Middle/High School

Your child is growing up and becoming more independent. The next years will include many new experiences and opportunities for your child to explore their future. Whether your teen was recently diagnosed with blindness or low vision, or has been since birth, we assist in facing the challenges. We support parenting through their prepare for adulthood.

Hobbies and Activities

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 […]

Development of Young Adults with Blindness or Low Vision

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 […]

A teenage girl stirring sauce in a pan on the stove.

Self-Care Skills for Young Adults who are Visually Impaired

Prepare your young adult for life after high school by teaching life lessons such as cooking, financial savviness, clothing care, organization, and time management. Building upon the skills they have mastered and preparing them for their future will help them find success in the skills to be as independent as possible as a young adult. Here […]

A teen learning how to use a stove for cooking with a parent.

Preparing for Independent Living

Independent Living programs equip teens for their future. They cover social relationships, recreation and leisure, housing, and transportation. The goal is to increase autonomy post-high school.

A young adult sitting at a table working on a computer typing.

Preparing for Employment

Preparing your child for work starts at a young age. Here, we will focus on skills to equip your young adult for employment during and after high school.

A student using a tactile map of the United States.

Preparing for Further Education

Exploring post-high-school education options takes time and consideration. These resources and articles can help your child prepare for the next step in their education path.