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Description: By sharing her personal journey and resources, Kristin Smedley will help families understand the real possibilities of raising children who are Thriving Blind Kristin s resources: Thriving Blind Community (Facebook) and Thriving Blind Academy, helps parents change their perspective of what it means to parent children with vision loss. Kristin understands the fear and sadness of learning her children were visually impaired. Through her lived experience, she shares the importance of flipping that fear into focus and empowering children with vision loss to thrive.Instructor: Kristin SmedleyInstructor s Title: Founder, Thriving Blind AcademyInstructor s Affiliation: Thriving Blind AcademyPrimary Core or ECC Area: Self-determination, social interaction skills, compensatory academics, activities of daily living, career explorationTarget Audience: Parents, Teachers working with children with visual impairments and their familiesPre-requisite knowledge: none needMaterials Needed: None neededLesson Plan Goal:Participants will gain a deep understanding of the roles of parents as teachers and leaders in developing independent and empowered children, youth, and adults with visual impairments or blindness.Learning Objectives: Participants will1. Describe what it means to be Thriving Blind2. Identify 3 resources available to support parents of children with visual impairments3. Describe the psycho-social impact of vision loss through the ages for children, youth, young-adults, and families |
