Category Archives: Visual Impairment

Graham

March 2014 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Graham was born in March 2014 and was found abandoned when he was about a month old. He has been diagnosed with a visual impairment of both eyes and postoperative congenital heart disease (VSD). SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST In September 2014 Graham underwent the correction of DCRV and repair of VSD under general anesthesia. The operative process was smooth and he recovered well after cardiotonic and […]

Categories: Blind, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Ally

December 2013 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Ally was born in December 2013 and was abandoned when she was about 6 weeks old. She has been diagnosed with Congenital Absence of fingers and toes, and Congenital Ocular Dysplasia. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Ally has no vision in her right eye but she is able to see with her left eye (which has mild nystagmus.) At 3 months old she could hold her head […]

Categories: CHINA PROGRAM, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Limb Difference, Nystagmus, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Jackson

December 2013 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Jackson was born in December 2013 and found abandoned almost six months later. He has been diagnosed with Aplasia of Optic Nerve. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Jackson adapted to life in his institute quickly. At the age of 10 months he began participating in the Parenting Program for Infants to receive early education. When caretakers would touch his face he would smile an liked […]

Categories: Blind, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Harlow

April 2013 by waitingchildinfo

Harlow was born in April 2013 and found abandoned when she was about a month old. She has congenital glaucoma, which means she is basically blind although she has some light sensation. There is hope that she will have vision with surgery. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Harlow has waited so long for treatment. Doctors say she is a candidate for corneal transplants, but before that can happen she needs immediate surgery to give […]

Categories: Blind, CHINA PROGRAM, Girls, Glaucoma, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Arlo

November 2012 by waitingchildinfo

Arlo was born in November 2012 and found abandoned when he was around 3.5 months old. He has been diagnosed with congenital optic atrophy of both eyes. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD At the age of 4 months Arlo could listen to sounds carefully and responded to loud sounds. At the age of 7 months he could wave his hands and feet when happy, and he liked sucking his fingers. He could smile when being kissed or played with. At […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Blind, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

King

May 2011 by waitingchildinfo

King was born in May 2011 and found abandoned when he was a few weeks old. He has been diagnosed with horizontal nystagmus and corneal opacity in both eyes. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST King’s original report was completed in February 2014 and at that time he was said to be a healthy boy. Caretakers taught him to stack blocks and when he would reach out to knock them over he […]

Categories: Blind, Boys, Cataracts, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, GRANT AVAILABLE, Nystagmus, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Grace

August 2010 by waitingchildinfo

Grace was born in August 2010 and found abandoned when she was 3 months old. She is diagnosed with congenital deafness and retinoblastoma (eye cancer). With the inability to hear, Grace seldom communicated with the outside world in her infancy. By the age of 6 months, Grace received an official diagnosis of retinoblastoma and began chemotherapy. She received surgery on her right eye, where the cancer was located, that led to blindness in that eye. Her caretakers noted that “she suffered so […]

Categories: Blind, Cancer, CHINA PROGRAM, Deaf, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hearing Loss, Retinoblastoma, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Paul

February 2010 by waitingchildinfo

PASSWORD TO VIEW POST: waiting Paul was born in February 2010 and found abandoned when he was around 4 years old. He has been diagnosed with a visual impairment of both eyes. His physical condition is good. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Paul’s adoption report was written in September 2016. At that time he was described as being active, cheerful and polite. He was sensitive to sounds and could distinguish the footsteps of adults from children, and his […]

Categories: Blind, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Estropia, Nystagmus, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

James

July 2009 by waitingchildinfo

James was born in July 2009 and found abandoned at 9 months old. He was diagnosed with retinoblastoma and by the age of 2 had undergone chemotherapy and had both of his eyes removed. *** Grant up to $5,000 available for qualifying families *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST His caretakers reported that at first James was very sad and seemed to lack a sense of security since he lost his eyesight. He depended on others for most […]

Categories: Boys, Cancer, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, Retinoblastoma, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Jordan

February 2008 by waitingchildinfo

AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Jordan was born in February 2008 and abandoned when he was 18 months old. He is diagnosed as having congenital microphthalmus, congenital cataracts and delayed intelligence development. Jordan lives in a foster family who report that he is always in a good mood. He takes the bus to school, feeds and dresses himself and goes to the bathroom on his own. Due to his poor vision, his intellectual development is behind his peers but […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Winnie

December 2007 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT AVAILABLE TO COVER ALL PLACING AGENCY ADOPTION FEES *** Winnie was born in December 2007 and found abandoned as a newborn. She has been diagnosed with post-operative cleft palate, dysplasia on the right eye, cerebral palsy and Down Syndrome. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD When Winnie was 2 years old she began receiving rehabilitation training to help with her delays. By the age of 4 she could walk with the help of orthopedic shoes, and […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Palate, Delays, Down Syndrome, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Jasper

August 2007 by waitingchildinfo

Jasper was born in August 2007 and was found abandoned with a birth note when he was around 2 months old. He has been diagnosed as being blind. *** Grant Available *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST His report was written in March 2009 and at that time he was described as having normal development and being cute and lovely. He liked playing with toys that made sound and listening to music, TV and radio. […]

Categories: Blind, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Matthew

August 2007 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Matthew was born August 2007 and found abandoned when he was about a week old. He has been diagnosed with aniridia, which is poor vision. Agency staff visited with Matthew at his orphanage in late June 2015 and were very impressed with him. He was interested in the games on our I-Pad, recited a poem, and seemed to be a happy boy. He has no other health issues besides his vision problem. Matthew wears glasses […]

Categories: Boys, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Sean

October 2006 by waitingchildinfo

*** $6,500 GRANT AVAILABLE *** Sean was born in October 2006 and is described as a sweet, good-natured boy who loves to laugh with other children and is helpful to everyone. He focuses for a long time on his drawings—portraits, houses, and interesting events. He is happy when praised and likes to show off for other children. He is diagnosed with albinism and has poor vision. His development is slower than his peers, but he studies language, math, […]

Categories: Albinism, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Eliza

July 2006 by waitingchildinfo

SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD ON THE SHARED LIST Eliza was born in July 2006 and found wrapped in a blanket at just a few weeks old and diagnosed with micro cornea of both eyes, cataract and ophthalmic dysplasia. She lived with a foster family until March of 2011 who took good care of her and taught her simple knowledge. At the time of her report, August 2013, she was attending preschool within the orphanage and enjoying music and language. In September 2013 […]

Categories: Girls, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

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