Activities and Ways to play with your child with blindness

A little girl sitting against the couch playing with kitchen and household items hanging from a play frame. 

All babies go through a sequence of learning to play. The first thing an infant usually does with a toy is bring it to their mouth—they have already had the pleasure of sucking on a nipple and getting milk from it, so maybe the toy will taste good too! While sighted babies frequently continue to […]

Lesson 10: Ask a College Graduate with Vision Loss for Advice

Key Considerations As you work towards deciding if attending college or career school is a good decision for you, you may have some questions a graduate could answer. Often times when big decisions need to be made, it is helpful to talk with someone who made the decision you are considering. If there is something […]

Lesson 11: Skills for College Students with Vision Loss

Key Considerations If you are planning to further your education as a student who is blind or low vision, there are skills you will need to learn and practice to prepare for the rigors of attending college. Unlike high school, higher level skills are needed to be successful in college. For instance, you will need […]

Lesson 12: College Knowledge for Students Who Are Blind or Low Vision

Key Considerations As you prepare to research, apply for, and attend college, there are various terms associated with college that you need to be familiar with. For instance, you will need to know what a syllabus is, the role of an advisor, what the registrar’s office is, etc. Knowing these terms before you go to […]

Lesson 13: Transition IEP Goals to Prepare Students with Vision Loss for College

Key Considerations When you reach age 16 as a student who is blind or low vision, your Individualized Education Program (IEP) must include post-secondary goals related to training, education, employment, and independent living skills. Your IEP should also include the amount of specialized services and instruction you need to receive to help you reach the […]