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You may be wondering how your child’s eye condition is going to impact your family and your child’s future. These are natural concerns. We’ve gathered information to help you begin to process your child’s recent diagnosis.

It can be challenging to parent as your child prepares for their adult years. It takes patience and understanding to support your child’s new challenges as they are learning who they are and who they want to become. Your support in this time is critical and as they begin to take the lead, make decisions […]

As your child continues exploring new social settings and experiences, they should try new or different hobbies and interests. Hobbies play a vital role in the development of a young adult, and they’re just as important for a young adult who is blind or low vision. Hobby engagement provides an outlet for self-expression, supports social […]

You may be considering how your child can participate in managing care for themselves and the family home. For your child who is visually impaired the encouragement and adaptations to support their independence early will support their success as they grow and build upon the skills taught now. We emphasize the importance of developing independence in […]

Children are sponges that continue to learn and develop quickly! Now is the time to begin exposing your child to many different learning opportunities and experiences.  We offer resources tailored for parents of preschoolers who are blind or have low vision, as develop may look different for them. This section focuses on essential developmental skills […]