IFSP – Individualized Family Service Plan (Birth to 3 years old) What Is an IFSP? If your child has an eye condition, you may have found that a program of early intervention services will help you meet your child’s needs. Once professionals have […]
FamilyConnect® Are you a parent or family member of a child who is blind or has low vision? Perhaps your child was diagnosed at a young age, or you may be […]
Emotional Adjustment to Declining Vision: It’s A Family Matter Declining vision, and even the diagnosis of an eye condition, is an emotional experience for anyone experiencing it. Age, experience, and a person’s personality and self-esteem all play key roles in their ability to respond to life’s challenges. This includes adapting to […]
Vision loss: It’s a Family Matter Posted on February 21, 2021 - 11:59 am by Admin by Sylvia Stinson-Perez, MSW., Director of Mississippi State University OIB-TAC Vision Loss Impacts Everyone in a Person’s Life Vision loss and learning to adjust to it not only impacts the […]
Talking to Family and Friends About Your Child’s Blindness or Low Vision When Bob and Marcia discovered their infant son, Karl, was blind, they initially found themselves at a loss for words with their family and friends. However, as Thanksgiving neared, they […]