A fire in the home is every parent’s worst nightmare. When a child who is blind or visually impaired lives in the home, the danger can be even worse.All children need to be taught fire safety and how to evacuate in a fire. When a child is blind, there are some different methods that can be used to make sure he fully understands the danger and what needs to happen in the event of a fire.
This article outlines 8 good tips for teaching fire safety to children with visual impairments and should help you to keep your kids safe in a fire.
Do you have any advice to add?
8 Tips for Teaching Fire Safety to Kids Who are Blind
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