Research Studies
Many hospitals and universities conduct research studies about development in blind and visually impairedchildren. Learn how you can participate.
Research Studies
Research Project for Fathers of Children With Disabilities
Being a dad of young children can be fun and rewarding, but it can also be stressful at times, especially for fathers of children with additional needs.
Health & Nutrition, Research Studies
SIDS Breakthrough: New Research Indicates Possible Cause for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Researchers at the SIDS and Sleep Apnoea Research Group in Australia have discovered a possible cause for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Research Studies, Visual Impairment
Family Interactions and Blind Children Research Study
University of Bristol is looking for families who can share videos of their children who are blind interacting with their friends and family.
Research Studies, Visual Impairment
Language Research for Parents of Blind Infants
The Bergelson Lab at Duke University is looking for families with blind infants to participate in studies about language development.
Research Studies
Assessing Visual Abilities in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Is it important to take vision into account when assessing the needs of children with cerebral palsy? You can help make that happen!
Research Studies
Looking for LCA Advocates to Join Spark’s RPE65 Advisory Boards
This series of Advisory Boards hosted by Spark Therapeutics will be with members of the community living with an RPE65 genetic mutation.
Research Studies
Study shows brain uses visual cortex while computing math problems
A recent JHU study shows blind people use visual cortex while solving math problems
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Research Studies
Discovering New Technology for Children and Adults with Severe Retinal Blinding Diseases
Harvard is seeking information about people with severe early onset retinal disease. This information will inform the design of a new technology that has the potential to help people with...
Research Studies
Research Study on Leisure Reading Characteristics of Blind/Visually Impaired Youth
The Institute on Blindness at Louisiana Tech University is looking for participants for a research study on leisure reading in blind and visually impaired children.
Research Studies
Brain Development in Kids Born Blind
MIT is conducting a research study on brain plasticity in children who are born blind. They are recruiting children between the ages of 4-14 who are legally blind and who...
Research Studies
Calling All Moms of Blind Kids!
Sonja Biggs is looking for mothers of blind children to participate in a study on school skills. Sonja would like to see how mothers prepare their blind children for school.
Research Studies
Research Study for Mothers of Blind Children
A graduate student in the Genetic Counseling Program at Brandeis University is looking for mothers to participate in a research study designed to explore how a mother feels while bonding...
Research Studies
Retinal Microchip Trials
A British man with retinitis pigmentosa has test driven the bionic eye, a set of implanted receivers that send impulses through the optic nerve and into the brain. Thirty-five test...