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I always love playing outside. It makes me happy, and I agree with experts who say it’s good for my physical and mental health. However, getting out to play has become more complicated because my vision has faded badly due to glaucoma. I still have some vision in one eye, and with adaptation – and […]

 Caring for a loved one who requires assistance and has vision loss requires support, knowledge, and access to reliable resources. This comprehensive resource list is specifically designed to assist caregivers by providing practical solutions, emotional guidance, and access to specialized services. Whether you are looking for expert tips on daily living, tools to navigate challenges […]

Writing is a fundamental skill for academic success and personal expression. For children who are blind or have low vision, various tools provide access to print or electronic information. If your child uses a computer, they may be able to write using a typical word-processing program and use a screen-reading program, refreshable braille, or a […]

If your child has little or no usable vision, they will probably be learning to read and write in braille. Braille is a code—a system of dots representing the letters of the alphabet that your child can use to read independently and write down their own ideas. As with children learning to read and write […]

Repetitive behaviors in children who are blind or have low vision can often be perplexing to sighted observers. These behaviors, sometimes referred to as stereotypical behaviors, mannerisms, self-stimulatory behaviors, or “blindisms,” may include actions like eye poking, hand flapping, rocking, light gazing, and head shaking. Understanding the reasons behind these behaviors and knowing how to […]