Designing a bedroom for a visually impaired child can be a challenging task. With some understanding of your child's visual impairment and careful preparation and planning in the design process, you can create a practical, safe and engaging bedroom.

A great start in the design process is to involve your child in the planning and design process wherever possible. Discuss their likes and dislikes and their hopes, needs and wishes for the room.

It's important to always consider safety throughout the decorating process. If your child is required to use a cane, then make sure the bedroom is easy for them to navigate and completely clutter free. Keep the area around the bed clear so that they can move about safely. Ensure that the path to the bathroom is clear and easy to navigate to eliminate stumbling.

It's more than likely that a child who is visually impaired or with special needs will spend more time in their bedroom than other children, so make the room as comforting and practical as possible. If a child is blind or visually impaired, they have to rely on their secondary senses, so have toys in an accessible position in the room that can encourage and develop on their secondary senses.

Placing hooks at your child's reaching height and within easy reach for commonly used items, such as bed robes and jackets are a great idea. It's important to ensure that your child can maintain their independence wherever possible, while also keeping safety a priority.

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