Upcoming Webinar!
Join us for a FREE webinar Wednesday, June 3rd at 2pm ET. Our 3 panelists, all parents of children who are blind, will be discussing what has helped them during the COVID-19 pandemic and what struggles they still face. Audience questions welcome!
Have Questions?
Are you losing your vision or know someone who is? We're here to help! Call us Toll Free at 1-800-232-5463.
Connect with Parents of Blind Children
Join the online community for parents of children who are blind or visually impaired. Find tips and support for raising your child.
Pros and Cons of Labeling Our Kids
Parents tend to cling to labels as they become part of a child's identity, but is there danger in that? What are the pros and cons of labeling our visually impaired children?
Expanded Core Curriculum Skills
Understanding the components of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) can be a challenge, but these disability-specific skills are essential for your child with a visual impairment.
Making Friends
The preschool years are all about learning to be a friend. Learn how you can help your blind or visually impaired child develop familiarity with toys, pretend play, asking to join a game, and more.
Promoting friendship among children who are blind or visually impaired
Cortical Visual Impairment in Children
What is cortical visual impairment (CVI)? How is it diagnosed and treated? How can a child with CVI function?
Find these answers and more for children with cortical visual impairment
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We want to make FamilyConnect the best it can be and we could use your help. We’d like to talk with parents, teachers, and others who support children who are blind and visually impaired. Your opinions are greatly valued.
Finding Help After the Diagnosis
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