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Money Management Lesson Plans

Introduction This unit of lesson plans is designed to introduce the client to spending and saving money intentionally and wisely. The lessons cover the tools to manage an income by creating a budget; setting long- and short-term financial goals; taking advantage of the banking system; reducing and eliminating debt; investing in the stock and bond […]

Problem Solving Lesson Plans

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Introduction This set of lesson plans is designed to introduce a systematic approach to problem-solving through a motivating, practical application: fundraising for a celebration or field trip. The student will learn to recognize and identify a problem, gather useful information and utilize resources, anticipate outcomes of possible solutions, plan and implement steps in a solution, […]

Social Skills Lesson Plans

A group of 4 young people standing around a table talking.

Introduction This lesson plan series is designed to give your client an overview of verbal and nonverbal techniques for conducting oneself considerately, appropriately, and positively. General topics such as self-presentation and introducing oneself, maintaining a conversation, analyses of social situations, and dating are addressed. Blindness-specific topics are also addressed, including describing one’s eye condition and […]

Employment Connections: AbilityOne Employment

Join APH CareerConnect for our highly acclaimed Employment Connections. We will be focusing on the AbilityOne employment options for workers who are blind or low vision. Our presenters will provide a historical overview of the AbilityOne program. Then we will hear from two employees of the AbilityOne program. This webinar series is designed for young […]

A Guide to Living with Glaucoma

Distant view of a city. Example of vision with glaucoma. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases which result in damage to the optic nerve and vision loss.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness, especially among older adults. It often develops slowly and without warning, earning its nickname: the “sneak thief of sight.” This guide is here to help you understand glaucoma in plain language, navigate your diagnosis, and take steps to protect your vision and quality […]