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Holiday Party Success Tips When Blind or Low Vision  

The holiday season is one of those unique times of the year when colleagues gather in a more relaxed setting outside of day-to-day work routines. While the atmosphere is festive, it’s still important to keep professional etiquette in mind.  Read on to gather holiday etiquette tips that apply to everyone, along with specific suggestions for […]

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Nature at Your Fingertips: A Foraged Art Project for People Who Are Blind or Low Vision

Editor’s note: Turn a simple family (or friend!) walk or hike into a hands-on adventure and craft! This foraged art project invites those who are blind or have low vision to explore nature through texture and scent while collecting leaves, petals, bark, and other treasures.   Once your “forage” is complete, work together to create tactile […]

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Career Conversations: Jason Castonguay, Pianist and Vocalist 

Jason Castonguay’s musical journey began at just three years old when he amazed family and friends by playing the entire National Anthem on a toy organ.  He went on to study at the Hartt School of Music and later at Central Connecticut State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance […]

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How to Translate the APH ConnectCenter Website

At the APH ConnectCenter, accessibility is always our priority. For the past year, we’ve offered Spanish translations of our website pages. After careful review, we found that maintaining the translation tool created ongoing technical challenges, and usage was lower than expected. Rather than continuing a limited solution, we’re shifting focus to empowering users with easy-to-use […]

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