How can kids learn about vision impairment?
We have created a series of Kids’ Quests designed to get kids to think about people with disabilities and some of the issues related to participation in daily activities, health, and accessibility. The Quests were written for children in 4th through 6th grades, but can be modified by teachers or parents for use with children of other ages and abilities. Each Quest takes kids through a series of steps that encourage them to use the Internet to learn about a disability and the effect it has on a child’s life. One of the Kids’ Quests is about people who have vision problems. [Go to the vision impairment Kids’ Quest] Where can I go to learn more about vision impairment? National Information Center on Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) NICHCY provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, teachers, and other professionals. NICHCY has a fact sheet about vision impairment that includes information on topics such as characteristics of children with
