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FamilyConnect - FamilyConnect, a program of the American Foundation for the Blind, was created by AFB and NAPVI so that families of children who are blind or visually impaired could support each other, share stories and concerns, and find resources on raising their children from birth to adulthood.

  • http://www.familyconnect.org/info/get-connected/1 Get Connected - FamilyConnect: for parents of children with visual impairments - FamilyConnect is an online community created by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and the National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI).
  • http://www.familyconnect.org/info/get-connected/about-familyconnect/12 About FamilyConnect - FamilyConnect: for parents of children with visual impairments - FamilyConnect is a website created by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and the National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI) to give parents of visually impaired children a place to support each other, share stories and concerns, and find resources on raising their children from birth to adulthood.
  • http://www.familyconnect.org/info/after-the-diagnosis/1 After the Diagnosis - FamilyConnect: for parents of children with visual impairments - Whether your child is a http://www.familyconnect.org/info/browse-by-age/infants-and-toddlers/12 baby or toddler , <a http://www.familyconnect.org/info/browse-by-age/preschoolers/12 preschooler , http://www.familyconnect.org/info/browse-by-age/grade-schoolers/12 grade schooler , or a http://www.familyconnect.org/info/browse-by-age/teenagers/12 teenager , learning that your child has a visual impairment can be a shocking event that affects you and your entire family.
  • http://www.familyconnect.org/info/after-the-diagnosis/emotional-impact/13 Emotional Impact of a Child's Blindness - FamilyConnect: for parents of children with visual impairments - If youve just learned that your child is visually impaired, this is probably a difficult time for you and your family. You may be unsure how to tell family members and friends about your childs visual impairment and where to go for support. You may be wondering how your childs visual impairment is going to impact your family and your childs future. These are natural concerns and so weve gathered some information here to help you begin to process your childs recent diagnosis.
  • http://www.familyconnect.org/info/after-the-diagnosis/adapting-your-home/13 Adapting Your Home - FamilyConnect: for parents of children with visual impairments - Many families of visually impaired children are concerned about the ability of their child to get around their home safely. There are many relatively simple things that can be done to help your child move safely through your home using her vision, if present, and other senses.
  • http://www.familyconnect.org/info/after-the-diagnosis/working-with-medical-professionals/13 Working with Your Child's Medical Professionals - FamilyConnect: for parents of children with visual impairments - Many parents want to learn as much as they can about their childs diagnosis and what the future will look like for their child. Developing an understanding of the different eye care professionals your child may be seen by, questions you can ask, and what you can expect at an appointment will empower you and your child to more clearly understand his visual impairment.
  • http://www.familyconnect.org/info/after-the-diagnosis/overview-of-services/13 Overview of Services for Children - FamilyConnect: for parents of children with visual impairments - When your child is born with a visual impairment, or acquires one through illness or injury, you may feel shocked, bewildered, and frightened. You may also find that your immediate family members, local doctors, and neighborhood schools are unfamiliar with the impact of visual impairment on a childs learning and education. But youre not alone.
  • http://www.familyconnect.org/info/after-the-diagnosis/helpful-products/12 Helpful Products and Toys - FamilyConnect: for parents of children with visual impairments - Thereare several resources that can help you locate the best products and training to helpyour blind or visually impaired child.
  • http://www.familyconnect.org/info/browse-by-age/infants-and-toddlers/12 Babies and Toddlers - FamilyConnect: for parents of children with visual impairments - Babies are wonderful, but they dont arrive with a set of instructions! Like all parents, parents of infants who are visually impaired have a lot to learn. But there are many services and sources of help. Find out about them-and much more-here.
  • http://www.familyconnect.org/info/browse-by-age/grade-schoolers/12 Grade Schoolers - FamilyConnect: for parents of children with visual impairments - Its an exciting time for your child as he learns to take an active role in his life. As his teacher and supporter, you have learned to advocate for your child as a visually impaired student, a medical patient, and an individual; now you will slowly pass the baton to your child, encouraging his progress in self-care and self-advocacy. To equip you in http://www.familyconnect.org/info/browse-by-age/grade-schoolers/transition-to-independence-grade-schoolers/123 transitioning your grade schooler to independence , browse this Grade Schooler section, with topics that include:
  • http://www.familyconnect.org/info/browse-by-age/teenagers/12 Teenagers - FamilyConnect: for parents of children with visual impairments - Your child is growing up and becoming more independent. Whether your teenager has http://www.familyconnect.org/info/browse-by-age/teenagers/parenting-and-family-life-t/if-your-teenager-has-recently-experienced-vision-loss/1235 recently been diagnosed with a visual impairment or has been blind or visually impaired since birth, well help you confront the challenges of parenting your teen through his or her transition into adulthood. Common challenges include:
  • http://www.familyconnect.org/info/education/1 Education - FamilyConnect: for parents of children with visual impairments - When a child has a visual impairment, learning and development may need to be helped along the way. Intervention, encouragement, and special educational planning therefore become an essential part of the school years. Often, children require some training and instruction from teachers who specialize in working with blind and visually impaired students. Your child might also need certain accommodations and arrangements, like books or materials in a format like braille, or a seat near the front of the class, in order to participate fully in the classroom and extracurricular activities. Learn more here about the educational process-and your childs rights.
  • http://www.familyconnect.org/info/education/know-your-rights/13 Know Your Rights - FamilyConnect: for parents of children with visual impairments - If you live in the United States, your child who is blind or visually impaired is entitled to free and appropriate educational services under the federal law known as the http://www.familyconnect.org/info/education/know-your-rights/idea-what-parents-need-to-know/235 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) .
  • http://www.familyconnect.org/info/education/your-childs-educational-team-and-placement/13 Your Child's Educational Team - FamilyConnect: for parents of children with visual impairments - No one person has all the necessary specialized knowledge and skills to meet your childs unique needs. For this reason, the concept of the team is fundamental when it comes to promoting your childs growth and development and learning. Throughout your childs school years, you will be working with a variety of professionals to ensure that your child gets the educational services he needs for a successful foundation in life.

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