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Emotional Impact of a Child’s Blindness or Low Vision

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Discovering that your child is blind or has low vision can be a profoundly challenging experience for any family. It’s natural to feel uncertain about how to communicate your child’s condition to others and where to seek support. You might also be contemplating the ways in which this will affect your family dynamics and your […]

When People Stare at a Brother or Sister

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Having a sibling who is blind or has low vision, sometimes with additional disabilities, can draw public attention, leading to stares or questions from others. This can be uncomfortable for their brothers and sisters, often causing feelings of embarrassment, anger, or shame. Here are some strategies to help siblings cope with these situations: Explaining People’s […]

Learning That Your Child Is Blind or Low Vision

There is no right or wrong way to cope with the news that your child is blind or low vision. You need to know that your emotions are natural for whatever you’re feeling—anger, sorrow, guilt, confusion, anxiety, or fear. There are some strategies that can help you balance your life and your concern for your […]

Building Healthy Families When a Baby Is Blind or Has Low Vision

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The birth of a baby is a pivotal moment for a family, impacting everyone from parents to siblings, and extending to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. When your baby is born with blindness or low vision, this can introduce unique challenges and changes for the entire family. Supporting Your Partner You and your spouse or […]

Talking to Family and Friends About Your Child’s Blindness or Low Vision

When Bob and Marcia discovered their infant son, Karl, was blind, they initially found themselves at a loss for words with their family and friends. However, as Thanksgiving neared, they recognized the need to share the news about three-month-old Karl’s blindness with Bob’s extended family, with whom they traditionally spent the holiday. On Thanksgiving Day, […]