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A number of national organizations are dedicated to the well-being of children with blindness or low vision, and they’re important sources of information and support for you. Navigating the Journey: Support for Children with Visual Impairments Discovering that your child is born with or has acquired blindness or low vision can be a daunting experience. […]

Learn about getting started with parenting a child with an eye condition. Let us share how to information and resources to help you understand the medical professionals. It is important to prepare for appointments and know which questions to ask.

Hear success stories from families who have used APH ConnectCenter FamilyConnect resources. Whether you’re just starting your journey as a parent of a child who is blind or low vision or you’re at a new stage in your journey, APH ConnectCenter FamilyConnect has resources to help answer your questions about helping your child succeed at […]

Deafblindness is often misunderstood. Rather than a specific diagnosis from a medical team, deafblindness is a level of combined hearing and vision impairment that impacts a person’s ability to learn and navigate their environment differently than the challenges experienced by someone who is only blind (or low vision) or only deaf (or hard of hearing).  […]

You may have many questions about preparing for your child’s next step in independence. Learn how you can support your child’s future and adulthood.