Emily and Eddie at TSBVI!
Many parents of children who are blind end up becoming teachers of the visually impaired (TVIs) or orientation and mobility specialists. As our children grow, we acquire greater insight into … Continued
Category: Personal Reflections
Fostering Strong, Healthy Bonds Between Siblings When One Child Has a Visual Impairment
Families who have a child who is blind or visually impaired spend much time and energy teaching concepts which would otherwise be learned incidentally, demonstrating self-care and home management skills, … Continued
Meet Families Just Like Yours—Families with Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
As parents of a child who is blind or visually impaired, it’s one thing to utilize FamilyConnect to read about teaching your young blind child to read and write, learning … Continued
Meet Families Just Like Yours—Families with Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
As parents of a child who is blind or visually impaired, it’s one thing to utilize FamilyConnect to read about teaching your young blind child to read and write, learning … Continued
Confidence, Optimism, and High Expectations Breed Faith
I was recently thinking about the variety of professionals that worked with Eddie over the years. Being an educator myself and reflecting on my own work, I was trying to … Continued
Are You Homeschooling Your Child Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired? Share Your Experience and Resources
Hi, homeschooling families! I have heard from many a family who has a child who is blind or visually impaired and who is researching homeschooling. And so I come to … Continued
Equipping Your Teen Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired for College
Leer este artículo en español As a first-generation college graduate, I know from experience that there is room for blind students in every college classroom. However, as a first-generation student, … Continued
Blind Young Adult Shares What Led to Her Preparedness for Adulthood
No matter the age of your child who is blind or visually impaired, I know you’re utilizing FamilyConnect because you are committed to preparing your son or daughter for a … Continued
Letticia Martinez, Paralympian Swimmer Who Is Blind, Shares Her Story to Encourage Parents
Editor’s note: AFB FamilyConnect knows sports and physical education have benefits aplenty for children who are blind and visually impaired. In an effort to inspire parents of children with visual … Continued
In Early Intervention, We Advocate for Babies and Toddlers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
We’ve all heard the saying comparing children to sponges—soaking up all the verbal and nonverbal cues from the world around them. Just as a sponge placed in the vicinity of … Continued