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.
Did you know that math can be fun and that preschool math activities can be made accessible? Here is a list of five fun activities that will teach your child...
The Carroll Center offers training and educational support for children and adults who are blind in Massachusetts, but did you know that they also offer some very informative online training...
Lakeshore Learning sells adaptive equipment that you can pair with any of their multiethnic school dolls. You can choose a doll that looks like your child (they offer many different...
With just a tray, some uncooked rice and a few hidden plastic easter eggs you can create a fun sensory game for your blind child. We'll give you some ideas...
Students who are blind or deafblind are eligible for free school supplies and equipment that will help them access school curriculum. Find out how to use these funds!
Enter to win a copy of Justin Roberts' new lullaby CD. Having a relaxing collection of music that you can turn to when you need to calm your child is...
Enter to win the NogginStik, a neat light-up rattle designed with development in mind, particularly visual development. It's a great toy for babies and young children with visual impairments who...
What's better than a soothing bath at the end of the day? How about a soothing bath with all natural lavender and meadowsweet oils to help calm and relax your...
The NogginStik Developmental Light-up Rattle lights up red, blue and green to stimulate a baby’s eyes and to encourage visual tracking. It has a textured body and is easy to...
Thomas is visually impaired and Jessica writes about the trials and successes of raising a little boy who is blind, while always focusing on the positive.
