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Mindfulness activities for children with a visual impairment
Mindfulness is a practice where you use your senses to physically engage in the world around you. We've put together some useful activities to support visually impaired children.
The benefits of baby massage for infants with a visual impairment
Baby massage is beneficial for both infants and their parents, but it is particularly valuable for children who have a visual impairment as it promotes communication through touch.
Sensory gift ideas for children and young people with a visual impairment
Our Children and Young People's team have put together some great suggestions for sensory gift ideas for young people who have a visual impairment.
Sensory activity ideas for Christmas
Our Children and Young People's team have put together some sensory activity ideas to try out at home over the Christmas period with blind or visually impaired young people.
Top tips for visiting an eye clinic with your child
Appointments of any kind can cause worry and stress, especially when the appointment is for your child. Our top tips will hopefully help when you visit the eye clinic.
Back to school after lockdown: A guide for teachers of children with a vision impairment
Teachers are preparing for children to return to classrooms during Covid-19 - our guide should help you consider how you can better support children with a vision impairment.
Back to school after lockdown: A guide for parents of children with a vision impairment
Parents of children with a vision impairment may have concerns over the return to school during Covid-19; this guide is designed to give peace of mind during uncertain times.
Help your visually impaired child learn at home
Some children may need to be motivated to learn at home, but there is so much learning to be done through play, crafts and games! Here are some ideas to try.
A young person’s guide to visually impaired bloggers and YouTubers
Orla, 17, talks about some of the fab influential bloggers and YouTubers out there who she follows, and who she thinks other young people with sight loss might also enjoy.
Mindfulness for children with a visual impairment or additional support needs
Mindfulness can foster wellbeing, improve self-confidence and self-esteem, and provide coping mechanisms, which has proved to be beneficial to children with a visual impairment.
Keeping children with sight loss active at home
Tips to keep children with sight loss active at home, through sports and activities that can be done in the house or garden.
Engaging the other senses in children with sight loss
Most info we gain about the world is through vision. This blog explores sensory learning and ways to encourage children to engage their senses and understand their world better.
12 tips for keeping your visually impaired child entertained and educated at home
Most children will now be learning from home during this period. Follow our tips to find out what is right for you and your visually impaired child during this time.
Accessible board games and activities for families with a visual impairment
Board games are great. Finding accessible board games can be difficult. We took a look at the market to find accessible options for VI people.
Oldham CYP Project recognised with national award
We're pleased to announce that last week, Henshaws were awarded the 'Together We Are Stronger' award from Visionary!
A look back at our Children & Families summer
Andrea, our Children & Families Enablement Officer, shares what the group got up to over summer and the upcoming activities ahead this autumn.
Jam-packed timetable of events for Children & Families!
Our Children & Families service runs a number of different fun activities and events throughout the year; find out what we're running this summer in Greater Manchester.
I Can Do It’s fun-filled week at Children’s Adventure Farm
Last week, our independence course 'I Can Do It' spent the week at the Children's Adventure Farm in Altrincham, for a fun-filled week of cooking, animals and adventure!
New children and families services in Oldham
Our new Children & Families Enablement Officer Sara will be working in Oldham - find out about the services she will be offering around the local area.
(Even more) fun activities and ideas to keep your VI child entertained during the holidays
Getting stuck for ideas on what activities to do with your children over the summer holidays? We've got you covered!
Widening horizons and stretching boundaries – our first round of IMCYP courses have been a resounding success!
Our Children and Young People’s Enablement Officer, Natalie Thompson, tells us about the success of our first round of IMCYP courses which took place in Manchester this Summer.
How to communicate with a visually impaired child
Children with a visual impairment just need a little extra support to develop their communication. Follow our guide.
Mountains of fun learning to ski at Chill Factore!
During the Spring Bank half term we took a group of children and young people to Chill Factore for a beginner’s taster ski-ing session: Fiona tells us more about their fab day out.
“We must not let young people with sight loss fall through the gaps”
Our Research and Information Manager Helen recently attended the Vision UK Conference held in London and tells us about her experience.
An introduction from our children and family specialists
An introduction from our children and family specialists, Fiona and Zahida on their roles at Henshaws.
