Middle/High School

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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 transition to adulthood.

A teenage boy with albinism playing a piano.

Hobbies and Activities

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)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 […]

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Development of Young Adults with Blindness or Low Vision

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)It can be challenging to parent as your child transitions into 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 […]

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Self-Care Skills for Young Adults who are Visually Impaired

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)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 […]

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