Complex Needs

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Learn more about deafblindness, blindness and multiple disabilities, complex needs, CVI, and ASD when blind or low vision.

Home Life

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Discover tips and ideas to help with skills and routines at home. You are your child’s first teacher, and you know what motivates them, encourages them and how to best support them. Understanding that some skills are first taught in the home we are here to support you […]

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Active Learning for Children with Visual Impairments

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Active Learning is an approach based on the work of Dr. Lilli Nielson, a developmental psychologist and preschool teacher. This approach is not merely about the equipment or activity. Rather, it refers to a total approach for promoting the development of individuals with severe multiple disabilities. The Active […]

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School and Home Partnerships

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)To support your child who is blind or low vision, establish a strong partnership between home and school. As parents, you are the experts on your child’s unique needs and can provide valuable insight into their strengths and challenges. This knowledge can help teachers know how to best […]

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Future Considerations

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Preparing for the next transition may be on your mind and have many questions. Preparing now for after high school may seem very far off. Read about steps to consider to ensure your child’s future and transition to adulthood is supported.   

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Your Deafblind Child: Understanding and Support

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

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CVI

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Discover tips, resources and articles to support you and your child with Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment.

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Multiple Disabilities

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)We will share how to support your child who has blindness and additional disabilities with current articles and tips. 

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Blindness and Autism Spectrum Disorder

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)If your child has been diagnosed with blindness or low vision and autism, your family may face unique challenges. These two diagnoses can deeply impact how a child experiences the world, interacts with others, and engages in learning.   As a family member, teacher, or caregiver, it is important […]

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