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Healthy Sibling Relationship Tips when One Child is Blind or Low Vision

Siblings standing outside with boy holding a white cane wearing a "Keep Calm - it's just a cane" T shirt.

In families where a child is blind or has low vision, it’s crucial to nurture healthy relationships among siblings. Often, siblings of visually impaired children might feel left out due to the extra attention and services their brother or sister receives. Here are strategies to encourage positive interactions and connection among siblings: What Are Equal […]

Incidental Learning Opportunities for Children Who Are Blind or Low Vision

Children with blindness or low vision experience the world differently than their sighted peers, but they can thrive with intentional learning opportunities and hands-on experiences. Incidental learning, unintentional learning occurring as children observe tasks and activities, is less accessible to children with blindness or low vision. They may need additional support to gain similar insights. […]

APH ConnectCenter Physical Activity Webinar Programs 

Children playing on a rope bridge and a fort outside at a playground.

Editor’s Note: Dr. Lauren Lieberman and Ruth Childs share information about a seven-part APH ConnectCenter webinar series where Dr. Lieberman and additional experts will provide information, examples, and tools to support access to recreation and physical activity for all children, including those who are blind or low vision. APH ConnectCenter Physical Activity Webinar Programs  Now […]

Tools for Children Who Are Blind or Low Vision to Access Electronic Information

Student's fingers on a yellow keyboard. with a computer screen.

So much of the information that we receive these days is obtained through the computer. Assistive technology tools are available to help people who are blind or low vision access the information on computers. Screen Magnification Software There are a variety of special software programs that allow an individual to magnify what is shown on […]

Celebrating Helen Keller – Her Life, Achievements and Indelible Influence

Posted on July 29, 2024 - 12:27 pm by admin

Helen Keller surrounded by a crown of young people

It may be hard to imagine, but Helen Keller – born June 27, 1880 – and her beloved teacher and friend, Annie Sullivan, were their era’s equivalent of TikTok stars. Annie famously taught the deafblind Helen to learn language by forming letters in her hand, after which Helen learned to write, read braille, speak, and give public speeches. When Helen was an adult, […]

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