The National Organization of Parents of Blind Children welcomes parents, relatives, educators, blind adults, and others interested in promoting opportunities for blind children.

Beyond Blindness, formerly Blind Children’s Learning Center, empowers children with visual impairments and other disabilities to achieve their fullest potential.

Information, resources, and materials to help parents teach and nurture their blind, visually impaired, and multiply disabled children. Publishes the VIP Newsletter.

In it, you will find an explanation of terms parents should know when raising children with visual disabilities, support organizations for parents, where to find accessible reading materials, …

Dec 1, 2024 · Understanding the behaviors of blind children is essential for fostering their development and ensuring their well-being. Blindness, whether congenital or acquired, …

Jan 3, 2025 · Blind children may have delayed development in several key areas. These development charts outline milestones for visually impaired babies.

Blindness can be genetic (or inherited), which means that this problem gets passed down to a kid from parents through genes. Blindness also can be caused by an accident, if something hurts …

According to the 2023 Annual Report from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), based upon data from January of 2022, there were 54,962 U.S. children, youth, and adult …

Here you'll benefit from the combined wisdom and experience of thousands of blind people, parents, and teachers across the country who have a can-do attitude toward blindness and the …

Use Jesus Heals a Blind Man lesson plan for your Sunday School, children's church or homeschool. This unique lesson plan is based on John 9:1-13 and includes interactive bible …

The National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC), a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), is a membership organization of parents, educators, and friends …

We speak up for children who are blind or visually impaired, to make sure every student has an equal opportunity to succeed. Through research, education, and advocacy, we're changing the …

Access numerous publications to read stories, tips, and more from families of blind children. If you have a blind child, your kid may be the only blind child in your neighborhood. They may well be …

A Connecticut boy is among four children all born with severe childhood blindness who gained “life-changing improvements” to their vision after an experimental trial of gene therapy.

Your child may be blind/visually impaired, but all is not lost! Blind children can do well in school, participate in sports and extracurricular activities, contribute to the community, go to college, …

Mar 2, 2025 · Blindness fascinates many people, who often want to understand the “lived experience” of blind individuals. Consider this insider’s view of the blind mind.