For Parents
Pre-Reading Activities for Children with Visual Impairments
The development of fine motor skills is important for all students but is especially important for students who are visually impaired and blind as they rely on their hands to…
Read MoreHelpful Holiday Apps & Resources
USE ALEXA TO SEND A LETTER TO SANTA Do you have an Alexa? Among the fun holiday things you and your child can do with Alexa include: Calling Santa –…
Read MoreParatransit – Understanding a Valuable Resource
RTC Paratransit is a wonderful opportunity to help people with low vision and blindness navigate the city.
Read MoreHow a Child Could Qualify for Disability Benefits with Vision Loss By Eric Minghella, Outreach Specialist from Disability Benefits
May 1, 2019 Families with a child experiencing vision loss or bon without sight could be eligible for financial assistance to help pay for medical bills, glasses and other eye…
Read MoreHow ‘Eye’ See It- Reflections of a Mother to a VI Child
Vision loss is not a forethought for many. It isn’t until it affects us or a loved one when we finally see its importance. As a mother of a visually impaired child, my life…
Read MoreReading Resources for VI Students
Reading Resources to Check Out By Briana Philippi The advancement of technology continues to provide a further resource to our students. From voice over readings to descriptive on-screen audio, technology…
Read MoreCreate Hands-On Kid-Friendly Resolutions: By Briana Philippi
With the start of the new year comes new resolutions and goals. Although adults typically come up with their own resolutions the first week of the new year, it doesn’t…
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