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Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS): A Link to Career Success 

Posted on October 14, 2025 - 11:34 am by
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When you’re in high school, it can be hard to imagine what life will look like after graduation. For students with disabilities, especially those who are blind or have low vision, this uncertainty can feel even greater. That’s where Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) come in. These programs are designed to provide early, hands-on experiences that […]

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You Can Touch the Elf on the Shelf: A Letter from Santa Claus

Editor’s note: Santa gives permission to children who are blind or low vision to touch their “Elf on the Shelf.” We hope you utilize this updated post from parent Holly Bonner of of Blind Motherhood to make the holidays meaningful and accessible for your child! About Elf on the Shelf “Elf on the Shelf” is a popular […]

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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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picture of a person of long hair draped over the shoulder with large pear shaped earrings next to a tactile art of the person: small bits of colorful leaves glued onto a white backdrop in the shape of the person, dark leaves as the hair and large pear-shaped leaves as the earrings

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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