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Peer Highlights: APH VisionAware Advisors’ Inspiring Achievements in 2023 

Posted on December 22, 2023 - 1:45 pm by
collage of peers: Elizabeth Sammons on the left, Deanna DeAnna Quietwater Noriega to her right, Lynda Lambert far right, Liz Bottner in the center under Deanna, Max Ivy on bottom right

For ten-plus years, volunteer APH VisionAware Peer Advisors have contributed and shaped nearly all of the content on the site today. As a content manager, I am grateful for the expertise, talent, and time the advisors share –assuring VisionAware is a one-stop resource for individuals, family and friends, and professionals in the field of blindness […]

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An Early Interest in Advocacy Launched a Fulfilling Career

As a Public Policy Analyst for the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), Claire Stanley, J.D., works with the public policy team to advocate for legislation that impacts people with disabilities. Advocating for others is something she’s been involved with since high school – and she started learning to advocate for herself starting in third grade. […]

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Letters to Parents: Occupational Therapy for Children Who Are Blind or Low Vision  

Let’s explore the world of occupational therapy and its role in supporting children who are blind or have low vision. This post will delve into the valuable insights and experiences of working in this field. We aim to provide helpful tips, resources, and encouragement to families raising children who are blind or low vision, while […]

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APH CareerConnect Seeks Candidates for Student Advisory Committee

Join the APH CareerConnect Student Advisory Committee and make a difference in the lives of other transition-age youth who are blind or low vision!  The APH CareerConnect Student Advisory Committee is a group of blind and low-vision high school and college students age 14 to 24 who work with APH ConnectCenter staff to develop resources […]

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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2023

Thanks to our partners at the Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety (ChORUS), we are sharing this piece about Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.      During the holiday season and throughout the year, we all want those in our community to be safe. Help us get the word out for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (ODSAW).   […]

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