Visual Impairment
Information, support, and resources for families raising children who are blind or visually impaired, with or without additional disabilities.
Visual Impairment
The Day I Redefined Perfection as the Mother of a Blind Child
How can your baby be perfect if he can't see? Obviously there is something really wrong with his eyes, and isn't perfect the absence of wrong?
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
3D Printing Innovations in Vision and Blindness
One extremely important use for the advancing 3D printing technology is within the medical field, and more specifically in the field of vision.
Tactile Arts and Crafts, Visual Impairment
12 Easy Tips for Accessible Preschool Arts & Crafts for Kids who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Can a blind preschooler be included in preschool arts and crafts? Of course! With a little planning and forethought, preschool crafts can be completely accessible.
Assistive Technology, Visual Impairment
Netflix Announces Accessibility Feature for Blind Users
On April 14, 2015, Netflix officially announced the addition of audio description tracks for viewers who are visually impaired.
Visual Impairment
12 Tips for an Accessible Zoo Visit for Kids who are Visually Impaired
Can the zoo be accessible for a blind child? Of course! Find tips from moms on how to make your visit to the zoo meaningful and enjoyable.
Toys, Visual Impairment
10 Questions to Ask When Purchasing a Toy for a Child who is Blind
The next time you're in a toy store or department store looking for toys for your child who is blind or visually impaired, keep these 10 questions in mind!
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
Rainbow Activities for Blind Children
How do you explain a rainbow to a child that has never seen one, let alone never seen colors? It may seem complicated to talk about colors with your blind...
Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Visual Impairment
Buyer’s Guide to Beeping Easter Eggs
We've sifted through the web and browsed our local stores to bring you this list of where to find beeping and noise-maker Easter eggs for your blind child.
Advocacy, Visual Impairment
Person First Language: “Child Who is Blind” or “Blind Child”
Have you thought about how you refer to your child? Do you say, "my blind baby" or "my baby who is blind"? Does it matter?
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
Accessible STEM: An Introduction to Light for Blind Children
Introduce the scientific basics of light to your child through hands-on activities like exploring your home and other familiar places, along with tactile worksheets.
Visual Impairment
Making Swim Lessons Accessible for Blind Children
Find tips on how to make a swimming lesson accessible for kids who are blind or have other disabilities. Great ideas for parents or swim instructors!
Light Play, Visual Impairment
Suncatcher Activities for Kids with Visual Impairments
Suncatcher art projects make great hands-on activities for children with visual impairments considering their tactile traits including different textures and raised-line graphics.
Adoption and Foster Care, Visual Impairment
Adopting a Visually Impaired Child from China: Our Story
MaryAnne Roberto shares her story of adopting two boys who are blind through Bethel China. Shane and Vincent have different stories, but they are all part of one big family!
iPad Apps and Accessibility, Visual Impairment
Be My Eyes App: Lend Your Eyes to the Blind
This iPhone app allows visually impaired users to connect with sighted users in real time in order to receive assistance with simple tasks.
Advocacy, Visual Impairment
Awareness T-Shirts for Kids who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Check out these childhood blindness Awareness T-Shirts from Eye Power Kid's Wear! Express yourself and raise awareness for your cause!