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What Is Albinism? Albinism represents a group of conditions characterized by a defect in the production of the pigment melanin, normally found in skin, eyes, and hair. Any one of many genes responsible for melanin production can lead to albinism. There are two major types of albinism: Oculocutaneous Albinism Ocular Albinism How Does Albinism Affect […]

If you have low vision, improving the lighting in your home is the key to making everyday tasks easier, and reading is no exception. It’s important to find the proper lighting to help you read most effectively, even with the best magnification. Keep in mind that depending on your eye condition, lighting can also cause […]

Your Connection to Blindness and Low Vision Resources Explore hundreds of expert-curated articles, tools, and guides. Job Seekers & Employers Resources for Families Adults New to Vision Loss FamilyConnect’s Getting Started Guides FamilyConnect’s Getting Started Guides provide resources to support families raising children with visual impairments. They offer tips on visual development, IFSPs, IEPs, braille […]

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To expose the student to stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Materials needed: Internet access Introduction “Remember we learned about earning interest on money kept in a savings account? Remember your savings are insured […]

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To anticipate possible outcomes and consequences of feasible solutions to a problem. Materials needed: Internet access Introduction “Today we will discuss intentional and unintentional outcomes and consequences of different solutions to a problem. […]