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Checklist: Keeping Educational Records for Your Child with Blindness or Low Vision

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Keeping complete records of your blind child’s educational documentation is important so you can review your child’s progress over time and share documentation with other educational and medical team members. Among the documents you may want to keep are: The records can be useful in a number of ways:

Being a Champion for Your Child

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When most people hear the word “advocacy,” they think of the efforts, even struggles, of individuals who take action to influence government programs and policies. Although many parents engage in this level of advocacy, organizing to pressure policymakers and officials, advocacy can also take place on a more personal level. It means making the case […]

When Your Child Is Blind or Has Low Vision

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Discovering that your child is blind or has low vision, whether it’s a gradual development or a sudden change due to an accident or illness, can stir a complex mix of emotions. Here’s some guidance to help you navigate this journey: Your approach to discussing your child’s blindness or low vision will often set the […]

When Other Teens Are Learning to Drive and Your Child Isn’t

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Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage for most teenagers, and when an eye condition prevents someone from driving, the feeling of disappointment can be intense. If your teen is blind or low vision and can’t meet the legal requirements for driving in your state, they may be experiencing a number of upsetting […]