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The third Careers & Canine Connections event, hosted by APH ConnectCenter and Guide Dogs for the Blind, is set to take place July 28- August 2, 2025. This in-person gathering is for individuals aged 18-24 who aspire to enter the workforce and possibly work as a team with a guide dog. The week-long residential program […]

I was diagnosed with glaucoma about 15 years ago. At the time, it was pretty manageable, with eye drops and regular check-ins with the ophthalmologist. Life didn’t change much.  Adapting to Vision Changes  In 2017, I lost vision in my right eye because of a retinal vein occlusion – a burst blood vessel in the […]

At the APH ConnectCenter, we occasionally hear statements such as, “I cannot work because I receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). ” or “ I cannot work because I get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and want to keep my benefits.”  Did you know SSI and SSDI have work incentives to assist individuals who work while […]

Considering Steve Elliot’s parents were always public- and civic-minded – and instilled those values in their family – it’s no surprise that he has dedicated his professional life to advocacy and justice.   Steve has been an Administrative Law Judge, team leader, and mediator for the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings since 2017. He previously […]