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Self-Care Series: An Overview

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APH VisionAware peer advisor Audrey Demmitt R.N. has written a five-part series discussing self-care: “Eating Your Way to Health and Well-Being,” “Move Your Way to Better Health and Well-Being,” “Stress Management and Relaxation,” “Good Quality Sleep is Essential to Your Health,  and “Social Connectedness Improves Health and Well-Being.” These articles offer advice and tips for everyone […]

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Letters to Parents: A Student Teacher’s Personal Journey 

At the beginning of our college adventures, my friends and I referred to student teaching as the “Final Frontier” because it is the last class an education major must take to graduate and become a fully licensed teacher. Honestly, I was surprised how fast time flew by; it was finally time to switch positions, from […]

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Strength After Domestic Abuse — Never Losing Sight of Who Matters 

“I went blind in 2016 when I was two months pregnant,” says Stacie. She shares her ex abused her, injuring her neck and head. “I lost my vision — leading to two unsuccessful eye surgeries. I am now blind; I have no light perception.” Adapting Stacie had to learn to deal with her new circumstances […]

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Keeping People Moving by Making Public Transit More Accessible

Maybe it’s just a coincidence, but considering how much Ron Brooks has moved around the U.S. since his youth, it seems fitting that he’s spent his entire professional career working in the public transit industry. What’s more, a focal point of his work is making public transit more accessible for everyone, especially people with disabilities. […]

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Explore Museums at Your Own Pace with Audio Description

If you’re blind or have low vision, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to enjoy the visual arts – such as paintings, sculptures, and other artifacts in various museums. Some people go to museums with friends or family who describe the art to them, but some museums offer audio descriptions so you can wander […]

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