Adapting Your Home for a Child Who Is Blind or Has Low Vision

Colorful toys on white carpet in a children’s room. 

Keep small objects away from infants who are blind or have low vision. Secure all cords. Stay close to them during daily chores. This makes them feel safe. Assessing Your Home for a Child with Low Vision In addition to thinking about safety (See “Baby Proofing Your Home When Your Child Is Blind or Low […]

Children with Multiple Disabilities Need the Expanded Core Curriculum, Too!

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Who Are These Learners? Among other sources, the Centers for Disease Control has estimated that over 70 percent of children with complex needs have blindness or low vision as one of their co-existing exceptionalities. These children might have one or more of the co-existing disabilities listed in the IDEA legislation including intellectual, emotional/behavioral, and specific […]

Toilet Training When Your Child Has Multiple Disabilities

A child sitting on a toilet reaching for toilet paper.

Toileting, or elimination, is something everyone does throughout the day, so helping your child achieve more independence in this area is likely to be a high priority for you and your family. If your child is consistently dry for 1-1/2 to 2 hours and can wake up from a nap without soiling, she may be […]

Future Employment Options for Your Child with Complex Needs

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Don’t underestimate the value of successful employment for your child who is blind or low vision with complex needs. Successful employment provides:  All of these contribute to a positive self-concept and a satisfying, emotionally healthy life.  Although work brings enormous benefits, finding the right job can be challenging. Rather than seeing obstacles as dead ends, […]