Author Archives: Melisa Matthews

Many families have questions when considering homeschooling for their child. Balancing engaging learning experiences with educational benchmarks can be challenging, especially when adapting materials or incorporating braille instruction for a child who is blind or has low vision. Making the right choice for your family requires careful consideration of various factors and needs. Liza and […]

“What would you think about homeschooling?”  This was my question to my 10-year-old, Campbell, as we drove home from school one spring afternoon. This particular day had involved many difficult conversations in which I learned that her itinerant TVI had gotten a promotion requiring her to move four hours away from us and the 28 […]

A memorable, accessible Easter egg hunt for your entire family—including your young person who is blind or low vision—can be in your near future. Picture your little one (white cane in tow) enthusiastically finding Easter eggs with their peers—imagine the joy, the victory, and the independence! That’s right, you can prepare an egg hunt where […]

When planning your child’s future livelihood, you’ve probably heard, “Begin with the end in mind.” That means envisioning the skills they’ll need as adults. This is no small task! But you’re not alone: your child’s education team and APH resources are here to help you pace this journey. Below are action-focused ideas to help you […]