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
Parent Advocates for Visually Impaired Children (PAVIC)
Parent Advocates for Visually Impaired Children (PAVIC) is a large support network for parents and families of children who are blind or visually impaired.
Assistive Technology
Perkins Assistive Technology Store
Perkins Assistive Technology Store has expanded its focus to include a broad spectrum of high- and low-tech devices for individuals who are blind.
Schools for the Blind
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision at Mississippi State University
The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision's mission is to enhance employment and independent living individuals who are blind.
Support
Chad’s Story: How a Mom & Her Son are Using their Experience to Help Others
Marsha Peterson writes about her son, Chad, and how she helped him learn to communicate. Chad was born with Down syndrome, diagnosed with autism, is hard of hearing, and near...
Music Play, Visual Impairment
Music as Motivator for our Visually Impaired Kids
Music can be a great way to stimulate a visually impaired baby, but where do you begin? We'll give you some practical ways to incorporate music into your baby's day.
Visual Impairment
Swimming with a Child Who is Visually Impaired
Has your child ever done something so amazing that you felt like you were about to pop with pride? Mary tells the story of how her daughter learned to swim,...
Toys, Visual Impairment
The Bilibo: A Great Toy for Visually Impaired Kids
Find out about Ivan's new favorite toy - the Bilibo - and why it's so great!
Visual Impairment
Let’s Work Together: 8 Tips for Working with a Child Who is Blind
We'll show you how to help therapists and doctors better adapt to working with your blind or visually impaired child.
Schools for the Blind
Council of Schools for the Blind
The Council of Schools for the Blind (COSB) is a consortium of specialized schools in Canada and the United States whose major goal is improving the quality of services to...
Tactile Arts and Crafts, Visual Impairment
Sensory Art for Children who are Visually Impaired
There's much more to art than the visual! Learn how easy it can be to get your blind or visually impaired kids involved in tactile art projects.
Sensory Activities, Visual Impairment
Sensory Games for Kids who are Blind
It can be more difficult for blind or disabled children to learn about the world and use their senses effeciently. Here are some games you can play to help them...
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Raising a Blind Child with Albinism
Read Mary's story about the birth of her daughter and the struggles and pride she feels raising a child who is visually impaired.
iPad Apps and Accessibility, Visual Impairment
The Best Accessible Computer Games for Blind Kids
We'll show you the best places to find accessible video games for blind children - and some of them are free!
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.
Visual Impairment
Wave at the Blind Lady!
Read this heartwarming story to learn how to help your blind child interact with a sighted world and help the sighted world interact with your blind child.