Amber Bobnar

Originally from Hawaii, Amber and her family moved to Massachusetts to be closer to Boston Children’s Hospital where her son, Ivan, now receives medical care.

 

She has a Master’s degree in English from Tufts University and spends most of her “free time” writing about being a parent of a disabled child on WonderBaby.org. But really most of her time is spent caring for and playing with her son.

messy play

Feeding and Eating

Using Messy Play to Teach Self Feeding Skills

Play time is a great opportunity to practice daily living skills without the pressure of "working" on a skill. Here's an idea to use messy play as a time to...

Anabel with her stay-put tray

Toys

Make Your Own Stay-Put Tray!

Create your own stay-put toy system on your child's tray! This is perfect for blind babies who often throw their toys then can't find them again on their own.

17 Braille Innovations

Braille and Literacy, Visual Impairment

17 Braille Innovations That Don’t Exist Yet… But Should!

A lot of the coolest ideas involving braille aren't actually on the market yet. Listed here are some of my favorite braille concepts. And maybe if we reach out to...

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Play, Visual Impairment

Accessible Baseball

Summer just isn't summer without a trip to see a Major League Baseball game! Here are tips to make your visit both fun and accessible for children who are blind...

eye anatomy

Eye Conditions and Syndromes

Learn About the Eye

We'll show you all you need to know about the eye & how it works in simple language. You'll learn the basics about the eye so that you can have...

Ivan in the pool

Product Reviews

13 Summer Must-Haves for Special Needs Kids

Being outside all day for a summer outing can be difficult when your child is blind or has other special needs. Here is our list of must haves to bring...

Ivan reading the book

Advocacy, Visual Impairment

What to Read When you Learn your Baby is Blind

A list of books (and videos) that parents of blind & visually impaired children should read (and watch). We've listed only the best of the best here so you can...

A blue Ambutech cane folded up in a pocket

Giveaways

AmbuTech Cane Giveaway!

AmbuTech's new canes come with grips in four different colors: blue, green, orange or pink. You can also choose different tips in different colors as well. And we're giving away...

Exploring Braille App

Braille and Literacy, iPad Apps and Accessibility

Exploring Braille App Review

Exploring Braille with Madilyn and Ruff is an iPad app that teaches the braille alphabet while also introducing your child to the iPad, VoiceOver and a refreshable braille display.

a birthday present for Ivan

Sensory Activities

Give the Gift of a Sensory Activity!

Looking for a great present for a blind or visually impaired child? How about giving them the gift of a sensory activity! Learn how to make (and give!) homemade edible...

Ivan siling with his sink or float experiment

Math and Science

Simple Science Experiments: Sink or Float?

Will it sink or will it float? This is a simple science experiment that is completely accessible for children who are blind or visually impaired. And it's fun too!

Bug's Bikes logo

Play

Bug’s Bikes

Bug's Bikes is a charity in Massachusetts that provides adaptive bikes to children whose families need financial assistance.

Froggy's Day with Dad

Giveaways

Father’s Day Giveaway!

Enter to win a copy of Froggy's Day with Dad in print and braille from National Braille Press! Each book also comes with a guide on how to introduce your...

Ivan eating his cake

Feeding and Eating, Health & Nutrition

Maintaining a High-Calorie Diet for Special Needs Kids

Many special needs children are placed on high-calorie diets. Here are some tips on how to manage a high-calorie diet with ideas for foods and calorie enhancers.

Tap Tap See App

iPad Apps and Accessibility

TapTapSee App Review

TapTapSee is an amazing app that can identify just about anything in a photo. Use your iPad or iPhone's camera to take a photo and TapTapSee will speak (using VoiceOver)...