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Rosie the Resilient

Posted on December 4, 2023 - 4:12 pm by
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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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Etiquette to Make Your Workplace Holiday Parties Festive and Memorable 

The holiday season is one of those unique times of the year that allows colleagues to meet in an informal setting. Even though the atmosphere is more relaxed than the everyday work setting, keeping some essential etiquette tips in mind is still important.  I will share holiday etiquette tips that apply to everyone. I will […]

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Developing Positive Work Habits

Editor’s note: The following has been updated by APH Staff as of November 2023.   You know an employer hires employees based on specific technical skills, but did you know employers also desire their employees to have excellent soft skills? Soft skills are general skills that make good employees—skills such as honesty, dependability, and being well-mannered.   […]

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Creating an Inclusive Workplace for People Who Are Blind or Low Vision

Much can be said about happiness and maximized productivity in the workplace. Working with coworkers on projects and deadlines does not have to be daunting or cumbersome. The following tips can assist employees in managing their on-the-job productivity and lending their talents. Likewise, employers can best engage their employees and teams to feel empowered by […]

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OpticAware: Support Changing Behaviors  

Working to break a habit can be challenging, especially when trying to help your child break a habit. Have you heard of HabitAware? APH and HabitAware, maker of the OpticAware band, have partnered to create a device to help children change their pattern of eye poking and pressing behavior.   OpticAware Band  OpticAware is a smart […]

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