Ten participants who demonstrated consistently high resiliency were nominated by their teachers of the visually impaired for this study. They were asked to complete an initial survey consisting of basic demographic information as well as the Walsh Family Resiliency questionnaire. Those who scored with a 4 or higher and indicated interest in continuing were asked to complete two interviews as well as a short journaling activity. Interviews and journal entries were coded for common themes in the areas of risk and protective factors and how they interacted with each other. Results found five common risk factors in answer to research question one: (a) unsupportive professionals, (b) trust, (c) finding a place, (d) societal perceptions, and (e) uncertainty. Common protective factors to answer research question two were organized into three groups based on Walsh's family resiliency theory: (a) belief systems (positive outlook, acceptance of visual impairment, locus of control, and religion); (b) organizational processes (advocacy and information gathering, outside support, supportive professionals, and technology); and (c) communication processes (goal setting, changing relationships, communication, self-care, and problem solving. The implications for practice included ensuring that professionals are providing parents with positive professional interactions along with making parents true partners in the process for their child. Professionals provided invaluable support for parents in information gathering at a level that met their needs and ensuring that parents are connected to the resources they require. The results of this study provided a clearer picture of the pattern of resiliency within these families of children with low vision. While every family responded differently based on their unique makeup and backgrounds, understanding these participants provided a starting point for what to look for in other families of children with low vision to better support them. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]