Learning to Walk Down a Curb

Here is an uplifting video about a 4 year old boy who is completely blind and learns how to walk down a curb independently. As the description of the video shows, it is "a lesson in bravery."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BsXa-mAKDVs

Independence for Teens and Parents

Here is a great article by Quest Online Magazine about how teens can become more independent and how to transition into becoming adults. The article goes through important categories such as timing, assistants, and resources to help further the discussion. It is always a hard topic to address, but independence is a great step to work towards.

Read the article at:
http://static.mda.org/publications/Quest/q32teens.html

Another resource that may be helpful is our own EmpowerTech organization. We help individuals with disabilities to establish independence through the use of technology. We also have a program to help prepare students for employment.

Please visit us at:
http://empowertech.org/