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Six Things You Don’t Know About Parents of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

March 12, 2012

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: Personal Reflections
By Susan LaVenture

Susan LaVentureThis article really resonated with us: Six Things You Don’t Know About a Special Needs Parent. What six things do you wish more people knew about parents of children who are blind or visually impaired?

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