Tele-Support Talks
Explaining Vision Impairment to Siblings
March 20, 2023 | 8:30 EST
The Tele-Support Presentation program provides information about topics related to supporting children, teens, and families with vision loss. Topics are selected by participants in the Lighthouse Guild’s Tele-Support Network and include child development, education, and advocacy. All are welcome to join us on the third Monday of every month for a FREE presentation featuring an expert in the field of vision loss.
Monday, March 20, 2023 8:30- 9:30PM EDT
Learn tips to build healthy relationships between children with blindness or low vision and their siblings.
About the Speaker
Dr. Linda Gerra’s expertise in the field of blindness and visual impairment encompasses a number of areas. For many years she administered programs for children and young adults with visual impairment at Lighthouse Guild in New York City. As a teacher of the visually impaired, she has taught children of all ages. Currently, she serves as a resource for parents, teachers, and administrators working with children with visual impairment and is a consultant for the Perkins Compass College Success Program. Dr. Gerra holds a Doctorate in Blindness and Visual Impairment and a Master’s in Early Childhood Development.
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