Shannon Carollo, Author at ConnectCenter

Camping with Your Child Who Is Blind or Low Vision

Summer is the perfect time to take a break from daily routines and explore the outdoors. If you’re craving time in nature or looking for a fun, hands-on vacation that allows your child to build independence, camping might be just the adventure your family needs. I will never forget our first camping experience as a family. We […]

9 Ways to Unwind This Summer As a Family with a Child Who Is Blind or Low Vision

Five happy diversity looking children running in the park

Here come the “summer learning assignments.” Let’s prepare those kiddos for the school year and intensify training now that there’s time; let’s structure this summer just right. Just kidding! Instead, let’s intentionally let loose and enjoy our children. Nine suggestions for unwinding this summer Take a Break Determine an appropriate length of time to break […]

Meet Richard Archuleta 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 ask about his employment journey. Mr. […]

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 […]