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simple act might have on the field of visual impairment and blindness. That
impact has a name: Babies Count. How can you get involved with Babies
Count? Peruse the website to get a general feel for the project. Then use
the site's "Contact Us" feature to become a part of this important
movement.
References
Hatton, D. (2001). Model registry of early childhood visual impairment: First
year results. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 95, 418-433.
Hatton, D., Ivy, S., & Boyer, C. (2013). Severe visual impairments in infants
and toddlers in the United States. Journal of Visual Impairment &
Blindness, 107, 325-336.
Hatton, D., Schwietz, E., Boyer, B., & Rychwalski, P. (2007). Babies Count:
The national registry for children with visual impairments, birth to
three years. Journal of American Association for Pediatric
Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 11, 351-355.
Snyder, D. (2018). Identification of young children with visual impairments
including unique characteristic and factors related to responsive
services. Published Doctor of Philosophy dissertation, University of
Northern Colorado.
