Emily and Eddie at TSBVI!
Many parents of children who are blind end up becoming teachers of the visually impaired (TVIs) or orientation and mobility specialists. As our children grow, we acquire greater insight into … Continued
Blogs
Families Learning with Families 2019
Earlier this summer, I was invited back to the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind (MSDB). All of our children were born in Montana. It was the state where … Continued
You Look Tired
If you’re the parent of a child with special needs, you’ve likely heard the statement “You look tired” many times. Maybe it’s at the end of the work day, or … Continued
Understanding and Advocating for the Expanded Core Curriculum
Imagine with me you’re looking into the future of your son (or daughter) who is blind or visually impaired. He’s in his early twenties and nearing the completion of his … Continued
Equipping Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired with Outdoor Activity Skills
Hearing shrieks of laughter and commotion outside, Jane peeked through the blinds. Ah, the neighborhood kids are playing soccer on the Biggs’ front yard. New to the street, she didn’t … Continued
Empowered to Work with Your Visually Impaired Child’s Medical Professionals
You + your child’s ophthalmologist + the pediatrician + any necessary therapists + medical specialists who manage any chronic or acute problems = your child’s robust medical professional team. You … Continued
Empowered to Work with Your Visually Impaired Child’s Medical Professionals
You + your child’s ophthalmologist + the pediatrician + any necessary therapists + medical specialists who manage any chronic or acute problems = your child’s robust medical professional team. You … Continued
Fostering Strong, Healthy Bonds Between Siblings When One Child Has a Visual Impairment
Families who have a child who is blind or visually impaired spend much time and energy teaching concepts which would otherwise be learned incidentally, demonstrating self-care and home management skills, … Continued
Autism Awareness Month: Could My Blind Child Have Autism?
We welcome April with open arms, for not only is it one month closer to warmth (finally), but it’s also Autism Awareness Month. Many of you have children who are … Continued
Everything You Need for a Memorable, Accessible Easter for a Child with a Visual Impairment
If you take a walk down memory lane to recollect your most treasured Easter celebration as a child, what comes to mind? I think about visiting my grandparent’s home in … Continued