Author Archives: Shannon Carollo

Resume Writing Tips for People who are Blind or Low Vision

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Creating a well-crafted resume is essential for standing out in the job market. For individuals who are blind or visually impaired, it’s important to ensure your resume captures the attention of potential employers and highlights your unique skills and accommodations that enable you to excel in the workplace. This guide will walk you through the […]

First Day Jitters: Entering Elementary, Middle, High, College

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It can certainly feel daunting when your child or teen who is blind or low vision is advancing to their next season of education (elementary, middle, high school, or college)! Much like the popular children’s book series First Day Jitters, you and your maturing child may have jitters—and more than a few! You may both […]

Camping with Your Child Who Is Blind or Low Vision

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It’s time to take a summer vacation. If you’re feeling unsettled about staying in a hotel or seeking the serenity of nature, perhaps this is the summer for a camping adventure!   We will never forget our first camping experience as a family. We bundled up our only child (at the time), packed anything we thought would make our […]

Meet Richard Archuleta

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Medically-Retired Veteran Working at the E.P.A. by Shannon Carollo Editor’s Note: An injury causing blindness might have ended Richard Archuleta’s military career, but it did not stop his perseverance to find a new successful path working for the EPA. In support of National Hire a Veteran Day, July 25th, APH ConnectCenter contacted Richard Archuleta to […]

Supporting Literacy Development for Children Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

Blind child reading book written in Braille at table, closeup.

Literacy—the ability to read and write—is essential for success in today’s world. For children who are blind or have low vision, literacy skills are the gateway to academic success, creative expression, and meaningful social connections. Whether your child is just beginning to learn literacy skills or is facing challenges as a struggling reader, there are […]

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