Editorâs Note: Parents, would you like to create braille at home for your child? Now you can using the American Printing House for the Blind’s (APH) BrailleBlaster™ software. All you need is access to an embosser or a refreshable braille display, and you can provide materials in braille for your visually impaired child. We’ve partnered … Continued
I can hear it now—Frozenâs beloved Anna grasping her stiff, emerald dress and murmuring, "cold, cold, cold, cold, cold" as she tiptoes through the snow. Then there are the famous Dalmatians trudging through knee-deep snow, "Mama, my ears are cold and my nose is cold." Disney does a fine job of depicting the distress of … Continued
When I decided to go back to school to become a teacher of students with visual impairments, I shared my decision with a friend and teacherâs assistant in special education for over 21 years. While her class is not specifically for students with visual impairments, she has always made a point to read the story … Continued
By Francesca Crozier-Fitzgerald with Sean Tikkun, guest blogger When discussing the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and the multifaceted responsibilities that come along with the territory—providing the skills and training associated with the curriculum—one person comes to mind, the teacher of students with visual impairments. But, as we learned in our last post, this is not … Continued
By Francesca Crozier-Fitzgerald with Sean Tikkun, guest blogger The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) has a very specific purpose. It was created as a strategic method to address the needs of students with visual impairments, ensuring that they receive the necessary specialized instruction and skills to benefit from their general education. To achieve this large task, … Continued
Editorâs Note: AFB FamilyConnect is dedicated to supporting parents of youth with visual impairments. We know you have questions regarding your college bound teenâs pathway to a successful university experience. Weâre thrilled to hand the floor over to Perkins School for the Blindâs Leah Barrett Demers, who will share information on a free webinar regarding … Continued
"Itâs the most wonderful time of the year," and with a little intentionality, that can be the truth! This season neednât be about expensive gifts but about whatâs far more important⌠using the additional time off from work and school to reconnect with family, enjoying each other while creating lifelong memories and traditions. This year … Continued
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). I have the privilege of being the first blind person in my family. I also have the privilege and the honor of being the first … Continued
Editorâs Note: FamilyConnect is dedicated to empowering parents and caregivers of children with visual impairments—we know you are your childâs first and most significant teachers. We want you to know what’s different about the way visually impaired children learn and how to support learning and development from an early age. For this reason, we are … Continued
Editorâs Note: FamilyConnect is dedicated to empowering parents and caregivers of children with visual impairments—we know you are your childâs first and most significant teachers. We want you to know what’s different about the way visually impaired children learn and how to support learning and development from an early age. For this reason, we are … Continued