Vision & Health Blog

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• Blog

  Designing Vision-Friendly Living Environments

  It is important to pay attention to safety at home, especially for people with vision loss. Aging and vision impairment increase the risk of falls…

• Blog

  Helping your Child Prepare for School

  By Dr. Linda Gerra Communicating the needs of your child to their teachers will ensure a successful school year. The first step is to provide…

  

• Tele-Support Talks

  Getting You and Your Child Ready for a Successful School Year 

  This presentation provides parents of children with visual impairments with some helpful tips when either returning to school or starting school for the first time.

  

• Blog

  Braille Tales Print/Braille Book Program: Apply for Free Books!

  Participating families receive six free print/braille books per year up to the child’s 6th birthday. To be eligible for the program: You or your child must…

  

• Blog

  Tactile Illustrated Books: Did You Say, “A Little Miracle?”

  by Philippe Claudet At the end of the 1980s, there was a “book famine” all over the world. It had existed at least since the…

  

• Blog

  5 Reasons Why Recreation Is Important for Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

    Summertime is approaching and for many children that means trying new sports or a new activity, hanging out at the park, going camping, and…

  

• Blog

  10 Tips for Reading Aloud

  Every book is a world. Opening that world starts with you — but no pressure. If you’re not yet comfortable reading aloud, here’s a good…

  

• Blog

  Overcoming Anything in Life: Meet Daria Zawadzki, facilitator of Tele-Support Groups for Blind and Visually Impaired Teens

  Listen to Audio Interview Read Full Transcript Blind Abilities Teen correspondent Simon Bonenfant sat down with Daria Zawadzki during his recent visit to New York…

  

• Blog

  Hospitalized patients with vision loss face worse outcomes for common illnesses

  A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that hospitalized patients who are not identified with vision loss may not be receiving the special attention they need. The…

  

• Blog

  Resources for Parents of Children Newly Diagnosed with Vision Loss

  You are at the beginning of journey. At this early stage, you may feel overwhelmed if your child has been diagnosed with vision loss. We have gathered information to help you and your child begin to experience a life full of joy and wonder!