The Importance of Sports: Advice for Parenting Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Tip #3

 

Tip #3: Provide Opportunities For Your Child To Play Sports

Sports may not be the first word that pops into your head when thinking of extra-curricular activities for a child with vision loss.  While some traditional childhood sports like baseball and soccer may not be options for children with low vision, that does not mean they want to sit on the sidelines. Continue reading “The Importance of Sports: Advice for Parenting Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Tip #3”

Why Braille: Advice for Parenting Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Tip #2

Tip #2: Make Braille a Priority

Young children are like sponges when it comes to languages and literacy, so  if your child has a degenerative eye condition such as RP, allow them to learn Braille early on, instead of waiting until their vision declines or until adulthood, when it will take far more time and effort. Continue reading “Why Braille: Advice for Parenting Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Tip #2”