by Dr. Lauren Lieberman and Ruth Childs Editorâs Note: Dr. Lauren Lieberman and Ruth Childs share information about a seven-part APH ConnectCenter webinar series where Dr. Lieberman and additional experts will provide information, examples, and tools to support access to recreation and physical activity for all children, including those who are blind or low vision. … Continued
Thanks to APH FamilyConnectâs sponsorship, children who are blind or have low vision in Indiana from birth through age 18 have the chance to attend the first-ever O&M Adventure Summer Camp! The camp is being offered in two-hour sessions over the course of three weeks in Indianapolis.âŻâŻ The camp is the brainchild of Mindy Koehne, … Continued
Editorâs Note: If you have an older child or teen who is blind or low vision and may be interested in utilizing (âhandlingâ) a guide dog in the future, letâs 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 additionalâŻExpanded … Continued
Children who are blind or visually impaired (and those who are fully sighted!) can get their hands on a variety of textures as they create this self-portrait collage; additionally, they can learn about body parts, facial expressions, and spatial concepts, too! So, hereâs to making a little bit of a mess, a great bit of … Continued
Have you ever thought about how people learn? As I have written on previously (for instance, in the blog Explore an Orchard with Your Child Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired), and as you have no doubt witnessed in your own learning endeavors and when teaching your child(ren), individuals learn when they are able to make connections. People arenât blank slates on which we simply download or impart information; individuals understand concepts … Continued
Your child has likely sunk their teeth into a crisp apple bursting with sweet juices or taken spoonfuls of sugary, smooth applesauce with notes of warm cinnamon, but do they know how their snack came to be? Do they know how apples are grown and harvested? Do they truly know what an apple tree is? Have they run their fingers over the scaly bark, wrapped their arms around the girth … Continued
Get out the suits and sunscreen, itâs pool time! Swimming is a welcome reprieve from the heat and a phenomenal no-impact exercise for the entire family. But donât take it from me: Letticia Martinez, Paralympian swimmer who is blind, shares her story to encourage parents. Letâs dive into accessibility considerations for your child who is … Continued
My hope is your family is able to unwind this summer on holiday. If youâre feeling unsettled about staying in a hotel during a pandemic, or youâre seeking the serenity of nature, perhaps this is the summer for a camping adventure! I will never forget our first camping experience as a family. We bundled up our only child (at the time), packed … Continued
Dads, you are a gift to your children. Your love and support are valuable; you are valuable. We honor you. This Fatherâs Day, I wonder if youâd enjoy making plans to spend the day together. You may have found a winning activity alreadyâperhaps your family bikes, hikes, bowls, swims, games, or cooks togetherâand if thatâs how youâd most enjoy spending Fatherâs Day, go … Continued
Schoolâs out for the summer! Cue extra family time, sports, and perhaps a vacation. But, in addition to planned activities and family bonding opportunities, summer affords our children ample good old fashion free time. Managing the spare hours can feel overwhelmingâespecially so if you have a young child who needs close supervision or a child … Continued