A Parent and Counselor's Perspective

As both a counselor and a parent to a child with color blindness, I've come to understand how this often-invisible difference can quietly shape daily life - from challenges in the classroom and on the field, to the deeper journey of self-acceptance. Through this page, I hope to raise awareness, challenge assumptions, and advocate for more inclusive ways of seeing and designing the world around us.

What is Color Blindness?

Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is a condition where a person has difficulty distinguishing certain colors—most commonly reds and greens, or blues and yellows. It’s not a form of blindness, but rather a difference in the way the eyes and brain perceive color. This condition is usually inherited and affects more boys than girls, about 1 in 12 males and 1 in 200 females. While it often goes unnoticed in early childhood, it can impact everyday experiences like learning, playing sports, or seeing signs properly, such as traffic lights. Understanding color blindness is the first step toward making environments more inclusive and helping individuals thrive with the way they see the world.

Please stay tuned as I add content to this page that can hopefully help families and schools create safer, more accessible environments.