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You are at eyeway.org : inform : parenting : helping children who are blind : chapter 8 Chapter 8: Teaching Everyday ActivitiesYour child is young now, but someday he will be an adult. A child who is blind or cannot see well can grow up to be a capable, contributing member of your family and community. Like other children, he must learn how to:
Taking care of himselfDaily living skills include eating, dressing, using the toilet, and keeping clean. A child who cannot see well needs to learn all these skills so that he can take care of himself. As he grows up, if he canke care of himself it will be much easier for him to go to school and earn a living.
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