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From Carnival Owner to Blind Entrepreneur: Navigating Accessibility

I never saw this happening. I never saw myself as an accessibility expert. I never realized I had anything special to offer the disability community. It all started when the APH VisionAware Peer Advisor program invited me to share my story of going from a carnival owner to an online entrepreneur who happens to be […]

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Parenting with Low Vision: Through My Mummy Eyes

I am a partially-sighted, 41-year-old mum of two. My low vision is a hidden disability. Besides wearing glasses, you wouldn’t even know I don’t have perfect vision. This blog takes you into my world. You can understand my daily challenges and future prognosis for a few minutes whilst reading about my pregnancy journey. I hope […]

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Job Stats for Adults with Blindness or Low Vision 

Approximately 8.7 million people between 18 and 64 report blindness and low vision in response to the question, “Are you blind, or do you have serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses?”.  Of these, 43.6% say they work. 10.5% say they are out of work. Additionally, 28.9% say they are unable to work. The remaining […]

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The Hive Reading Strategies for Visually Impaired Children: Unlocking the Foundation of Reading

Are you eager to help your child with blindness or low vision excel in reading? Join us in The Hive course, Unlocking the Foundation of Reading for Students with Visual Impairments. This course allows families to gain valuable insight and explore effective strategies to support their child’s reading development.  Understanding Reading Development  Reading is a […]

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