Parenting a child with a vision impairment
In this section, we have information, resources and advice on how you can support a child or young person with sight loss.
In this section
Information for parents of children with vision impairment
Based on what parents would like to know, this section includes practical advice, ideas and contacts for parents and families of children with vision impairmen…
Parent Pathways
Parent Pathways is a free and informal service for parents and carers whose child has recently been diagnosed with vision impairment, or who want to find out m…
Financial support for parents
Find information on getting financial support for families of children with vision impairment.
Sensory play guides
Play and socialising is a vital part of child development. For children with vision impairment, interacting with their peers helps them develop essential socia…
Encouraging child development
This page is all about helping children with vision impairment develop daily living skills, such as moving around, washing and dressing.
Brothers and sisters
Find resources to help children better understand their siblings vision impairment and to explain their brother or sister's blind and partially sighted conditi…
Leisure
Leisure activities from mainstream services and specialist providers. From sport, art and literature to specialist holidays
Book a Parent Pathways course
To book onto RNIB's Living Well with Sight Loss Parent Pathways course, please complete this form.
How to make celebrations accessible for all the family
Find out how to make cultural and religious celebrations accessible and fun for children and young people with vision impairment.
Take a look at our Living Well with Sight Loss Parent Pathway programme
Parent Pathways
Parent Pathways is a free and informal service for parents and carers whose child has recently been diagnosed with vision impairment, or who want to find out m…
