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Reflecting on a Year of Growth: APH ConnectCenter in 2023

Posted on December 26, 2023 - 12:43 pm by
APH ConnectCenter team members from left to right: Amber Bland, Tony Susnick, Lori Scharff, Alan Lovell, Katie Frederick, Pris Rogers, Richard Rueda, Olaya Landa-Vialard, Lee Huffman, and Melisa Matthews

It’s time to reflect on the incredible progress made by APH ConnectCenter in 2023. This year has been marked by a milestone anniversary, a new streamlined and cohesive website, the introduction of our newsletter—the APH ConnectCenter Quarterly, and a steadfast commitment to providing information on empowering independence for individuals who are blind or low vision.  […]

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

Peer Highlights: APH VisionAware Advisors’ Inspiring Achievements in 2023 

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 Law Launched a Fulfilling Career

As a Public Policy Analyst, Claire Stanley, J.D., works with the public policy team to champion legislation that impacts people with disabilities. Championing others is something she’s been involved with since high school – and she started learning to speak up for herself starting in third grade. That’s when she was diagnosed with optic nerve […]

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An image of various supplies an OT would use with your child on a desk, including handwriting materials, bags, and glue.

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 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 and […]

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