After the Diagnosis

Does your child have a new visual diagnosis? Learn about services for your child, understand the emotions you and your family may encounter, hear others’ stories, and learn how to prepare for medical appointments. Visit the Glossary of Eye Conditions page to learn more about your child’s diagnosis.

Resources for Parents of Blind Children: Support & Guidance

We’re thankful you frequent the APH FamilyConnect blog to gather resources and instructional ideas, and to reflect on how to empower your child who is blind or low vision to set their expectations high and reach their goals. We understand, however, that while the APH FamilyConnect blog is a robust resource, it has a limitation—it […]

Celebrate Success

Hear success stories from families who have used APH ConnectCenter FamilyConnect resources. Whether you’re just starting your journey as a parent of a child who is blind or low vision or you’re at a new stage in your journey, APH ConnectCenter FamilyConnect has resources to help answer your questions about helping your child succeed at […]

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Medical Professionals – What to ask?

Learn about getting started with parenting a child with an eye condition. Let us share how to information and resources to help you understand the medical professionals. It is important to prepare for appointments and know which questions to ask.

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Services for Children

A number of national organizations are dedicated to the well-being of children with blindness or low vision, and they’re important sources of information and support for you. Navigating the Journey: Support for Children with Visual Impairments Discovering that your child is born with or has acquired blindness or low vision can be a daunting experience. […]

Emotional Impact

You may be wondering how your child’s eye condition is going to impact your family and your child’s future. These are natural concerns. We’ve gathered information to help you begin to process your child’s recent diagnosis.

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Multi-Cultural

Here you will find articles and resources to help your family and children who have blindness and low vision. It is key as a family to keep your traditions and culture at the forefront of raising your child.