Education of Blind Children

Education of Blind Children

American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults Outreach Worker Handbook
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EDUCATION OF BLIND CHILDREN
Because of your work with the Twin Vision® library, you're in a unique position to help blind children and their parents.
Are you familiar with the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act? If so, you can help teach parents about their child's rights and act as an advocate at meetings with school district officials. Contact the executive director if you need more specialized technical assistance in this area.
Were you blind when you were going through the educational system, or do you know others who were? You can help parents understand what they have a right to expect and what their child's future may hold.
Are you familiar with sources of reading material beyond those provided by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults? You can help parents learn of these resources so that blind children will know the joy of reading and have the widest possible choice of books.
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