Early Intervention with Lola: A Mother’s Perspective Posted on December 6, 2022 - 12:53 am by Meredith Howell Editor’s note: Meredith Howell reflects on learning that her daughter, Lola, has low vision and multiple disabilities. She looks back at the value of early intervention services and shares that […]
Parents teaching children to be their own advocate is the lesson of a lifetime Posted on September 6, 2022 - 1:42 pm by Amy Lynn Smith It’s not unusual for parents to advocate for their children, even if they’re not blind or visually impaired. But Wendy Hardman and her husband, John, like many parents, did something […]
Additional Disabilities: When Blindness Isn’t the Only Barrier in Dog Guide Training Posted on August 31, 2022 - 6:21 am by admin by Alexis Read Editor’s note: Alexis Read shares the importance of selecting a dog guide school that will tailor training and tools to your specific abilities. I was born with […]
Behind the Scenes: Mom Creates CVI-Friendly YouTube Videos Posted on August 23, 2022 - 10:49 am by Admin Editor’s note: Alissa DeSousa shares memories of her son receiving multiple medical diagnoses, both in utero and in early childhood, including cerebral/ cortical visual impairment (CVI). She also shares how […]
Celebrating Helen Keller’s Enduring Legacy, and a Symposium Invitation Posted on July 29, 2022 - 12:27 pm by admin It may be hard to imagine, but Helen Keller – who was born June 27, 1880 – and her beloved teacher and friend, Annie Sullivan, were their era’s equivalent of TikTok stars. Annie famously taught the […]