Support, Visual Impairment
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.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
The Glaucoma Foundation
The mission of The Glaucoma Foundation (TGF) is to fund groundbreaking research and to educate the public about the disease and the importance of early detection to prevent blindness.
Braille and Literacy
Kester Braille Curriculum Program
The purpose of the Kester Braille Reading Program is to fill the need for non-visual materials to teach specific skills to beginning readers in the same sequence these skills are...
Schools for the Blind
New York State School for the Blind
New York State School for the Blind's mission is to provide a learning environment that encourages blind children to reach their full potential.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
ONH/SOD Family Focus (optic nerve hypoplasia/septo optic dysplasia)
FOCUS Families provides Information, Education and Support to those affected by Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH) & Septo Optic Dysplasia (SOD) world wide.
Support
Parenting Special Needs Online Magazine
The Parenting Special Needs Online Magazine explores the changing face of parenting a special needs child. Continually seeking change for the better with new and helpful information that is “simplified”...
IEPs
Pop-Up IEP for Parents/Advocates
Check out this website to read some "conversation stoppers" that parents may hear at an IEP meeting and ideas for possible responses.
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.
Music Play
Songs for Teaching: Using Music to Promote Learning
A collection of songs categorized by subject so you can find the perfect song to fit any curriculum or lesson plan - or just to emphasize an idea at home.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
Stargardts Disease
Stargardts Net is the home for anyone and everyone who has an interest in Stargardts Disease. Via their website they tell their story in the hope of helping others who...
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...
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation's mission is to promote research and education for the diagnosis, treatment and cure of mitochondrial disorders and to provide support to affected individuals and families.
Schools for the Blind
Washington State School for the Blind
Washington State School for the Blind serves children from birth to age 21 in Washington State.
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...
Product Reviews, Special Needs
I Need an Affordable Stroller for my Special Needs Child!
It can be difficult to find a good stroller for your child when they have special needs. If your insurance company is refusing to help you buy a stroller then...