Resource List for Supporting Individuals Who Are Blind/ Low Vision

Older couple sitting on a couch holding a remote control

 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 […]

Tools for Writing for Children Who Are Blind or Low Vision

A girl sitting in a classroom using a Perkins Brailler felling what she has written on the paper.

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 […]

How Students Who Are Blind or Low Vision Read and Write

Plastic braille writing slate and stylus on brown table.

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 Low Vision: What Are They?

A little girl eye poking with her mom standing behind her. 

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 […]

Overview of the Service System for Children Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

A child with cerebral palsy on physiotherapy in a children therapy center.

Services for children who are blind or have low vision encompass a wide range of support provided by various agencies and organizations at the community, state, and national levels. It’s important to recognize that these services can vary significantly from one state to another, especially concerning support for infants and toddlers.  Early Intervention Services  At […]