Hayden is a happy kid with a vibrant personality. He was born with a rare disease that caused him to have seizures.

Because of this, Hayden’s parents connected with Cleveland Sight Center and started to work with Barb, an early intervention specialist to identify if his seizures impacted his vision. Through this partnership, Barb has been able to help Hayden’s parents understand what he can see and what he can’t see as he ages. Hayden’s parents are grateful for the resources Barb brought into their lives to help Hayden meet his milestones with the vision he has.

“Working with Barb has been super helpful,” Hayden’s mom, Ashley said. “The education she provided gives us the confidence we need to support Hayden.”

Barb has also opened the door to resources Hayden is eligible for through the American Printing House for the Blind. Through this program, children and families have access to a variety of educational materials, including the CVI book builder. The book builder allows them to make custom books for Hayden. It's hard for him to understand 2-D images in a traditional book, so the book builder allows them to create 3-D books with materials he can touch and feel.