A Different Way of Seeing : Youth with Visual Impairments and Blindness

Kyla passed the ball to her teammate, then raced up the court.

Somehow, she lost track of the orange globe and didn't see it again until right before it smashed into her left cheek.

Kyla's head snapped. At courtside, a paramedic asked her to close her left eye and see with her right. 'How's everything look?' 'Just fine.' The paramedic instructed her to close her right eye and look with her left. 'How about now?' 'I see bright flashing lights, some black specks, and a dark cloud right where you should be.' 'In that case, you win some eye shields and a trip to the emergency room.'In "A Different Way of Seeing: Youth with Visual Impairments and Blindness", you will learn about many different visual disorders, what can cause them, and resources to help deal with the challenges visual impairments can bring.

As you follow Kyla's story, you will learn what it is like to be visually impaired.

Along the way, you will also learn about the resources and adaptive devices - like white canes, guide dogs, Braille, blind camps, music programs, and sports opportunities - available to help youth with blindness or vision impairment. People with vision impairments have many stories to tell - stories of determination, hope, and accomplishment.