This podcast dives deep into the triumphs, challenges, and strategies that are part of the lives of those who care for young children with blindness and visual impairment, building an audio community of families, caregivers and early interventionists.
Feeling This Life
Claim This Podcastby VIPS (Vision Interventions and Parental Support)
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51 episodes
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Podcast Overview
This podcast dives deep into the triumphs, challenges, and strategies that are part of the lives of those who care for young children with blindness and visual impairment, building an audio community of families, caregivers and early interventionists.
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1/31/2022
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Recent Episodes
May 4, 2026
Let’s Talk About It: Listener Q&A
<p>In this episode, we answer listener questions from families and professionals supporting children who are blind or have low vision. We share practical ideas, real-life experiences, and honest conversation. </p><p>Links for resources mentioned in this episode: </p><p>CVI Scottland: CVI Scotland is a charitable organization (SC046836) and comprehensive online resource dedicated to understanding, identifying, and supporting cortical visual impairment (CVI). It provides evidence-based information for parents, educators, and professionals to help them understand how CVI impacts daily life, offering, lessons, and practical tools. </p><p><a href="https://cviscotland.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://cviscotland.org/</u></a> </p><p>CVI Now: Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of childhood blindness and low vision. CVI Now through Perkins School for the Blind follows current research, center the diverse CVI lived experiences, and support families and educators. Every person with CVI has the right to a timely diagnosis, and the support and access they need to find their place in the world. </p><p><a href="https://www.perkins.org/cvi-now/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://www.perkins.org/cvi-now/</u></a> </p><p>Great IDEA Game Show Feeling This Life Episode: </p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kIwOomBrJkeh1FOfzSux5?si=F2AiHKjESgyknUzns6pSxA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kIwOomBrJkeh1FOfzSux5?si=F2AiHKjESgyknUzns6pSxA</u></a> </p><p>ECTA: The ECTA Center supports state IDEA programs in developing high-quality, effective, and sustainable state and local systems, to improve <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/section-303.212" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">access</a>, <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/section-300.138" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">services</a>, and supports for children with disabilities and their families that result in positive outcomes. </p><p><a href="https://ectacenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://ectacenter.org/</u></a> </p><p> </p><p>We love voicemail! Please leave us a message: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FeelingThisLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://www.speakpipe.com/FeelingThisLife</u></a> </p><p>Children who are blind and low “Vision AND” have additional needs may receive early intervention services from multiple professionals. A list of those services can be found <a href="https://vipsorg.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/FeelingThisLife/EaRLondIJH5DmJiX6vmHchcBaSKS6KGmB7PR3P_dc7jlSQ?e=w5A1dY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>here</u></a>. </p><p>Please give us your feedback using this survey link: <a href="https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw</u></a> </p><p> </p><p>Make a Donation to- </p><p>VIPS: <a href="https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495</u></a> </p><p> </p><p>Follow us on Facebook @<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Feelingthislifepodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Feelingthislifepodcast</u></a> and Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingthislife?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Feelingthislife</u></a> </p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:feelingthislife@vips.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>feelingthislife@vips.org</u></a> <a href="http://www.anchorcenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u></u></a> </p><p><a href="http://www.vips.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>www.vips.org</u></a> </p>
April 6, 2026
Vision AND General Education with Rachel Will and Meggan Heady
<p>Jenny interviews Rachel Will and Meggan Heady, two experienced public school teachers who once taught her daughter. The conversation is about how educational experiences are strengthened through collaboration between families, general education teachers and teachers of the visually impaired or other specialties. </p><p>Cathy shares insights on Universal Design for Learning and how educators can create learning environments that meet the needs of all students. She explains how thoughtful lesson design, multiple ways for students to engage with content and varied options for demonstrating learning can help make classrooms more inclusive and accessible. </p><p>Later in the conversation, Jenny and Paige talk about the anxiety many families feel about how their child will do in school, especially during important transitions. From starting school for the first time to moving between grades or classrooms, they share insights into why these moments can feel overwhelming for both children and parents. </p><p> </p><p>We love voicemail! Please leave us a message: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FeelingThisLife" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.speakpipe.com/FeelingThisLife</a> </p><p>Children who are blind and low “Vision AND” have additional needs may receive early intervention services from multiple professionals. A list of those services can be found <a href="https://vipsorg.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/FeelingThisLife/EaRLondIJH5DmJiX6vmHchcBaSKS6KGmB7PR3P_dc7jlSQ?e=w5A1dY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>. </p><p>Please give us your feedback using this survey link: <a href="https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw</a> </p><p> </p><p>Make a Donation to- </p><p>VIPS: <a href="https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495</a> </p><p> </p><p>Follow us on Facebook @<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Feelingthislifepodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Feelingthislifepodcast</a> and Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingthislife?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Feelingthislife</a> </p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:feelingthislife@vips.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">feelingthislife@vips.org</a> <a href="http://www.anchorcenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a> </p><p><a href="http://www.vips.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.vips.org</a> </p><p></p>
March 2, 2026
Vision AND Supporting Preschoolers with Complex Needs with Emily Munson
<p>Paige interviews Emily Munson, a preschool teacher in an early childhood classroom for children who are medically complex. Emily shares her journey of finding her way to her dream classroom. She tells how she includes children who are blind and low vision, and gives a sneak peek into her favorite lesson to teach. </p><p>Jenny, Paige, and Cathy discuss the powerful impact of preschool. They reflect on the way that Emily seamlessly integrates strategies into the environment that help children thrive and ease parental anxiety. </p><p>The group dives deep into the importance of observation as a foundational tool for both teachers and families. Jenny and Paige emphasize that learning to "watch and wait" is a vital skill for families before jumping into action. </p><p>The conversation also covers the often-daunting transition from early intervention to preschool. Cathy breaks down the role of Child Find, a federal requirement that ensures children are evaluated for special education services, and how the process varies by state. Paige shares how early intervention programs support families through this eligibility process. Finally, the team discusses the importance of trusting your instincts when choosing a school and utilizing State Early Learning Guidelines to ensure children are getting the support they need. </p><p><a href="https://www.understood.org/en/articles/child-find-what-it-is-and-how-it-works" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://www.understood.org/en/articles/child-find-what-it-is-and-how-it-works</u></a> </p><p> </p><p>We love voicemail! Please leave us a message: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FeelingThisLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://www.speakpipe.com/FeelingThisLife</u></a> </p><p>Children who are blind and low “Vision AND” have additional needs may receive early intervention services from multiple professionals. A list of those services can be found <a href="https://vipsorg.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/FeelingThisLife/EaRLondIJH5DmJiX6vmHchcBaSKS6KGmB7PR3P_dc7jlSQ?e=w5A1dY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>here</u></a>. </p><p>Please give us your feedback using this survey link: <a href="https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw</u></a> </p><p> </p><p>Make a Donation to- </p><p>VIPS: <a href="https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495</u></a> </p><p> </p><p>Follow us on Facebook @<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Feelingthislifepodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Feelingthislifepodcast</u></a> and Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingthislife?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Feelingthislife</u></a> </p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:feelingthislife@vips.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>feelingthislife@vips.org</u></a> <a href="http://www.anchorcenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u></u></a> </p><p><a href="http://www.vips.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>www.vips.org</u></a> </p>
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