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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 […]

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 […]

Welcome to the APH ConnectCenter Transition Hub For school-age youth with blindness or low vision, planning for graduation and life after college brings up a lot of questions… What’s going to happen after high school? Do I have what it takes for college? Am I ready to work? What will my first job look like? […]

Have you ever thought of starting a support group for people who are blind or low vision in your community? Whether you are a professional who works with people affected by vision changes, someone who is blind or low vision, or you have a loved one who is, starting and facilitating a group can be a significant and rewarding […]

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 […]