Editorās note: Early literacy via exposure to braille at young ages is important for children who are blind or low vision. Dolly Partonās Imagination Library provides books to children to provide exposure to literacy. But what about the children who need exposure to braille? Braille Tale is part of the solution. Braille Tales is the … Continued
My name is Dovile, and I am a mother of two incredible boys, Jacob (6) and Dominic (1). Jacob is our music lover; he fills our house with music and canāt imagine his day without the keyboard. Dominic is our explorer; he loves toys, books, and all sensory play! They both were born with LCA … Continued
Editorās note: As you begin your holiday shopping, consider supporting individuals who are blind or low vision. Check out our list of books authored and small businesses owned by individuals who are blind/low vision. Holiday Gifts: Supporting Authors and Business-Owners Who Are Blind or Low Vision Itās beginning to feel a lot like the holiday … Continued
Editorās note: When Aimie Strachan was told her daughter needed to wear an eye patch for thirty minutes per day, she began searching for a book to explain the process to her daughter. When she couldnāt find a book, she decided to write it herself. Aime Strachan shares her story. Author of āMatildaās Eye Patchā … Continued
Editorās note:TeenToberā¢ is a new, nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October and aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services and the innovative ways teen services helps teens learn new skills, and fuel their passions in and outside the library. Today we look at inspiring your teen who is blind or low vision to … Continued
APH CareerConnect Advisor and friend of APH FamilyConnect, Lisa Lloyd, and her husband have a 14-year-old who is blind whom they adopted from India just before her 5th birthday. If you know Lisa and her husband, you know they are fierce advocates for the truly unique needs of their children. Lisa shares, āOur daughter is … Continued
Hello, Iām Gwynnie-Gwyn-Gwyn, the storyteller and creator of the Story Time Show, a show that is inclusive of the whole family or class. Itās a show that has children with complex learning needs and their families at its heart. Itās a show that aims to have FUN! Can you imagine the joy of your family … Continued
Melisa Matthews was an elementary school teacher when she gave birth to a son ā who was a pale blonde towhead ā and assumed heād grow out of it, just like her husband did. Two-and-a-half years later, the couple had a daughter, whose irregular eye movements were identified at her two-month wellness check-up. Melisaās daughter … Continued
We all have a story to tell. Your heritage and culture, family and friends, home and school and work environments, interests, habits, and choices, and your experiences shape your characterāthe character of your story, that is. The same is true for your child who is blind or visually impaired. Crafting the story Wouldnāt it be … 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 arenāt blank slates on which we simply download or impart information; individuals understand concepts … Continued