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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

Cruise ship

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 […]

Meet Joe Hodge: Software Quality Assurance Analyst with APH

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In this 3-part Success video blog, Richard Rueda interviews Joe Hodge about his career as a Software Quality Assurance Analyst with APH and his upcoming career shift to Global Innovations. Joe shares his background and experiences working with and creating AT for blind users. In this second installment of Success Stories video blog, catch up […]

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Knowledge is Power for Children with Blindness or Low Vision

Two students exploring the model of human anatomy.

Sighted kids learn by watching. They see others do daily tasks (Turnbull et al., 2013). Most learning, over 80%, comes from what they see (Turnbull et al., 2013). They learn many things just by looking. Like watching birds fly or fireworks. This is called incidental learning. They learn from what’s around them. Children watch people […]