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How I Learned to Request What I Need

Editor’s Note: Growing up with cerebral palsy and cortical visual impairment (CVI), high school Junior, Jaida, shares how she sees her challenges as “puzzles” that she can solve. Jaida’s parents raised her to be a self-advocate. Starting in middle school, Jaida was empowered to share her story which inspired her to use her voice to […]

“What Did You Say About Frogs”?: Deafblindness, An Incomplete Introduction

Editor’s note: Is your child or young adult an individual with deafblindness? Do you wonder what it’s like to be DeafBlind? In recognition of DeafBlind Awareness Month, George Stern shares his perspective on living with deafblindness. Several lifetimes ago, during my long and illustrious career as the best class project ever (I routinely got asked […]

Helping Your Child Obtain College Accommodations

As your child prepares for college, it is crucial to encourage them to request what they need, especially if they are blind or have low vision. Indeed, mastering this skill is vital to ensuring they receive the necessary accommodations to succeed both academically and socially. Choosing the Right College Begin by exploring the disability services […]

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Family Life When Your Child Has Blindness and Multiple Disabilities

A boy wearing glasses smiling with his mom.

No two children are the same. This becomes even clearer when children have complex needs. Your child’s strengths and needs are uniquely theirs. Children who are blind or low vision and who have complex needs vary greatly. They have different abilities, interests, and the capacity to use vision and other senses, family background, and personalities. […]