Visual Impairment
Information, support, and resources for families raising children who are blind or visually impaired, with or without additional disabilities.
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American Foundation for the Blind
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for the more than 25 million people with vision loss in the U.S.
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American Council of the Blind
The American Council of the Blind is the nation's leading membership organization of blind and visually impaired people. The Council strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually...
Braille and Literacy, Visual Impairment
American Printing House for the Blind (APH)
American Printing House for the Blind is the world's largest nonprofit organization creating educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and visually impaired.
Assistive Technology, Visual Impairment
AccessWorld: Technology and People Who Are Visually Impaired
AccessWorld is a monthly online publication. Hear from experts in the field as they write informative and enlightening articles on topics such as leadership, technology, education and rehabilitation.
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American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults
The American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults is a service agency which specializes in providing help to blind people which is not readily available to them from government...
Visual Impairment
7-128 Video Games for Kids who are Blind
7-128 Software creates games that are accessible to gamers with special needs as well as those less challenged and this makes them easier to use for all.
Communication, Visual Impairment
Using Tangible Symbols for Communication with Blind Children
In this video Elizabeth Torrey, Speech and Language Pathologist in the Early Learning Center at Perkins School for the Blind, talks about the use of tangible symbols in helping children...
Advocacy, Visual Impairment
Bringing Blindness Awareness to the Sighted Classroom
We'll give you some tips on how to teach sighted children about blindness so they can interact with their blind classmates.
Toys, Visual Impairment
The Best Toys for Parties and Get Togethers for Kids who are Visually Impaired
Sometimes kids need a little help to get the party started, and that is exactly what party toys are for. We list here our favorite party toys for children who...
Breastfeeding, Visual Impairment
Breastfeeding & Bonding with Your Visually Impaired Infant
Breast feeding a baby can be difficult, especially if they have a vision impairment. Learn about your options when choosing to nurse a blind or visually impaired baby.
Development, Visual Impairment
In, On, and Under: Teaching Children who are Blind About Location
Basic prepositional concepts like in, on, under, behind, etc. can be very difficult for blind children to master. We'll share our ideas to help you teach these concepts.
Visual Impairment
Thoughts on Growing Up Blind
Read about how June, who was born blind, was brought up by her grandmother and where she finds herself now.
Support, Visual Impairment
Telephone Support Group for Parents of Visually Impaired Children
If you're the parent of a blind child you probably have lots of questions or maybe just need to talk to someone who understands. Learn about telephone support groups organized...
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Can I get an eye transplant for my blind child?
Sarah J. Blake discusses the use of the term "transplant" in speaking about eyes. She explains what is and is not possible and provides some clear explanation of how corneas...
Music Play, Visual Impairment
Are Blind Kids More Musically Inclined?
Adam Ockelford, Professor of Music, Roehampton University announced a study in 2010 that would focus on the relationship between musicality and retinopathy ofprematurity (ROP). This study follows up his similar...
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Foundation Fighting Blindness
The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by blindness.
Visual Impairment
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)
In the United Kingdom, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is the leading information and support organization for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Visual Impairment
Texas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TAER)
The purpose of the Texas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TAER) is to render all possible assistance to the promotion, development, and improvement of...
Visual Impairment
Creating Lasting Memories with your Visually Impaired Child
We've got some great creative ways to make lasting memories to share with your child as they grow. These ideas are great for parents of blind children.
Toys, Visual Impairment
Toy Ideas for Blind Kids & Babies
We review a range of toys from plush to active, including action toys and music makers. The Spa Baby tub is also highlighted -- great for snug support and upright...
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
What’s genetic testing for LCA?
If you are considering genetic testing to determine the gene causing your child's LCA, you probably have lots of questions about the test as well as the results. We'll try...
Visual Impairment
Teaching Your Blind Child About Sexuality
How can you teach your blind child about sex? Pictures and descriptions aren't going to be enough. Learn how to teach about gender difference, right and wrong touch, and other...
Behavior, Visual Impairment
I Feel for You: How to Teach Your Blind Child About Empathy & Social Interaction
Mary McDonach takes on the difficult topic of empathy by breaking down its components and identifying how a blind child's experiences affects their ability to understand walking in another person's...
Behavior, Visual Impairment
Bullying: A Parent’s Perspective on Raising a Blind Child
Are you worried your blind child may have trouble fitting in with their sighted peers? We'll give you some advice to help you keep your kid bully free!