In BEGIN, young children who are blind or visually impaired learn skills that will support their future learning.
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"BEGIN has made such a difference in our lives. The staff have taught me how to equip my boys with the skills they will need throughout their lives to manage their visual conditions. They surprise me every day with the things they learn in BEGIN."
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New BEGIN brochure now available!
First Steps to BEGIN: Contact Memri Lerch for more information about the BEGIN program and support groups.
Download intake forms (Microsoft Word):
Medical Release
Family Form
Parent Questionnaire
Family Support Options
Service Options
Interesting Links:
www.afb.org – something for everyone
www.tsbvi.edu – the resource for information, up-to-date research, resources
www.focusfamilies.org – for families of children with optic nerve hypoplasia and septo optic dysplasia
www.albinism.org – the place for families of children with albinism as well as adults
www.ropard.org – for families of children with retinopathy of prematurity
www.seedlings.org – for braille books
www.hadley.edu – family education courses online and through mail for families with children with v.i.
www.familyconnect.org – great linking website for parents of children with v.i.
www.focus-ga.org – excellent local support and respite organization
www.lekotekga.org – adapted toys and activities for children with special needs
www.p2pga.org – great resources for parents of children with special needs
www.wrightslaw.com – good resource for parents of children entering the public school system
Attention Vision Teachers: The Braille Readiness Grid developed by BEGIN Director Anne McComiskey can be downloaded here in a PDF or Microsoft Word format. For more information, contact Anne McComiskey at amccomiskey@cviga.org.
