Shannon Carollo, Author at ConnectCenter

Swimming for Children Who Are Blind or Low Vision

young girl swimming under water releasing air bubbles

Get out the suits and sunscreen; it’s pool time! Swimming is a welcome reprieve from the heat and a phenomenal no-impact exercise for the entire family. Let’s dive into accessibility considerations for your child who is blind or low vision. General Swimming Considerations Swim Lesson Considerations Lap Swimming Considerations

TeenTober: Cultivating a Fondness for Reading

A bookshelf with an assortment of books such as Heidi, The Green Ember, Macbeth, The Giver, Brown Girl Dreaming, and 100 Cupboards.

Editor’s note: TeenTober™ is a new, nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October and aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services and the innovative ways teen services helps teens learn new skills, and fuel their passions in and outside the library. Today we look at inspiring your teen who is blind or low vision […]

2022 in our Rearview: APH ConnectCenter’s Year in Review

Posted on December 13, 2022 - 4:13 pm by Shannon Carollo

We’re taking a trip down memory lane—with 2022 in our rearview! We at the APH ConnectCenter invite you to look back with us at the top content of the year—personal favorites from the content managers and each website’s most viewed content. And that’s not all! The APH ConnectCenter’s Information and Referral Department shares its most […]

Hobbies as an Individual Who Is Blind or Low Vision

Posted on October 11, 2022 - 3:07 pm by Shannon Carollo

Young adult leans against a tree and strums guitar

Editor’s note: Don’t let blindness or low vision steal the joy of engaging and flourishing in a new or longstanding hobby. You will find satisfaction and entertainment while participating, and you’ll reap work-related benefits. The following blog has been updated as of October 2022. Oh, how I wish we were sitting across from each other, […]

NDEAM: Suitable and Stylish Work Attire

Posted on October 4, 2022 - 6:04 am by Shannon Carollo

Adult wearing suitable work attire for business: dark glasses, suit, tie, dress shirt

Editor’s note: It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! Let’s look at curating a workplace wardrobe that is tailored to your career, comfort, and style. What Do I Wear to Work? You landed the job (Congratulations!) and you’re wondering what you’ll wear to work, or you’re a seasoned professional who’s looking to refresh your workplace wardrobe. […]

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