For this year’s Giving Tuesday, LightHouse is raising money for our Little Learners program, which serves blind and low vision children from ages 0 to 3. We’re sharing stories sent to us by families who have been served by the Little Learners program.
Here is a story from Little Learner’s Mom, Maisara:
“My son was only several months old when he was diagnosed with a visual impairment. I was devastated when I found out and feeling hopeless. Then I got connected to Little Learners Specialist Elizabeth. Elizabeth taught me helpful skills like baby massage to help my son with his body awareness – this also helps me bond with him as well. When Elizabeth comes to our home, she does fun activities with my son that engages and strengthens his fine motor skills and sensory awareness.
“In addition to our home sessions, after every ophthalmology appointment my son has, Elizabeth goes over the doctor’s summary report with me and explains what the doctor is saying since I don’t understand the medical terms. She also assessed our home environment and helped us make it more accessible for my son.
“I don’t know what I’d do without Elizabeth! She knows when I am feeling overwhelmed and helps bring a sense of calmness and peace to me. Her insight, advice, and expertise are invaluable. My family is so lucky to be able to receive these services from LightHouse Little Learners to help us navigate life and figure things out for my son and our family.”
