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For the Family

As a friend or relative of someone with impaired vision, you play a key role in helping the person adjust to that condition. You are equally important as a partner in the process of vision rehabilitation.

Whether the problem occurs suddenly or gradually, it is bound to cause stress, anxiety, and vision-related physical limitations such as writing or driving. An understanding, supportive circle of friends and relatives can provide the foundation for building a “redesigned” life. A family’s attitude can greatly influence the course of action.

If you consider the person’s vision impairment in terms of a problem or series of problems (as opposed to a tragic event), the next logical step is to seek solutions. The thought itself is empowering; it assumes there are answers to be found. The next step is to approach it as a team effort, with planning and decision making in the hands of the visually impaired person, assisted by others in the group plus specialists in the vision rehabilitation field.

Keep in mind that the most valuable help you can give is:

  • Encouraging self-reliance
  • Building self-confidence
  • Recognizing progress
  • Avoiding overprotectiveness


WonderBaby.org is dedicated to helping parents of young children with visual impairments as well as children with multiple disabilities. Here you’ll find a database of articles written by parents who want to share with others what they’ve learned about playing with and teaching a blind child, as well as links to meaningful resources and ways to connect with other families.

FamilyConnect offers a virtual lifeline to parents of children with visual impairments. We provide information and resources and host an online community where families find support, comfort, and help.


A Guide to Vision Loss for Family and Friends

Vision loss happens to families, not just individuals. If you have a parent, spouse, other family member, or friend who is experiencing vision loss, you naturally want to offer comfort and support. What you may want most of all, however, is to see that person in the same light as before: independent, capable, and full of life. Find support and inspiration at the American Foundation of the Blind partner site VisionAware®.


Families Helping Families of Southeast Louisiana

Families Helping Families of Southeast Louisiana (FHF of SELA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit resource center for individuals with disabilities and their families. At FHF of SELA, all of our employees are parents or siblings of someone with a disability or are an individual with a disability themselves. We believe that because of our compassionate and empathetic staff, we provide the best possible support, resources, and programming for people with disabilities and their families.

Website: www.fhfsela.org

Email: info@fhfsela.org

Phone: (504)-943-0343

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