VIDBE-Q 2025 Volume 70 Issue 3
The objectives of this presentation will include:
1. Participants will identify four processes that foster a sense of thriving in families
caring for a child with low vision and blindness.
2. Participants will identify three positive outcomes associated with thriving
families as related to emotional, physical, and behavioral well-being.
3. Participants will provide four examples of practical strategies used in creating or
expanding Family Education and Support programs.
This Division on Visual Impairments and Deafblindness (DVIDB) webinar
will address the need for structured, strengths-based support programs for families
raising children with visual impairments. Families navigating early childhood
vision loss often experience increased demands related to caregiving, service
coordination, advocacy, and emotional adjustment. While many families bring
strong advocacy skills and community ties, others face barriers to accessing
culturally relevant support and opportunities for connection.
In this presentation, the presenter will share findings from a qualitative study
conducted by the Foundation for Blind Children examining a no-cost parent
training and support program. This program included monthly sessions featuring
peer discussions, informational workshops, community outings, and respite care. It
was designed to create a safe, inclusive space for families to learn from
