Transitions for Students Who Are Deafblind You have spent years working to make sure that your child who is deafblind has had every chance to learn and succeed at home and school. Likewise, there were lots […]
Outside-the-Box Holiday Gift Ideas for Family, Friends, or Colleagues Who Are Blind or Low Vision Posted on October 26, 2023 - 9:45 am by Melisa Matthews Experience gifts have become popular in recent years as people shift away from giving material items. Sharing or gifting experiences can provide a lifetime of memories. When we give a […]
Making Winter Holiday Traditions Accessible What winter holiday festivities are important to you and your family? Traditions, priceless and unique to you and your family, can be passed down from your immediate family to future […]
Self-Advocacy Tips for Requesting College Accommodations Posted on August 29, 2023 - 1:06 pm by Shannon Carollo Editor’s note: Have you begun requesting college accommodations as a student who is blind or low vision? The following tips on requesting college accommodations have been updated by Lori Scharff, […]
Cultivating Independence as a Journey, Not a Destination 1: The I-word and I Confession time. I’ve always felt a little uneasy about “the I-word,” “independence,” especially the idea of “making” someone more independent. It’s a word that too […]