14 g e t t i n g s t a r t e d
Many people can help do these activities
Encourage family members, neighbors, and friends to become
involved, too. People around you often want to help, but they may
feel uncomfortable because they do not know how. Share what you
have learned about vision problems,
the activities you and your child are
working on, and the reasons for doing
these activities.
I worried I wouldn’t have time
to teach my son Guddi. But
between myself, my husband
and the other children, we have
found many ways to do things
with him as we go about our
chores.
My mother-in-law and
neighbors also help with
our daughter. At first they
thought it would be hard
because they weren’t sure
what to do. I explained
what Namita needed to
learn and how to help her,
and now they spend time
with her every day.
Children can also help if you show them how. Explain how they can
adapt some of their games to include your child. Then encourage
them to come up with new ideas on their own.
The children have discovered that
Hanke can follow them when they
clap their hands. Now they can all
play tag.
helping children who are blind