Author Archives: Melisa Matthews

Getting Creative at Home with Tactile Art

A child holding up one of her creative art activities of a tactile turkey hand print craft.

Art is a universal language of expression and a way to open a world of creativity. Providing creative opportunities for your child to include tactile elements is a way to make creativity accessible. Discover ways to make art experiences tactile and inclusive in your home. Creating art is more than the result, it is the process including […]

Bringing Braille Basics Home Videos

Graphic with Text reading Bringing Braille Baisics Home with braille under title.

This short series of videos will help you begin to learn braille. These videos introduce the foundations of literary braille code: using the braille embosser and making braille including – letters, basic punctuation, and numbers. These resources also feature practice sheets, which serve as a valuable tool for reinforcement. After watching the videos, you can […]

Resources for Parents of Blind Children: Support & Guidance

We’re thankful you frequent the APH FamilyConnect blog to gather resources and instructional ideas, and to reflect on how to empower your child who is blind or low vision to set their expectations high and reach their goals. We understand, however, that while the APH FamilyConnect blog is a robust resource, it has a limitation—it […]

Empowering Independence: Cultivating Essential Travel Skills

Child opening a door and walking outside while using a white cane

Childhood is a time of wonder, exploration, and rapid development. Children undergo an incredible transformation from the moment they take their first steps to the time they enter adulthood. The ability to navigate the world around them enhances a child’s mobility and promotes cognitive development and social interaction. You play a crucial role in fostering […]

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