Description: Junior Blind of America serves children ages 3-6 and their families, these services provide essential support to help children successfully transition into the special education public school system and maximize their developmental progress. Services include: parent support and advocacy training, IEP support and guidance, phone consultations and periodic home visits, accompany families to ophthalmologist or optometrist appointments, classroom teacher consultations, orientation & mobility consultations for specific geographic areas, family support groups, educational workshops, family regional picnics and social activities, and family camp at Junior Blind's camp bloomfield in Malibu. A child may be referred to the program by a family member, healthcare or blindness professional, regional center, or school district.
Eligibility: Formal diagnosis not required. If a child exhibits any sign of visual impairment, assessments will be conducted and referrals made to professionals for formal diagnosis. Must be child/family in Central and Southern California.
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