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When Chari Chauvin began her career at Nike more than 22 years ago, it never occurred to her that she would have to adapt to vision changes. Then again, no one can expect the unexpected.  It was 12 years ago when Chari, who is a Senior Operations Manager at Global Apparel Samples, experienced peripheral vision […]

For Amy Shepherd, M.Ed., transitioning her career from teaching in elementary school to being a resource for students who are blind or low vision. Most recently joined the APH FamilyConnect Parent Advisory Board – was the direct result of her son Austin’s vision.  Now 23 years old, Austin was shaken as a baby by a […]

A high unemployment rate exists among people who are blind or low vision. It may be partially due to potential employers seeing a candidate’s disability and failing to recognize their abilities and job qualifications. Likewise, a potential employer may struggle to understand how a person who is blind or low vision performs specific job functions […]

Imagine a book, but instead of ink on smooth paper or pages rustling, you have a row of dots beneath your fingertips. This is possible thanks to refreshable braille displays, and revolutionary sleek and portable tools empowering people who are blind or low vision to read and write. The National Library Service for the Blind […]