Each episode, we’ll be chatting about topics that matter to our community, sharing stories, and hearing from inspiring guests.
In Episode 3 of EyeChat: Conversations from NCW, NCW staff members and former students Emma Williams and Will Norman join us for an honest and insightful discussion about their experiences of being parents with a vision impairment.
Drawing on their own journeys through parenthood, Emma and Will reflect on the joys, challenges and realities of raising children while navigating a world that is often designed with sighted parents in mind. From practical day-to-day parenting strategies to overcoming assumptions and barriers, they share personal stories, experiences and perspectives that offer a fascinating insight into family life as a vision impaired parent.
The conversation explores topics including independence, confidence, accessibility and the importance of having the right support networks around you. Emma and Will also discuss how their experiences as former NCW students helped shape the independent skills and resilience they draw on as parents today.
Filled with humour, honesty and valuable insight, this episode celebrates the many ways vision impaired parents adapt, thrive and support their families. It also challenges common misconceptions about parenting with a vision impairment and highlights the strengths, skills and determination that many vision impaired parents bring to family life.
Whether you are a parent yourself, know someone with a vision impairment, or simply want to learn more about different experiences of family life, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Tune in for Part 1 of this engaging discussion and hear Emma and Will share their experiences of Parenting Beyond Sight.
EyeChat: Conversations from NCW is our weekly podcast hosted by staff and students, bringing you stories, experiences and conversations from across the blind and vision impaired community.
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