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Low Vision Dad to be tips (Canada) (self.Blind)
submitted by Drop9Reddit
Hey all,
I am going to be a dad later this year and could not be more excited. I am wondering if anyone knows of any good resources or tips for looking after newborns/toddlers as a low vision parent.
I am in Canada and do plan to reach out to CNIB but wasn’t sure if there were other resources that would be good. Thanks!
I am going to be a dad later this year and could not be more excited. I am wondering if anyone knows of any good resources or tips for looking after newborns/toddlers as a low vision parent.
I am in Canada and do plan to reach out to CNIB but wasn’t sure if there were other resources that would be good. Thanks!
KillerLag 3 points 1y ago
Congrats!
There actually is a parenting with blind parents group that CNIB runs. It is virtual, I don't recall if they had in-person or not before COVID.
https://cnib.ca/en/event/parenting-sight-loss-group
What province are you in? VLRO can also provide training (usually under ILS, or Independent Living Skills) for caring for children as well. (VLRO and CNIB are partners, but it's... complicated).
There actually is a parenting with blind parents group that CNIB runs. It is virtual, I don't recall if they had in-person or not before COVID.
https://cnib.ca/en/event/parenting-sight-loss-group
What province are you in? VLRO can also provide training (usually under ILS, or Independent Living Skills) for caring for children as well. (VLRO and CNIB are partners, but it's... complicated).
Drop9Reddit [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Thanks will for sure check that program out. Im in Ontario.
DHamlinMusic 3 points 1y ago
Can't really give you any tips for resources as I am not in Canada, but I am pretty damn close to completely blind and have a 5-month-old so all I can say is you'll do fine it's easier than you would think.
WorldlyLingonberry40 2 points 1y ago
The Blind Parents Connect group on FB is quite good. There is also a Blind Parents Alliance group.
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