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Orientation and Mobility: Tips for Getting Around when Blind or Low Vision

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Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is a profession specific to blindness and low vision that teaches safe, efficient, and effective travel skills to people of all ages: Orientation and Mobility Specialists An Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist provides instruction to help you develop or re-learn the skills and concepts needed to travel safely and independently within […]

Labeling and Marking: A Guide for Low Vision and Blindness

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Living with vision changes or blindness often involves navigating unique challenges. Tasks like identifying household items, organizing medications, or distinguishing clothing may feel frustrating. A thoughtful and consistent labeling and marking system will enhance independence and streamline everyday routines. This guide explores practical strategies, from utilizing common household items to leveraging specialized low cost/low tech […]

Let’s Go to the Loo: Resources for Potty Training a Child Who Is Blind or Low Vision

Toilet training is often viewed as a looming hurdle, a giant obstacle, and an exhausting feat. One requiring patience upon patience. We parents arm ourselves with a litany of literature, hoping to prepare our children for success and ourselves with realistic expectations. Still, most toilet-training literature is written for children who are fully sighted. While […]

Top 10 List for Parents in the IEP Process

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What does a parent or caregiver need to know about the IEP process? So far, we’ve discussed the purpose of an IEP. An ‘IEP’ outlines how a school meets a child’s educational and disability-related needs. We’ve also covered IEP meeting components. This includes annual discussions and documentation. But what else should a parent know about […]

Navigating Vocational Rehabilitation Services as a High School Student Who Is Blind or Low Vision

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There are first steps to take when spreading your wings, including knowing what it takes to network. This article will explore the wealth of transition to college/ career resources available at your local Vocational Rehabilitation Services office. State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services aims to help people with significant disabilities acquire the skills needed to find and […]

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