Katie Frederick, Author at ConnectCenter

About Katie Frederick

Katie Frederick is the Digital Content Manager for VisionAware, part of the APH ConnectCenter. She has worked in federal and state government, higher education, and nonprofit leadership. Katie advocates for people who are blind or low vision.

Managing Diabetes with Vision Loss: Tools and Techniques

closeup of glucose monitor and person sticking finger

Diabetes is a disease that requires 24-hour, 7-day-a-week self-management. It demands constant monitoring. Blindness or low vision may present challenges but aren’t necessarily barriers to effective and successful diabetes self-management if you have the right guidance, tools, and training. Remember — informed self-care is the best healthcare!   Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Self-monitoring blood sugar is an […]

How Diabetes Affects Your Vision: What You Need to Know

Diabetes mellitus (usually referred to as diabetes) is a chronic carbohydrate metabolism disorder resulting from inadequate production or utilization of the hormone insulin. When a person has diabetes, their pancreas either doesn’t make enough insulin or their body cannot use it effectively. Diabetes is an illness that makes it hard for your body to use […]

Monarch: Thriving Beyond the Classroom

Posted on July 15, 2024 - 10:14 am by Katie Frederick

Hands reading braille on the APH Monarch

APH is proud to introduce the Monarch, a revolutionary multiline Braille display transforming the information age landscape for blind and low vision adults. With its innovative design, the Monarch is not just a device; it’s a beacon of inclusivity, empowering college students to thrive in universities where barriers have hindered equality. Imagine the joy of […]

Feel Words Come to Life: Refreshable Braille Displays and the NLS eReader Program 

Posted on January 5, 2024 - 2:04 pm by Katie Frederick

Imagine a book, but instead of ink on smooth paper or pages rustling, you have a row of dots beneath your fingertips. This is possible thanks to refreshable braille displays, and revolutionary sleek and portable tools empowering people who are blind or low vision to read and write. The National Library Service for the Blind […]

Peer Highlights: APH VisionAware Advisors’ Inspiring Achievements in 2023

Posted on December 22, 2023 - 1:45 pm by Katie Frederick

collage of peers: Elizabeth Sammons on the left, Deanna DeAnna Quietwater Noriega to her right, Lynda Lambert far right, Liz Bottner in the center under Deanna, Max Ivy on bottom right

For ten-plus years, volunteer APH VisionAware Peer Advisors have contributed and shaped nearly all of the content on the site today. As a content manager, I am grateful for the expertise, talent, and time the advisors share –assuring VisionAware is a one-stop resource for individuals, family and friends, and professionals in the field of blindness […]

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