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.

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Braille and Literacy

Word Games for Kids who are Blind

Word games are a fun way to encourage your blind child to think about language and sounds. Here are some ways you can use simple games to help your child...

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Support

Get a Wiggle On & Move It!!!

We'll review the two books Get a Wiggle On & Move It!!! and let you know what's worthwhile about them and what's not.

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Braille and Literacy

Braille Through Remote Learning

Braille through Remote Learning is an online instructional program that provides teachers, parents, social workers, and current/future braille transcribers with a series of three integrated online courses in braille and...

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Eye Conditions and Syndromes

DeafBlind Fact Sheets

This site provides a collection of downloadable and printable fact sheets on topics related to deaf-blindness.

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Health & Nutrition

Gene Reviews: Searchable Database of Genetic Disorders

GeneReviews are expert-authored, peer-reviewed, current disease descriptions that apply genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of patients and families with specific inherited conditions.

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Feeding and Eating

Make Your Own Bottle Holder!

Make a visually stimulating bottle holder for your blind baby that's simple to make and pretty to look at.

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Advocacy, Visual Impairment

What Will I Be When I Grow Up? Career Choices for People who are Blind

Are you worried that your blind baby won't grow up to be independent and successful? We'll show you careers your blind child can look forward to.

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Braille and Literacy

Make Your Own Braille Bag!

Here's a crafty idea that's simple and will also help raise braille awareness. Make a cute braille bag for your child and they'll be the talk of the town!

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Braille and Literacy

Word Association Print/Braille Labels

Print/Braille labels from the American Printing House for the blind (APH) help you introduce Braille to your blind or visually impaired child.

Developmental Guidelines for Infants with Visual Impairment

Development, Visual Impairment

Developmental Guidelines for Infants with Visual Impairment

We'll review the book Developmental Guidelines for Infants with Visual Impairment and explain why it's a must read for parents of young blind children and blind babies.

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Music Play

Coolest CD’s for Kids

The best children's music that you've probably never even heard of. Check out these great performers and support up-and-coming stars!

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Visual Impairment

Yes You Can! How to encourage your blind child without pushing too hard

Have you ever thought about all the things your child *can't* do because of their disability? It can be depressing, but one way to get over that is to figure...

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Cooking and Kitchen Play, Visual Impairment

Learning in the Kitchen: Helping Your Blind Child Make Their Own Cake

Start a new tradition this year... Get your child in the kitchen and have them help you bake a cake! The smells and tastes are so yummy plus they'll get...

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Eye Conditions and Syndromes

What’s an ERG?

If you are the parent of a baby or young child who has been tentatively diagnosed with LCA, your doctors probably suggested that your child have an electroretinogram (ERG) in...

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Sensory Activities, Visual Impairment

Make Your Own Sensory Play Area for Your Blind Baby

What if you could design your own play area that would stimulate your blind baby's senses and make them feel safe and willing to explore at the same time?