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Author: Ana Cuevas

Equipping Your Teen Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired for College

February 22, 2018

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: Education , Independence , Low Vision , Personal Reflections , Planning for the Future , Self-Advocacy , Transition
By Ana Cuevas

Leer este artículo en español As a first-generation college graduate, I know from experience that there is room for blind students in every college classroom. However, as a first-generation student, … Continued

The Green Button: A Lesson in Hospital Advocacy Learned from My Sister Who Is Blind, Mayra’s Story

December 20, 2017

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: Low Vision , Personal Reflections
By Ana Cuevas

Leer este artículo en español In one week, Mayra was admitted to the intensive care unit twice. During her first stay, she made use of an intravenous line and a … Continued

First-Generation College Graduate Who Is Blind Encourages Parents of Visually Impaired Children

November 13, 2017

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: Education , Independence , Low Vision , Personal Reflections , Planning for the Future , Transition
By Ana Cuevas

Leer este artículo en español Hello, my name is Ana. I have been blind since birth. The name of the genetic condition that I have is Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA). … Continued

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