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Connect with Parents of Blind Children

Join the online community for parents of children who are blind or visually impaired. Find tips and support for raising your child.

Join the FamilyConnect community!

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Pros and Cons of Labeling Our Kids

Parents tend to cling to labels as they become part of a child's identity, but is there danger in that? What are the pros and cons of labeling our visually impaired children?

Here's why we should focus beyond the label

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Expanded Core Curriculum Skills

Understanding the components of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) can be a challenge, but these disability-specific skills are essential for your child with a visual impairment.

Learn more about the subjects and skills of the ECC

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Making Friends

The preschool years are all about learning to be a friend. Learn how you can help your blind or visually impaired child develop familiarity with toys, pretend play, asking to join a game, and more.

Promoting friendship among children who are blind or visually impaired

Cortical Visual Impairment in Children

What is cortical visual impairment (CVI)? How is it diagnosed and treated? How can a child with CVI function?

Find these answers and more for children with cortical visual impairment

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We want to make FamilyConnect the best it can be and we could use your help. We’d like to talk with parents, teachers, and others who support children who are blind and visually impaired. Your opinions are greatly valued.

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