Employer’s Guide to Accommodations for Blind and Low Vision Employees

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This document provides a range of tools and technology to enhance workplace accessibility and usability for employees who are blind or visually impaired. The suggestions provide a general overview; it’s essential for employees with visual impairments to actively participate in the accommodation process to ensure the environment meets their specific needs. Who Can Assist in […]

Welcome to the Transition Hub

No matter the transition ahead, Early Intervention to Preschool, Preschool to Kindergarten, Elementary to Middle School, or Middle School and Beyond, here you’ll find relevant information to prepare for the next step. Transitioning through various educational stages—be it from early intervention to preschool, preschool to kindergarten, elementary to middle school, or beyond—requires careful planning and […]

An Autobiography: Helping Your Child Write and Share Their Story

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Every individual has a unique story shaped by their heritage, culture, family, friends, environments, interests, habits, choices, and experiences. The same holds true for your child who is blind or has low vision. Helping your child craft and share their story can foster self-awareness, confidence, and a deeper understanding of their identity.  Crafting the Story  […]

Job Seeker’s Toolkit

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NSITE and American Printing House for the Blind Connect Center bring you the Job Seeker’s Toolkit, an accessible, self-paced, free online training course. The purpose of The Job Seeker’s Toolkit is to assist you in acquiring and build critical tools that will ultimately help conduct a successful job search. The Toolkit’s five courses are structured […]

Maximizing Social Security using Work Incentives Part 2

Webinar promotional image for 'Employment Connections: Maximizing Social Security using Work Incentives, Part 2,' scheduled for February 6, 2025, from 6:00–7:00 PM ET. The image features a woman wearing glasses and a purple sweater sitting at a desk, engaging with a computer screen. The webinar is hosted by Kris Colcock, and the event offers ACVREP and CRCC credits. The ConnectCenter logo for Job Seekers and Employers is included in the bottom left corner.

Webinar Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:00 PM EST Join APH CareerConnect Employment Connections to learn about work incentives for beneficiaries of Supplemental Security Income SSI and Social Security Disability Insurance SSDI. On January 16, we will cover Supplemental Security Income work incentives; on February 6, we will cover Social Security Disability Insurance work incentives. […]