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How habilitation specialists can help you develop children’s independence
Habilitation specialists teach children and young people with vision impairment to move around as safely, efficiently and independently as possible. But, as Fiona Broadley explains, these professionals deliver much more.
Inclusive play and playgrounds for children with vision impairment
How can schools make playgrounds an easier place for pupils with vision impairment?
How to make school lunch more enjoyable for children with vision impairment
School lunchtimes can sometimes be a challenging experience for children with vision impairment. The canteen may be too noisy, there may be a lack of direction or there is confusion about what food is available. So, what action can schools take to turn lunchtime into a pleasant experience?
Play for children with complex needs
Sarah Holton shares her favourite play ideas from RNIB’s guide to Working with complex needs.
Supporting parents to find quality childcare
Any parent looking for childcare – either for pre-schoolers or for wraparound care for school-aged children – faces a challenge. Finding the right care is often difficult, and that is quite separate from the issue of cost.
Why register your child's vision impairment?
Registering your child's vision impairment can open the door to a wide range of services and support. In the film below, we follow Nick Radford as he goes through the process of getting certified and registered.
Creating accessible learning materials
Modifying learning materials takes skill and a knowledge of how it will be used. But with practice a straightforward literary text can be downloaded and changed into the required font size in just 90 seconds.
Handwriting: trial or triumph?
Children with vision impairment can face challenges when learning handwriting. This article explores those issues and some practical solutions.
Aiming high for children with low vision
Good quality low vision assessments are vital to help children to make the best use of their vision. It is important, not just for learning, but for their overall wellbeing and independence too.
The economic impact of sight loss and blindness in the UK adult population
Deloitte Access Economics (Australia) was commissioned by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to update the 2009 Access Economics report on the economic impact of sight loss and blindness in the UK adult population, including the direct and indirect costs of sight loss and blindness, and the burden of sight loss and blindness on health.
