Welcome! CareerConnect, FamilyConnect, and VisionAware now live in one easy to use site!

Our mission is to empower people toward greater independence and lifelong success by providing free curated information and resources to assist children, parents, job seekers, and adults who are blind or low vision.

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For Job Seekers & Employers

Employment information, tools, and guidance for job seekers who are blind or low vision.

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For Families

Offers support and resources for families of children who are blind or low vision.

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VisionAware

For people adjusting to blindness or low vision, family members and professionals who serve them.

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Need to talk?

If you are looking for resources and services, one of our experienced representatives can provide free information on virtually any topic related to blindness and low vision. Call toll-free (800) 232-5463 Mon-Fri 8 AM – 8 PM Eastern or e-mail us at [email protected].

Directory of Services

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Exploring Your Future?

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Find information about programs that emphasize empowerment, career exploration, and work experiences for teens and young adults who are blind and have low vision in our Transition Hub.

Welcome to the Transition Hub
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Are You a Job Seeker?

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Attention, students and job seekers who are blind or low vision! Are you ready to hone your career exploration and job-seeking skills? The APH ConnectCenter and NSITE have partnered to update a NEW Job Seeker’s Toolkit, an accessible, self-paced, free online training course!

Get Started with CareerConnect® Job Seeker’s Toolkit

Explore Eye Conditions on VisionAware

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Learn about Eye Conditions

2023 Low Vision History Timeline

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An ongoing project to chronicle important events in the history of the field which have contributed to or been critical in changing knowledge and
practice.

View the 2023 Vision History Timeline (pdf)

View our Getting Started Guide

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Open the Getting Started Guide English (pdf)
Abra la Guía de inicio en español (pdf)

Blog Posts

  • Attending a University as a Person who is Blind or Low Vision 

    Attending a University as a Person who is Blind or Low Vision 

    Preparing for my first year of going away to college was an incredibly stressful but exciting time for me. If you’re considering taking a step towards higher education, you, too, […]

  • Self-Care Series: An Overview

    Self-Care Series: An Overview

    APH VisionAware peer advisor Audrey Demmitt R.N. has written a five-part series discussing self-care: “Eating Your Way to Health and Well-Being,” “Move Your Way to Better Health and Well-Being,” “Stress Management […]

  • Letters to Parents: A Student Teacher’s Personal Journey 

    Letters to Parents: A Student Teacher’s Personal Journey 

    At the beginning of our college adventures, my friends and I referred to student teaching as the “Final Frontier” because it is the last class an education major must take […]

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