Running if Blind or Low Vision: Techniques, Technology, and Teamwork 

A group of runners in a race

Running is an excellent activity for building cardiovascular fitness, strength, and confidence. It offers significant physical, social, and psychological benefits—and it’s accessible to people with all levels of vision, from low vision to total blindness. While simply wearing a good pair of shoes is often all a sighted runner needs, individuals who are blind or […]

VisionAware

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Are you or a family member having difficulty seeing? Or perhaps been diagnosed with an eye condition such as macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone: vision problems affect 25 million Americans, and they are on the rise. VisionAware is a free, easy-to-use informational service for adults […]

FAQ for APH Webinars

APH webinars are a one-stop resource for meaningful education and training on APH products and services. From tutorials on new products and hacks on how to get the most from technology to information on resources, services, and programs, our goal is to offer information that applies to home, classroom, and workplace settings. To better help […]

International Travel if Blind or Low Vision

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According to Rick Steves, there are three kinds of people on the move, tourists, travelers, and pilgrims. Steves is a globetrotter who’s made the international world come alive to millions of Americans through his numerous TV travel shows, radio interviews, and books. I will use his distinctions to organize my article because while many assume a trip means a quick tour, cool cuisine, and a few postcards, journeying can […]

Webinar Documents

*Please note that most newer webinar downloads have now been moved to the page of the actual webinar along with the video.* Accessible documents from APH ConnectCenter webinars are listed below. Navigate to the month in which the webinar was initially presented and locate the specific webinar to download the files. Documents are available for […]