Supporting Literacy Development for Children Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

Blind child reading book written in Braille at table, closeup.

Literacy—the ability to read and write—is essential for success in today’s world. For children who are blind or have low vision, literacy skills are the gateway to academic success, creative expression, and meaningful social connections. Whether your child is just beginning to learn literacy skills or is facing challenges as a struggling reader, there are […]

Age-Appropriate Career Education and the Expanded Core Curriculum

Happy schoolboy standing with his shadow on the wall while imagining be a businessman.

Career education includes the knowledge and skills children and youth learn to successfully progress from school environments to adult roles, including postsecondary education or training, employment or work-related activities, and independent living.  Career education for children and adolescents with blindness or low vision should begin as early as possible. Topics include career awareness, career exploration, […]