Author Archives: tsusnick

Various health conditions can impact our vision as we age, especially if we have blindness or low vision. This guide provides information on how specific conditions like arthritis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia can affect our vision, along with practical tips for managing these changes.  Arthritis and Vision Loss  Impact on Vision:  Self-Care Tips:  Osteoporosis […]

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, […]

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. […]

Hear success stories from families who have used APH ConnectCenter FamilyConnect resources. Whether you’re just starting your journey as a parent of a child who is blind or low vision or you’re at a new stage in your journey, APH ConnectCenter FamilyConnect has resources to help answer your questions about helping your child succeed at […]

Deafblindness is often misunderstood. Rather than a specific diagnosis from a medical team, deafblindness is a level of combined hearing and vision impairment that impacts a person’s ability to learn and navigate their environment differently than the challenges experienced by someone who is only blind (or low vision) or only deaf (or hard of hearing).  […]