Carroll Families Resources
We have compiled a list of resources that we think might be helpful for parents and other caregivers of children who are blind or visually impaired. These resources are categorized by General, Elementary School, Middle School/High School, and Higher Education.
General Resources:
NFB – Parents of Blind Children
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
Braille/ Nonvisual Skills Instructions for Blind Children
Future Reflections- Quarterly Magazine for Parents/Teachers of Blind Children
National Seminar for Parents of Blind Children
American Council of the Blind Website
Professional Employment Associations
Resources for Parents and Teachers of Blind and Visually Impaired Children
Resources for Parents of Blind and Low Vision Children
National Association for Parents of the Visually Impaired.
Educator Strategies for Blind and Low Vision.
Adapting your Home for a Child who is Blind or has Low Vision.
Making a House Accessible for a Visually Impaired Person.
AFB Resources for Parents of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Braille Works- Parents Resources
The Vision of Children Foundation- Parent Resources
How Vision Loss affects the Social, Emotional, and Practical Aspects of Life
What are the best Low Vision Aid Devices for Children?
When Others Stare at a Sibling
Learning that Your Child is Visually Impaired
Family Life with Multiple Disabilities
Other Family Support Groups Nationally
What to Ask Medical Professionals
Overview of Services for Blind & Visually Impaired Children/Teens
Elementary School Resources:
Preschoolers- Play, Development & Self-Care
Hobbies and Activities for Elementary School Children
Chores for Elementary School Students
Clothing Choices for Elementary School Children
Self-Care for Elementary School Children
Mira Foundation provides guide dogs to eligible children between 11-17, free of charge
Middle/High School Resources:
High-Stakes Testing Self-Advocacy Toolkit
Middle/High School- Self-Care, Development and Activities
Helping Your Teenage Look Good
Choosing Clothes & Keeping them Organized
Your Teenagers Feelings About Blindness
Academic Classes for Teenagers
Friendships in the Teenage Years
Mira Foundation provides guide dogs to eligible children between 11-17, free of charge
Higher Education Resources:
Higher Education Accessibility Online Resource Center
Self-Advocacy in Employment Toolkit
Self-Advocacy in Higher Education Toolkit
A Guide to a Successful College Experience
Perkins- The Compass Experience
College Success @ Perkins- The Compass Program
Scholarships and Award Opportunities for Visually Impaired Students
Affordable Colleges for Students with Disabilities
