How to Potty Train a Blind or Visually Impaired Toddler
Potty training a toddler can be quite a difficult task, but it’s even harder when they have a visual disability. They may have a difficult time finding their way to the potty, understanding what the potty is for, and knowing when it’s time to go. While the visual disability may pose some different challenges, […]
Activities of Daily Living guideline
It is very important that we strive for independence for children with visual impairment. Family and friends tend to feel sorry for them and do everything for them. This not only deprives them of becoming independent human beings but also has a negative influence on their self-image. We should spend as much time as […]
CREATING EDUCATIONAL TOYS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
JENNIFER UROSEVIC ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTOR EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND LEE-ANNE CROSS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND INTRODUCTION 6 THE MONTESSORI APPROACH 7 LILLI NIELSEN’S ACTIVE LEARNING APPROACH 7 SOURCE DISCLAIMER 8 SAFETY DISCLAIMER 8 ACTIVITIES 9 1. NESTING BOXES 9 2. CURLER […]
Activities to Keep the Little Ones Busy
Parents are always looking for something fun (and preferably educational) for children to do, but it can be difficult to find projects or outings that are appropriate for a young child who is blind. So, we adapt the activities that we find online, ask our friends for ideas and make up some of our own. […]
Safety precautions at home and during play
All children require a safe environment at home. However, if you have a child with visual impairment, or you are a blind or partially sighted parent, it may be helpful to take some extra precautions to make sure your house is free from hazards for your children. Children are naturally inquisitive, and it is […]
BLIND SA AND SECTION27 TO TACKLE ‘UNCONSTITUTIONAL’ COPYRIGHT ACT AT CONSTITUTIONAL COURT ON 12 MAY 2022
On World Book/Copyright Day, activists urge Constitutional Court to confirm that Copyright Act is unconstitutional for limiting access to books in accessible formats for persons with visual disabilities. 20 April 2022, Johannesburg – BLIND SA and SECTION27 use World Book/Copyright Day as an opportunity to highlight the unconstitutionality of the Copyright Act of 1978 for […]
The Parents of the baby with Limited or no Sight
When a baby is born without, or only limited sight, it has a major effect on the parents, their family and friends. Parents, family and friends react differently and those outside the family unit often do not know how to react or give support. The Parents The parents may be shocked, feel angry and/or […]
The Blind Child: Part of the Family, Part of the World
by Barbara Pierce When a blind child enters a family, be it by birth, accident, vision disorder, or adoption, parents and the others close to the youngster face the challenge of supplying the information and concepts that sighted children naturally acquire by visual observation. The statement seems obvious but identifying such issues and recognizing when […]
11 Things I’ve Learned Since Becoming a Special Needs Parent
By Leigh Merryday The birth of a child with a disability, or the discovery that a child has a disability, has a profoundimpact on a parent. 1. Not knowing is a lot harder than knowing.Yes, there is a lot we can do via therapy to help our children walk, talk, learn, etc. But the hardestthing […]
Bonding and Social Interaction
Bonding The first social contact babies have is usually with his/her mother during feeding times. This happens through eye contact. The mother smiles and talks to the baby while she feeds him and this is how bonding happens. Handling and touching the baby also plays an especially significant role. The baby with visual impairment cannot […]