Ke Jie is a quiet six year old boy. We often find him playing in bright places as he can perceive light. He particularly likes being outside. On bright sunny days he stares at the sun and smiles, his fingers trying to catch the sunlight. Ke Jie has made tremendous progress since he came to [...]
Children with visual impairments living life to the fullest
Bethel China is a pioneer and leader in the field of early intervention for blind children in China. We have written, filmed and produced the first educational DVD series to be published in China.
The series is currently 4×20 minute videos, each covering a different topic, including Early Intervention, Self-Help Skills, Fine Motor and Braille and Orientation and Mobility.
Guang ke (Jonah)
Jonah came to us in September 2016 from Little Flowers Projects after finishing his treatment for retinoblastoma. He was born in August 2014. He lost both of his eyes to cancer and wears prosthetics. He is a very happy child who loves getting attention from his ayis. He loves eating yogurt and playing with bells. [...]
Dong Qiang (Thomas)
Whenever an adult gives Thomas special attention, they are sure to get a big, bright smile in return! He loves being hugged, talked to, and played with. Thomas was born in November 2004 and has been in Bethel’s care for a long time. He has Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy as well as a visual impairment. [...]