152 s u p p o r t f o r p a r e n t s a n d c a r e g i v e r s
Working together for change
Parents groups work on many kinds of projects. They may try to improve
the economic conditions of families, the attitudes of communities, the
government’s laws and services for blind children — all as a way to help
their children.
Most blind children come from poor families. To get more resources for
their children, a parents group can:
• find ways to get funding for new projects to help children with
disabilities
• help parents develop new job skills
• offer workshops on ways to teach and help children with disabilities
• develop groups and camps for the brothers and sisters of children
with disabilities
These mothers learned
how to sew clothing so
they could earn more
money, work closer to
home, and spend more
time with their children.
Parents groups can work to make the community more friendly and
safe for all children with disabilities. Often, involving your neighbors in
fixing safety problems in the community (see Chapter 9) is a good way
to begin building solidarity with people with disabilities.
Many parents groups have
worked to educate the
rest of the community
about disabilities.
They use discussion
groups, workshops,
radio programs,
newsletters,
billboards, street
theater, and posters
to help others
understand more
about disabilities.
helping children who are blind