Resources / Vision
CVI Now
CVI Now provides parents with information and methods that can help to support their children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). It provides information about CVI, practical suggestions for support, and research to guide parents in advocating for their child’s needs and supporting their visual development.
Paths to Literacy
Paths to Literacy offers a variety of resources for families and professionals to support children who are blind or have low vision in developing foundational early literacy, language, and communication skills. This resource recognises that literacy goes beyond reading and writing and that literacy-rich experiences can start in the early years. The site includes creative resources that families can use at home.
Lighthouse Guild: Tele-Support for Parents
Lighthouse Guild’s Tele-support connects parents of children who are blind or have low vision with professional guidance, emotional support, and practical advice from experienced individuals and fellow parents. This service helps families access resources, share experiences, and find support to nurture their child’s development.
Ontario Parents of Visually Impaired Children (OPVIC)
OPVIC is supportive organization of parents, family members and guardians of children with visual loss in Ontario. The organization is run by volunteers and provides advocacy support, educational workshops, and networking opportunities to help parents gain insights, share experiences, and find the knowledge needed to support their child’s growth and development.
VIDEO: Tri-Regional Blind-Low Vision (BLV) Early Intervention Program
Trisha Strong, Clinical Manager, introduces the Tri-Regional Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program, as well as the services and community supports that it offers in the Regions of Durham and York, the Counties of Peterborough, Northumberland, and Haliburton, as well as the City of Kawartha Lakes.
WonderBaby
WonderBaby is a resource for parents of young children with visual impairments as well as children with multiple disabilities. It emphasizes sharing real-life experiences and practical advice that parents have developed while supporting their own children. WonderBaby covers a wide range of topics.
Tri-Regional Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program–Road Map
A general overview of what to expect from the Tri-Regional Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program.
Blind-Low Vision glossary Terms & Definitions
Professional and other Terms
Elements of a Children’s Eye Exam
What’s Involved in a Child’s Eye Exam with a Doctor of Optometry?
Can your Child See Well? Parent’s Checklist of Vision Problems.
Children may not know that they have a vision problem. They can’t always tell you what they see. 1 child out of 4 has a significant eye problem that can interfere with learning and development.