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Transitions: “Guide Dog” Summer Camps for Youth Who Are Blind or Low Vision  

Categories: Activities , Planning for the Future , Secondary Education , Social Skills
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Editor’s Note: If you have an older child or teen who is blind or low vision and may be interested in utilizing (“handling”) a guide dog in the future, let’s look at how to support them in preparing for the venture. Not only can your child work on developing orientation and mobility (O&M) and additional Expanded … Continued

Create a Felt-Heart Card With Your Child Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired (With Optional Beginner Hand Sewing)

Categories: Craft , Holiday
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Here’s to seasonal fun with your child as you create a tactile Valentine-heart card! Note the varying levels of difficulty—choose what works for your family.  Supplies:  Tray with raised edges and small containers for an organized work station Cardstock or a blank card Felt  Scissors Double-sided tape Embroidery thread (contrasting color to the felt may be helpful) Needles (1. a plastic … Continued