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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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Rosie the Resilient

At just five days old, Rosemary faced a daunting battle when she contracted bacterial meningitis. Her grandmother, Angela, recounted their harrowing experience, “She went to the pediatric ICU, where she nearly died and had to undergo a bilateral craniotomy to treat the infection that had walled itself off in her brain.”  Rosemary’s odds were grim […]

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