Visual Impairment
Information, support, and resources for families raising children who are blind or visually impaired, with or without additional disabilities.
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National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education,...
Visual Impairment
Oregon Project for Visually Impaired & Blind Preschool Children
The Oregon Project is a comprehensive assessment and curriculum designed for use with children birth to six who are blind or visually impaired.
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American Foundation for the Blind
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for the more than 25 million people with vision loss in the U.S.
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American Council of the Blind
The American Council of the Blind is the nation's leading membership organization of blind and visually impaired people. The Council strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually...
Braille and Literacy, Visual Impairment
American Printing House for the Blind (APH)
American Printing House for the Blind is the world's largest nonprofit organization creating educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and visually impaired.
Assistive Technology, Visual Impairment
AccessWorld: Technology and People Who Are Visually Impaired
AccessWorld is a monthly online publication. Hear from experts in the field as they write informative and enlightening articles on topics such as leadership, technology, education and rehabilitation.
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American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults
The American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults is a service agency which specializes in providing help to blind people which is not readily available to them from government...
Visual Impairment
7-128 Video Games for Kids who are Blind
7-128 Software creates games that are accessible to gamers with special needs as well as those less challenged and this makes them easier to use for all.
Communication, Visual Impairment
Using Tangible Symbols for Communication with Blind Children
In this video Elizabeth Torrey, Speech and Language Pathologist in the Early Learning Center at Perkins School for the Blind, talks about the use of tangible symbols in helping children...
Advocacy, Visual Impairment
Bringing Blindness Awareness to the Sighted Classroom
We'll give you some tips on how to teach sighted children about blindness so they can interact with their blind classmates.
Toys, Visual Impairment
The Best Toys for Parties and Get Togethers for Kids who are Visually Impaired
Sometimes kids need a little help to get the party started, and that is exactly what party toys are for. We list here our favorite party toys for children who...
Breastfeeding, Visual Impairment
Breastfeeding & Bonding with Your Visually Impaired Infant
Breast feeding a baby can be difficult, especially if they have a vision impairment. Learn about your options when choosing to nurse a blind or visually impaired baby.
Development, Visual Impairment
In, On, and Under: Teaching Children who are Blind About Location
Basic prepositional concepts like in, on, under, behind, etc. can be very difficult for blind children to master. We'll share our ideas to help you teach these concepts.
Visual Impairment
Thoughts on Growing Up Blind
Read about how June, who was born blind, was brought up by her grandmother and where she finds herself now.
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Telephone Support Group for Parents of Visually Impaired Children
If you're the parent of a blind child you probably have lots of questions or maybe just need to talk to someone who understands. Learn about telephone support groups organized...