In recognition of Computer Science Education Week, December 6-12, 2021, letās take a peek into the world of computer science and its accessibility for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. What is computer science? Do you want the technical or āShannonā definition? Letās start with the technical. According to Masterās in Data Science, computer science is the study of … Continued
Such a whirlwind of bittersweet emotionsākindergarten is approaching! Itās hard to believe how quickly the years have passed, isnāt it? Your little one went from complete dependence on you to making strides toward independence. Thankfully your childās absolute preciousness hasnāt changed, but their level of autonomy has. So, letās take a look at how you can be preparing your child for increased independence in preparation for kindergarten. Working … Continued
Before I was a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI), I became a parent to a beautiful little girl who was born with severe visual impairments. My decision to switch careers from chemistry to education was based heavily on the wonderful support that my family received during our years in Early Intervention (EI). All the … Continued
Hearing shrieks of laughter and commotion outside, Jane peeked through the blinds. Ah, the neighborhood kids are playing soccer on the Biggsā front yard. New to the street, she didnāt yet know the ages of all the children, but they looked to be between five and eight years old, similar in age to her Theo. … Continued
You + your childās ophthalmologist + the pediatrician + any necessary therapists + medical specialists who manage any chronic or acute problems = your childās robust medical professional team. You are a key member. Yet, it isnāt uncommon for parents to feel void of expertise and, therefore, to take a passive role or back seat … Continued
You + your childās ophthalmologist + the pediatrician + any necessary therapists + medical specialists who manage any chronic or acute problems = your childās robust medical professional team. You are a key member. Yet, it isnāt uncommon for parents to feel void of expertise and, therefore, to take a passive role or back seat … Continued
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, addressing accessibility concerns, visiting specialists, attending educational planning meetings, and responding to questions of passersby and family members. Siblings can feel forgotten. Siblings can feel … Continued
We welcome April with open arms, for not only is it one month closer to warmth (finally), but itās also Autism Awareness Month. Many of you have children who are blind or visually impaired who have been diagnosed with autism, and many others have children who are blind or visually impaired whom you question if … Continued
Recently, FamilyConnect composed an article entitled "Making Holidays Meaningful for Your Child Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired," which is a compiled list of holidays organized by season—each holiday links an article sharing specific strategies and inspiration to ensure a child or teen with a visual impairment can fully participate in the elements of the … Continued
Recently, FamilyConnect composed an article entitled "Making Holidays Meaningful for Your Child Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired," which is a compiled list of holidays organized by season—each holiday links an article sharing specific strategies and inspiration to ensure a child or teen with a visual impairment can fully participate in the elements of the … Continued