Author Archives: Shannon Carollo

Holiday Etiquette Tips for Children with Blindness 

Grandparents are presenting gifts to a mother, father and their two children at the door to their home.

I’m heading to my friend’s house tonight for dinner and a movie. I almost hear my mom’s voice: “Don’t go empty-handed.” Mom will be pleased because I’ll be bringing sugar cookies and frosting, a simple holiday treat, for my host.  Many are preparing to host or visit friends and family as the holiday season approaches. […]

Fall Family Fun to Plan with Your Visually Impaired Child

A woman is holding her daughter in the back of a wagon pulled by a man driving a tractor on a country road.

As fall arrives, it brings many wonderful experiences for children who are blind or have low vision. The season offers perfect opportunities to explore the world through touch, taste, and smell. Whether it’s enjoying the sweetness of a freshly picked apple, walking through the woods and feeling the crunch of leaves underfoot, or exploring the […]

Meet the APH FamilyConnect Parent Advisory Board Members! 

Posted on April 19, 2023 - 2:48 pm by
Several members of the APH FamilyConnect Parent Advisory Board

Our mission as the APH FamilyConnect Parent Advisory Board is to make a difference by empowering families with love, compassion, wisdom, and authenticity. – APH ConnectCenter FamilyConnect Parent Advisory Board  In October, APH FamilyConnect established the first-ever Parent Advisory Board. This group represents nine different states, various diagnoses, ages of children, many life experiences, and […]

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