How to prepare your visually impaired child to start school or day care

As many parents know, a child’s first day of school can be an emotional experience, for children and their parents. While the emotions you feel as your child walks into their new school may be complicated, parents typically believe that their child is prepared for whatever school has in store for them.

For parents of a visually impaired child, extra measures of preparation must be taken to ensure their child can learn and thrive in a school environment. 

Unsure of where to start? There are several ways to prepare your visually impaired child (and yourself) for their first day of school. Starting early and making sure the necessary resources are available for your child is the key to their success.