Making Sports Accessible for Children and Teens Who Are Blind or Low Vision

A group of students playing blind volleyball.

If you hear, “accommodations and modifications for children and teens who are blind or low vision,” your first thought is likely “children accessing education.” You’d be right, but that’s not where the necessity for accommodations concludes! Parents and teachers are often quite focused on our children grasping the academic curriculum and reaping the full benefit […]

Connecting with a Blind Child: Tips for Grandparents

Senior adult holding a cell phone smiling

Grandma and Grandpa (AKA “Abuela”, “Gigi”, “Grammy”, “Nana”, “Abuelo”, “Papa”, “Partner”) and Auntie and Uncle (Tía or Tío), this blog is for you. You have an essential role in the life of your grandchild, niece, or nephew who is blind or low vision. You may spend ample time with them, or you may wish you […]

Orientation and Mobility for Your Child Who Uses or Will Use a Wheelchair

Young child in a wheelchair holding a tablet and wearing headphones.

Perhaps you are here today with apprehension or concern, eager to learn how your child will travel when blind or low vision and using a wheelchair (full-time or part-time). You aren’t sure how orientation and mobility (travel training for individuals who are blind or low vision) will work when your child isn’t walking. Is a […]

Top 10 List for Parents in the IEP Process

Different letters of the alphabet in a circle around the word IEP

What does a parent or caregiver need to know about the IEP process? So far, we’ve discussed the purpose of an IEP. An ‘IEP’ outlines how a school meets a child’s educational and disability-related needs. We’ve also covered IEP meeting components. This includes annual discussions and documentation. But what else should a parent know about […]