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Our Mission&To provide counseling, support, information and advocacy to families when there has been a diagnosis of cancer or other diseases that may impact vision.
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Institute for Families has published several videos to educate, support and inform children, families, friends and healthcare professionals.
A $10 per video donation is suggested to cover our costs plus an additional $1 if ordering outside of the United States to cover postage.
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To order, please contact us via e-mail:
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- Brothers and Sisters . . . Growing Up with a Blind Sibling
Eight brothers and sisters of blind or visually impaired children talk to us from their hearts about what it's like to grow up with a sibling with a disability. Appropriate for families and professionals.
- Being Blind . . . Inspirational Stories
Six totally blind children, ages ten to eighteen, enlighten us about their lives. Appropriate for families and professionals.
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- Heart to Heart
Dom DeLuise hosts conversations with parents about their feelings in coping with a blind or visually impaired child. Suitable for parents in individual or group settings, and for medical and/or educational professionals.
- Breaking the News
Four physicians discuss their feelings, experiences, growth, and style when conveying a serious diagnosis to patients and parents of patients. Appropriate for use in medical school curriculum and for experienced physicians of all medical disciplines.
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