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Transition Hub Resources and Glossary

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It is never too early to start preparing for your life after you finish school, and establishing a relationship with your State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Agency is a great step you can take while still in high school. According to the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) website, “RSA provides formula grants to state agencies to administer the State VR Services, State Supported […]

Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children Who Are Blind or Low Vision

The term “autism spectrum disorders” refers to a range of neurological disorders that affect a child’s ability to communicate, relate to others, and understand or respond to sensory input. In general, the cause of these disorders is not known. Autism spectrum disorders uniquely affect each child. Children with such a disorder may have a mild […]

APH ConnectCenter Physical Activity Webinar Programs 

Children playing on a rope bridge and a fort outside at a playground.

Editor’s Note: Dr. Lauren Lieberman and Ruth Childs share information about a seven-part APH ConnectCenter webinar series where Dr. Lieberman and additional experts will provide information, examples, and tools to support access to recreation and physical activity for all children, including those who are blind or low vision. APH ConnectCenter Physical Activity Webinar Programs  Now […]

Tools for Children Who Are Blind or Low Vision to Access Electronic Information

Student's fingers on a yellow keyboard. with a computer screen.

So much of the information that we receive these days is obtained through the computer. Assistive technology tools are available to help people who are blind or low vision access the information on computers. Screen Magnification Software There are a variety of special software programs that allow an individual to magnify what is shown on […]

Celebrating Helen Keller – Her Life, Achievements and Indelible Influence

Posted on July 29, 2024 - 12:27 pm by admin

Helen Keller surrounded by a crown of young people

It may be hard to imagine, but Helen Keller – born June 27, 1880 – and her beloved teacher and friend, Annie Sullivan, were their era’s equivalent of TikTok stars. Annie famously taught the deafblind Helen to learn language by forming letters in her hand, after which Helen learned to write, read braille, speak, and give public speeches. When Helen was an adult, […]

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