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The APHConnectCenter Information and Referral Line: A Lifeline for People with Vision Loss

Posted on December 2, 2020 - 12:20 pm by admin

Alan smiling wearing headset with phone and laptop

Editor’s note: This post was written by Alan Lovell, Information and Referral Coordinator for the APH ConnectCenter. Alan often receives calls that are especially good examples of what we strive to do in the ConnectCenter, and from time to time, he’ll share them here on the blog. I receive calls to the APH ConnectCenter’s I&R […]

It’s a Matter of Safety: What Kinds of Touch are Okay?

Young boy crossing his arms in front of his upper body

This article helps parents and caregivers teach blind and low-vision children about safe and unsafe touching. Often, people who are blind get used to being touched as part of daily life. For example, to show them something, someone might guide their hand to an object. People also might need to touch them to guide them […]

This Is Not A Drill! School Fire Safety Recommendations for Children with Blindness or Low Vision

Red fire alarm system component on wall of a school.

We likely all have memories of the fire drills during our elementary school days. The alarm blared through the school, and our teachers asked us to “calmly” line up and follow them in a single-file line” to our designated exit door. Upon exiting the building, we walked purposefully to an area that felt miles away […]

About the APH Directory of Services

The APH Directory of Services is a comprehensive and searchable database, provided at no cost, that lists over 2,000 organizations and agencies in the United States and Canada. These entities offer services to individuals who are blind or have low vision. The directory is maintained by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), and […]

Emotional Impact of a Child’s Blindness or Low Vision

Sincere different generations family holding hands.

Discovering that your child is blind or has low vision can be a profoundly challenging experience for any family. It’s natural to feel uncertain about how to communicate your child’s condition to others and where to seek support. You might also be contemplating the ways in which this will affect your family dynamics and your […]

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