Resources For Parents Of Blind Students

Starting point is a leaflet for parents of babies and children who are newly diagnosed with an eye condition.

Resources for parents of blind students.

This is a great resource for parents of blind children. The national federation of the blind knows that blind parents are fully capable and have been successfully raising children for generations. Their site as well as their campus is well worth a visit. Be sure to visit their perkins scout for a list of great resources and downloads.

The american foundation for the blind afb understands that information is power. Also stay tuned for a series of free webinars on some of their. In addition to these organizations contact your state education department for early intervention and childhood learning enhancement information. The national federation of the blind offers many programs services and resources for blind students.

Welcome to the national organization of parents of blind children nopbc many people make a sharp distinction between whether a person is visually impaired or blind and accordingly classify various tools or techniques as being useful for either a partially sighted person or a person with little or no sight. Follow the links for important information support products toys books and much more for parents of children who are blind or visually impaired. Below is a list of valuable resources for parents of blind children. This way they will know you are talking to them and not someone else.

Aph is putting together a list of activities for you to do at home including experiments lessons and art. Resources for parents of blind or partially sighted children. If you have further questions please don t hesitate to contact us at the national headquarters. Always use a visually impaired student s first name when addressing them.

Magali has a fully blind son so innately understands the needs of blind and visually impaired students. There are aspects of parenting as a blind person which take some thought and there are specific alternative techniques blind parents use in order to keep their children safe healthy and happy. The following organizations provide information products and or services to parents or teachers of blind and visually impaired children. Exceptional organizations supporting children with blindness and visual impairments.

Your child and vision impairment first steps. Please explore the links below to some of our programs and be sure to contact your state affiliate to ask about additional programs available in your local area. The hadley school for the blind. Financial support for parents.

For college students who are blind or low vision. Perkins school for the blind. Perkins located in massachusetts is the oldest school for the blind in the u s it s also where our son currently attends school. We are committed to connecting parents and guardians of children who are blind or visually impaired to life changing information resources local services and a vibrant and supportive community.