Sewing with Confidence: A How-To Guide for Blind and Low Vision Crafters

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Navigating a new or returning hobby can feel challenging after vision loss, but with patience and the right techniques, you can confidently return to needlepoint, quilting, and knitting. This guide empowers you to use your sense of touch and other non-visual cues to create beautiful, rewarding projects.  Getting Started and Organizing Your Workspace  Before you […]

Crime and Domestic Violence: Protecting People Who Are Blind or Low Vision 

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People who are blind or have low vision face unique challenges when it comes to crime and domestic violence. The Bureau of Justice Statistics shares that persons with disabilities, including vision loss, experience higher rates of victimization than those without disabilities. This article combines safety tips, updated data, and resources to help you protect yourself, […]

Employment Connections: Cover Letter and Resume with JAWS and Word 

APH ConnectCenter webinar “Employment Connections: Cover Letter and Resume with JAWS and Word” presented by Khadija Bari on September 25, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM Eastern. ACVREP and CRCC credits are available. ConnectCenter for Job Seekers and Employers logo. Photo shows a young woman working intently at a desktop computer.

Webinar Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 6:00 PM EDT Join APH CareerConnect for our highly acclaimed Employment Connections Series. This webinar will feature how to use Word and JAWS to correctly format a presentable cover letter and resume. An accessible template will be provided to registrants. This series is designed for young adults and job […]

Employment Connections: Finding Your Voice and Owning Your Journey

Employment Connections: Finding Your Voice and Owning Your Journey,' scheduled for August 21, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Presenters are Lee Huffman and Katrina Dubree. The session offers ACVREP and CRCC credits. On the right, a mentor and young adult are discussing something on a laptop.

Webinar Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:00 PM EDT Join APH CareerConnect for our highly acclaimed Employment Connections Series. This webinar will focus on mentorship, self -determination and how to practice the 2 skills as a youth who is blind or low vision. Our focus for this webinar will be youth and young adults in […]

Bathroom Accessibility

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Tile, water, slippery surfaces—the bathroom can present many hazards for someone with even a slight degree of low vision or loss of mobility. Minimize your risk of accidents with these easy-to-manage adaptations. By making your bathroom safer and more conveniently organized, you can minimize the possibility of falling and take care of personal hygiene more […]