Parent Guide: Raising a Legally Blind Child in NY

This guide will help guide you through getting started with your legally blind child.

This guide is for you if you’re looking to:

• Understanding where to start after your child’s diagnosis
• Finding educational and school-based resources
• Learning about transportation and support services
• Exploring adaptive technology and accessibility tools
• Finding programs that can help build independence
• Understanding benefits and services your child may qualify for
• Finding community and parent support resources
• Knowing what questions to ask and what documents to keep organized
• Discovering products and tools that may make everyday life easier

• Instead of spending hours trying to figure out where to begin, this guide gives you a starting point and practical resources you can explore for your child.

  Created by a parent, for parents. 🤎

  This guide is for informational and resource purposes and does not replace medical, legal, educational, or benefits advice.