Multi-Cultural

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Here you will find articles and resources to help your family and children who have blindness and low vision. It is key as a family to keep your traditions and culture at the forefront of raising your child.

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An Autobiography: Helping Your Child Write and Share Their Story

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Every individual has a unique story shaped by their heritage, culture, family, friends, environments, interests, habits, choices, and experiences. The same holds true for your child who is blind or has low vision. Helping your child craft and share their story can foster self-awareness, confidence, and a deeper […]

Celebrating One’s Heritage with Albinism

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Kayla Ludlow loves being Latin. She’s proud of her heritage; her father is from Ecuador. Even though her parents split up when Kayla was young, her American-born mother taught Kayla about her heritage, encouraging her to learn Spanish and take Latin dance classes. But people don’t always believe […]

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Teaching Advanced Travel Skills in a Rural Environment

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Most people want to independently plan and execute routes efficiently within a limited time frame. Imagine living on an island outside the metro region and relying on friends and family. This is because Uber, bus, and train services are only effective in metropolitan areas. People who are blind […]