Getting Started Guides

Cover of both Getting Started Guides from birth to 3rd grade and 4th to 12th grade

APH FamilyConnect’s Getting Started Guides provide information about vision development, navigating IFSP and IEPs, braille literacy, technology, transition to college/ career support, tips and ideas to support your child at home, and a wealth of additional resources to support you raising your child.  VisionAware’s Getting Started Guide provides essential information and guidance to help you […]

Events Calendar Has been Discontinued

The APH ConnectCenter has decided to discontinue the Calendar of Events feature. After careful consideration, we found that it was not being utilized to the extent we had hoped, and the maintenance required was substantial. We believe this change will allow us to focus our resources on enhancing other valuable services for our community. We […]

After the Diagnosis

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Does your child have a new visual diagnosis? Learn about services for your child, understand the emotions you and your family may encounter, hear others’ stories, and learn how to prepare for medical appointments. Visit the Glossary of Eye Conditions page to learn more about your child’s diagnosis.

Career Conversations 2024

From the classroom to the curious job seeker, we have archived dozens of interviews from the early 2020’s to present day, for discussion and viewing. We welcome, introduce, and engage with working blind and low-vision professionals from all backgrounds. Each biography blog provides a detailed narrative of a featured professional’s career journey, highlighting how confidence, […]

Services for Children

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A number of national organizations are dedicated to the well-being of children with blindness or low vision, and they’re important sources of information and support for you. Navigating the Journey: Support for Children with Visual Impairments Discovering that your child is born with or has acquired blindness or low vision can be a daunting experience. […]