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, […]

When Your Child Is Blind or Has Low Vision

Mom holding her baby feeling overwhelmed.

Discovering that your child is blind or has low vision, whether it’s a gradual development or a sudden change due to an accident or illness, can stir a complex mix of emotions. Here’s some guidance to help you navigate this journey: Your approach to discussing your child’s blindness or low vision will often set the […]

Life After High School: Preparing Your Child With Blindness or Low Vision

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Young adults have many options when it comes to life after high school. Depending on their abilities and interests, some of the possibilities are: Similarly, they have various choices about where to live, such as at home, in a dormitory or fraternity/sorority house, in a nearby apartment or house, in another town or state, or […]