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Outside-the-Box Holiday Gift Ideas for Family, Friends, or Colleagues Who Are Blind or Low Vision 

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Experience gifts have become popular in recent years as people shift away from giving material items. Sharing or gifting experiences can provide a lifetime of memories.  When we give a gift, we hope it will be meaningful and impactful for the recipient. You may have fond memories of a childhood activity with a family member, […]

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Partnering with your PE Teacher: The Power of Pre-teaching 

When it comes to sports and physical activities, every child deserves the chance to succeed, enjoy, and participate fully. For children who are blind or have low vision, preparation is key. This is where the concept of pre-teaching comes into play. Pre-teaching sets the stage for a positive experience by ensuring that children have the […]

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Employment Connections Features The Hiring Playbook

Meet the change makers. These organizations and businesses are making a difference and increasing employment opportunities for blind and low vision job seekers.  Let us introduce you to Tanner Gers, Managing Director of AccessAbility Officer. Next, Marianne Haegeli, Director of Learning and Leadership for NSITE — A Vision For Talent. Lastly, Joseph DiNero, Assistant Program […]

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Monarch: Thriving Beyond the Classroom

APH is proud to introduce the Monarch, a revolutionary multiline Braille display transforming the information age landscape for blind and low vision adults. With its innovative design, the Monarch is not just a device; it’s a beacon of accessibility, empowering college students to thrive in universities where obstacles have hindered equal access. Imagine the joy […]

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Empowering Blind Job Seekers Through Innovation: Meet Tanner Gers

Tanner Gers is on a mission to reshape the unemployment landscape for blind and low-vision job seekers in a big way. He takes employment readiness and training for blind and low-vision job seekers seriously.  A noticeably focused professional, Tanner has leveraged his career journey into a comprehensive and robust platform supporting blind and low-vision job […]

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