You have a child with a visual impairment which means life is now different.  On top of typical parenting, you have the added challenge of learning about an unfamiliar diagnosis, trying to understand what your child can or can’t see, and juggling appointments with a range of doctors and specialists.  If you are like most parents of a child who is blind or partially sighted, you feel like you are the only one with these types of parenting challenges and considerations. 

This is a safe and supportive place to connect with other parents who have a first-hand understanding of what you are going through.  Over eight consecutive weeks, parents are invited to come together in the Blind Beginnings Zoom room to talk through many of the common challenges they are facing.

Group 1
For parents of children birth to five
Tuesdays from 7:30 – 9:00 pm PST
January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 and March 1, 2022

Some topics we will explore include:

• Concerns about how your child will do in daycare, pre-school, and Kindergarten
• Worries about your child falling behind in their developmental milestones
• Reactions of extended family and friends towards your child’s visual impairment
•  Frustrations with society’s lowered expectations for your child
• Worries that your child will have trouble making friends
• Dealing with staring, questions and ignorant comments about your child’s vision
• Celebrating with parents who appreciate the effort required for your child’s successes