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Flirting and Dating for Teenagers with Blindness or Low Vision

A teen girl and teen boy looking at each other talking.

Almost anyone can recognize flirting and guess that a couple is dating simply by watching their behavior. Sighted children have many opportunities to observe how older teenagers and grownups flirt; they see people holding hands, smiling at each other, kissing, and hugging—at the mall, waiting in line for a movie, or walking through the park. […]

Accessing Academic Classes for Teenagers

Books and pencils on desk in classroom. 

Your child who is blind or low vision needs to develop increasing independence in all aspects of life. This includes independence in completing schoolwork. Having appropriate materials and tools needed to carry out assignments on their own is essential to becoming a self-sufficient individual as well as for academic success. Moving on to Middle and […]

If Your Teenager Has Recently Experienced Blindness or Low Vision

A student sitting at a desk working on a computer in the background.

Every day of parenting has its highs and lows. That’s no different when your child has a blindness or low vision. However, if your child has recently been diagnosed as blind or low vision, you, your child, and your other family members may find yourselves struggling with a multitude of new, conflicting feelings—among them anger, […]

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