Friends and Family

Parents' Place

Summary: Information, advice and forums for parents of blind or partially sighted children, and parents who have sight problems.

• Events in your area
• On the forum…
• Parents’ place contents
• Insight magazine
• Advice and support

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Parents’ Place is a safe place to meet other parents, pick up tips and advice, and get information about health, rights and services.

See Learning for advice on schools and supporting your child through the education system.

Events in your area

See our growing events board for family events near you. Contact your nearest family services officer to find out more.

On the forum…

Join the Parents’ Place forum and talk with other parents. See also our other forums and groups.

Parents’ place contents

• Coming to terms with your child's sight problem
• Family Services: what we do and how we can support you.
• Family matters: facts about benefits and support, family life, tips and stories.
• Health and wellbeing: advice on eye health, general health, mobility, safety, bullying and emotions.
• Leisure and play: about vacation schemes, days out and accessible events, toys, games, books and TV.
• Frequently asked questions.

What's new

• 1 July: Review of the Gym and play ball, written by a parent.
• 19th June: New site for teenagers - quizzes, stories and advice on sport, music, clothes, eye conditions and bullying.

Insight magazine

Insight magazine is for parents and everyone who supports children and young people with sight problems, including those with complex needs. It's packed with ideas, stories and advice from teachers, parents and leading experts.

Advice and support

Get in touch with your nearest family services officer.

If you need to find a local Qualified Teacher of Visually Impaired Children (QTVI), phone our helpline on 0845 766 9999 or 020 7388 2525, or email helpline@rnib.org.uk.

Content author: parents@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 23/07/2008 16:13