Melisa Matthews, Author at ConnectCenter

Sensing and Learning with the APH Hive

Posted on May 31, 2023 - 8:33 am by Melisa Matthews

A student looking up toward his teacher who is reading with him.

Does your child who is blind or low vision have complex needs? Partnering with your education team to gather information about how your child responds to activities at school and home is the first step towards building communication skills. As parents, we may want to know what is observed when determining our child’s present level […]

From Nondriver to Active Traveler

Posted on May 15, 2023 - 12:40 pm by Melisa Matthews

Teens who are blind or have low vision (and their parents) must make many transportation decisions. Will your child drive if they meet your state’s requirements? If not, how will they get around? Will they utilize a city bus or a hired driver? Driving represents a new level of independence and responsibility, and nondriving teens […]

National Center on Deaf-Blindness: Family Leadership & Engagement

Posted on May 9, 2023 - 4:02 am by Melisa Matthews

Child with hearing aids playfully gives eyeglasses to an adult

Families are the experts in knowing their child, which should positively impact the decisions made for a child who is deafblind. Children who are deafblind have specific needs and considerations that are “compoundingly complex.” Families with a child who is deafblind will go through many stages of emotions and have different needs as they support […]

Holiday Etiquette Tips for Children with Blindness

Grandparents are presenting gifts to a mother, father and their two children at the door to their home.

I’m heading to my friend’s house tonight for dinner and a movie. I almost hear my mom’s voice: “Don’t go empty-handed.” Mom will be pleased because I’ll be bringing sugar cookies and frosting, a simple holiday treat, for my host. Many are preparing to host or visit friends and family as the holiday season approaches. […]

Fall Family Fun to Plan with Your Visually Impaired Child

A woman is holding her daughter in the back of a wagon pulled by a man driving a tractor on a country road.

As fall arrives, it brings many wonderful experiences for children who are blind or have low vision. The season offers perfect opportunities to explore the world through touch, taste, and smell. Whether it’s enjoying the sweetness of a freshly picked apple, walking through the woods and feeling the crunch of leaves underfoot, or exploring the […]

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