Special Needs
Find support for parents of children with special needs. Learn how to advocate for your child, raise funds for needed equipment and find helpful organizations.
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Support, Visual Impairment
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC)
Founded in 1983, the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children is a national membership organization of parents and friends of blind children reaching out to each other to give...
Special Needs
Positive Exposure: Photography & Uplifting Stories
POSITIVE EXPOSURE, founded in 1997 by former fashion photographer Rick Guidotti and Diane McLean, is a highly innovative arts organization working with individuals living with genetic difference.
Support
Joubert Syndrome Foundation
The Joubert Syndrome & Related Disorders Foundation is an international network of parents who share knowledge, experience, and emotional support. The foundation offers a networking list, newsletter, and a biennial...
Support, Visual Impairment
Future Reflections: magazine for parents and teachers of blind children
Future Reflections is a magazine for parents and teachers of blind children. It is published quarterly by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults in partnership with the...
Support, Visual Impairment
Junior Blind of America
Junior Blind's mission is helping children and adults who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled achieve independence.
Support, Visual Impairment
Lighthouse Guild
Lighthouse International is dedicated to fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment.
Visual Impairment
Prevent Blindness America
Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness America is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight.
Schools for the Blind
Blind Children’s Center
The Blind Childrens Center serves children from birth to school-age who are blind or severely visually impaired. The Center’s goal is to provide a comprehensive program of specialized education and...
Development, Visual Impairment
Vestibular Stimulation: Making Sense of the Other Senses When Your Child is Blind
Many children with visual impairments seek out physically stimulating activities, like swinging or rocking. Here are ways you can help channel that energy.
Sleep, Visual Impairment
Are you the Parent of a Blind Child? Do You Need Some Sleep?
This webcast from Perkins School for the Blind is all about creating effective sleep strategies to help young children with vision impairments learn to sleep on a proper schedule.
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
4 Creative Ways to Teach Blind Kids about Animals
Here are some fun and creative ways to teach your blind child about the animal kingdom. Have you ever thought about touching a real shark at a science museum?
Development, Visual Impairment
Everyday Activities for Blind Children
Simple ways to introduce your blind or disabled child to everyday activities and experiences. Teach your child about how the world works and the things people do every day.
Communication, Visual Impairment
Sign Language for Blind Babies
Can sign language work for blind babies? Signs are made to be very visual, can blind babies really pick them up? We're here to tell you first hand, YES! We'll...
Orientation and Mobility, Visual Impairment
Orientation & Mobility for Blind Babies
How to begin orientation and mobility (O&M) training for your blind infant - before they're even crawling!
Advocacy, Visual Impairment
Fighting for Services for Your Blind Child
Why is it so hard to find good help? In many states, services for visually impaired children, though mandated through strict federal laws, are very hard to come by. Many...