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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 […]

About the Project

Special Education Eligibility Criteria in the United States Related to Students with Visual Impairments and Deafblindness Overview of IDEA and Eligibility The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) sets forth special education policy in the United States, defining eligibility for services. The act specifies conditions under which students qualify for assistance, including those with “visual […]

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