Author Archives: Katie Frederick

 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.

Serie de autocuidado: perspectiva general

Posted on octubre 3, 2023 - 11:09 am by
picture of grandparents walking with their grandchild

APH VisionAware peer advisor Audrey Demmitt R.N. has written a five-part series discussing self-care: “Eating Your Way to Health and Well-Being,” “Move Your Way to Better Health and Well-Being,” “Stress Management and Relaxation,” “Good Quality Sleep is Essential to Your Health,  and “Social Connectedness Improves Health and Well-Being.” These articles offer advice and tips for everyone […]

Dispositivos de comunicación para ayudar a las personas sordociegas

Posted on junio 30, 2023 - 7:11 pm by
DeafBlind communicator device with 0-9 across the top. on the middle line: @$cents ? and the period sign. Yes and no are on the bottom line. all in braille

Communicating with others can be challenging. For individuals who are DeafBlind, communicating with others presents some additional challenges. Some devices (low and high tech) are available to assist DeafBlind individuals in communicating with those around them. The APH DeafBlind Pocket Communicator The DeafBlind Pocket Communicator (DBPC), a low-tech device, is available through the American Printing […]

Jardinería Accesible para Ciegos y Personas con Baja Visión

Person wears hat and sunglasses while trimming a bush

La jardinería es una actividad verdaderamente gratificante y rica en sentidos que ofrece una inmensa alegría y conexión con la naturaleza. Todo el mundo puede disfrutar de ella, incluidas las personas ciegas o con baja visión. Con adaptaciones bien pensadas y enfoques innovadores, la jardinería puede seguir siendo un pasatiempo accesible, satisfactorio y seguro. Tanto […]

Aplicar el contraste a sus rutinas diarias

Posted on abril 10, 2023 - 12:50 pm by
bathroom graphic showing contrasting shower curtain, bathtowels, bath mats, shampoo and conditioner, grab bar

Únase a nosotros para dar la bienvenida a Kristen Shifflett, OTR/L, CLVT, SCLV, terapeuta ocupacional del Centro de Investigación y Rehabilitación de la Vista de Lions, Instituto Wilmer, para el seminario web sobre “Ponga más contraste a la vida: aplicar contraste a las rutinas diarias”. Kristen explicará cómo medir la sensibilidad al contraste en una […]

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