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This Is Not A Drill! School Fire Safety Recommendations for Children with Blindness or Low Vision

Red fire alarm system component on wall of a school.

We likely all have memories of the fire drills during our elementary school days. The alarm blared through the school, and our teachers asked us to “calmly” line up and follow them in a single-file line” to our designated exit door. Upon exiting the building, we walked purposefully to an area that felt miles away […]

About the APH Directory of Services

The APH Directory of Services is a comprehensive and searchable database, provided at no cost, that lists over 2,000 organizations and agencies in the United States and Canada. These entities offer services to individuals who are blind or have low vision. The directory is maintained by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), and […]

APH Directory of Services

Emotional Impact of a Child’s Blindness or Low Vision

Sincere different generations family holding hands.

Discovering that your child is blind or has low vision can be a profoundly challenging experience for any family. It’s natural to feel uncertain about how to communicate your child’s condition to others and where to seek support. You might also be contemplating the ways in which this will affect your family dynamics and your […]

Learning That Your Child Is Blind or Low Vision

There is no right or wrong way to cope with the news that your child is blind or low vision. You need to know that your emotions are natural for whatever you’re feeling—anger, sorrow, guilt, confusion, anxiety, or fear. There are some strategies that can help you balance your life and your concern for your […]