Here you can find the links to additional resources. These resources are organized by the page of the toolkit they best connect to.

Tips for Teachers: Inclusive Digital Classrooms for Blind and Low Vision Students

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1

AFB Accessibility Resources

AEM’s Accessible Learning Across the Lifespan

[Accessibility consultant Nicolas Steenhout offers a beginner look into Basic Accessibility Testing for Websites

Tips for Families

Many organizations connect families, or relate to common experiences.

Family Connect

Wrightslaw Advocacy Center

Understood.org

Lighthouse Guild Tips

National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NFB)

American Council of the Blind (ACB)

Parental Rights Under IDEA from Parent Center Hub

Blind Parent Template Letter Regarding Inaccessible Education Technology

Parent of Blind Student Template Letter Regarding Inaccessible Education Technology

Blind Student Template Letter Regarding Inaccessible Education Technology

Tips for Students Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

Sometimes it helps to know that others are having similar experiences. Getting involved with groups of blind students can offer you support, chances to learn from other youth, and social opportunities.

American Association of the Deaf-Blind

American Council of the Blind Students

DeafBlind Citizens in Action

National Association of Blind Students

National Alliance of Blind Students

Advocacy in the Community

Find out more about what to expect when speaking to elected officials.

Find your elected official.

Social and Emotional Resilience

Resources for social and emotional connection post pandemic

Each of the following organizations offers a way to connect with other youth who are blind or have low vision, their parents, and adults who are blind or have low vision.

Slate Pals

NFB

ACB

Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Youth Programs

Wonderbaby Support Groups for Parents of Blind Kids

Lighthouse Telesupport Groups

Family Connect Support Groups for Parents of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired (Thriving Blind)

Crisis Lines Available

Call 988 if you, or someone you care about, is experiencing a mental health crisis. You can also text 988, or chat using an online service at 988lifeline.org/chat.

Planning for Access

Administration for Children and Families Early Childhood Development Statement (PDF)

Fact Sheet: Providing Students with Disabilities Free Appropriate Public Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Addressing the Need for Compensatory Services Under Section 504

IDEA Return to School Roadmap: Development and Implementation of Individualized Education Programs (Sept. 30, 2021)

ADA National Network OCR Videos

Digital Access in the In-Person environment

Universal Design for Learning Guidelines