National Braille Challenge 2025

CSB Psychologist Presents at 2025 National Braille Challenge on Mental Wellbeing

The California School for the Blind proudly recognizes May Nguyen, Licensed Educational Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist, for her impactful presentation at the 2025 National Braille Challenge.

May led a featured parent session titled, "Supporting Mental Wellbeing: Guidance for Parents of Blind, Low Vision, and Deafblind Students."

 

This well-attended workshop offered caregivers valuable insights into the connection between sensory loss and mental health, focusing on practical, family-centered strategies to nurture emotional wellness at home. Following a brief overview of relevant research, May shared tools and techniques designed to strengthen resilience, promote connection, and build self-determination in youth. Her presentation highlighted the importance of fostering positive mental health through social engagement, physical activity, healthy routines, and mindfulness, specifically tailored to the experiences of students with blindness, low vision, and deafblindness.

To further support families, May provided a downloadable handout full of activity ideas and guidance that parents and educators can begin using right away.

Mental Wellbeing Presentation

Mental Well-Being Fact Sheet and Activity Ideas

CSB congratulates May on this outstanding contribution to the Braille Challenge community and applauds her ongoing leadership in advancing emotional wellness for students and families statewide. For any questions, please reach out to May Nguyen, mnguyen@csb-cde.ca.gov.