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Tele-Support Talks
Tips to Decrease Stress when Traveling
Flying can be extremely anxiety provoking for families of children with visual impairments and other disabilities. We will discuss strategies that can make air travel easier for both parents and children.
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Blog
Chat with Other Teens Around the Country! Talk about School, Tech, Relationships, Careers and Whatever is on Your Mind – Join the Lighthouse Guild Teen Support Network
Posted by Blind Abilities Dr. Linda Gerra, Director of the Family Support Program at Lighthouse Guild, Daria Zawadzki, Simon Bonenfant, Matthew Cooper and Sanya Neema…
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Halloween Hazard: Never Buy Decorative Contact Lenses Without a Prescription
Just 10 hours after she first put in a pair of colored contact lenses that she’d bought at a souvenir shop, Laura Butler of Parkersburg,…
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Blog
Physical Education Adaptations
Physical education is important for all students including those who are blind or visually impaired. Although planning will be necessary, it is important to include…
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Helping your Child Prepare for School
By Dr. Linda Gerra Communicating the needs of your child to their teachers will ensure a successful school year. The first step is to provide…
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Tele-Support Talks
Getting You and Your Child Ready for a Successful School Year
This presentation provides parents of children with visual impairments with some helpful tips when either returning to school or starting school for the first time.
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Blog
Braille Tales Print/Braille Book Program: Apply for Free Books!
Participating families receive six free print/braille books per year up to the child’s 6th birthday. To be eligible for the program: You or your child must…
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Tactile Illustrated Books: Did You Say, “A Little Miracle?”
by Philippe Claudet At the end of the 1980s, there was a “book famine” all over the world. It had existed at least since the…
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5 Reasons Why Recreation Is Important for Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Summertime is approaching and for many children that means trying new sports or a new activity, hanging out at the park, going camping, and…
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10 Tips for Reading Aloud
Every book is a world. Opening that world starts with you — but no pressure. If you’re not yet comfortable reading aloud, here’s a good…
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