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Resource Page The disabilities children may have in addition to blindness/visual impairment vary greatly—from learning disabilities to cognitive disabilities to physical conditions to medical issues. We cannot provide information on all the possible conditions, but we thought it would be useful to provide a list of service areas that families might want to look into in their home states. In addition, many of the resources listed in other parts of this website are helpful for blind/visually impaired children with multiple disabilities, so please check the other sections, especially Education Materials Resource Page, Education Information Resource Page, Helpful Books, Independent Movement and Travel, and Play, Sports, Games and Leisure Time. Families might want to look into...
Some particularly useful resources... American
Camping Association Help with finding a camp; inclusion suggestions. American
Music Therapy Association Information on music therapy and finding a music therapist. Blind
Children's Fund Information, resources, and materials to help parents teach and nurture their blind, visually impaired, and multiply disabled children. Publishes the VIP Newsletter. Canine
Companions for Independence Dogs trained to assist and enhance the independence of people with physical or developmental disabilities. Crestwood
Communication Aids Communication devices, switches, toys, "passport to independence." Inter-American
Conductive Education Association (IACEA) System of education for children and adults with physical and multiple disabilities; teaches a positive approach to learning which develops an active, independent, motivated approach to activities and problem-solving. Lilli Nielsen Materials Books and materials created by Lilli Nielsen, internationally known teacher of blind children, especially children with delays or additional disabilities; feature Active Learning approach to stimulate development in all areas. Vision
Associates MOVE
International (Mobility Opportunities Via Education) Movement therapy program for people with severe disabilities to enable them to sit, stand, and walk more independently; programs throughout US and international. Nordoff-Robbins
Center for Music Therapy Music therapy designed to help people with severe disabilities communicate and move more freely; programs throughout US and Europe. North
American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) Information about therapeutic riding to enhance movement, posture, and communication for people with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities. Programs throughout the country. Toys
for Special Children and Enabling Devices Toys and devices for children with physical impairments. United
Cerebral Palsy Dedicated to enhancing the independence, productivity, inclusion, and self-determination of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities; affiliates in most states. |
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