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Nature at Your Fingertips: A Foraged Art Project for People Who Are Blind or Low Vision

picture of a person of long hair draped over the shoulder with large pear shaped earrings next to a tactile art of the person: small bits of colorful leaves glued onto a white backdrop in the shape of the person, dark leaves as the hair and large pear-shaped leaves as the earrings

Editor’s note: Turn a simple family (or friend!) walk or hike into a hands-on adventure and craft! This foraged art project invites those who are blind or have low vision to explore nature through texture and scent while collecting leaves, petals, bark, and other treasures.   Once your “forage” is complete, work together to create tactile […]

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Career Conversations: Jason Castonguay, Pianist and Vocalist 

Jason Castonguay’s musical journey began at just three years old when he amazed family and friends by playing the entire National Anthem on a toy organ.  He went on to study at the Hartt School of Music and later at Central Connecticut State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance […]

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How to Translate the APH ConnectCenter Website

At the APH ConnectCenter, accessibility is always our priority. For the past year, we’ve offered Spanish translations of our website pages. After careful review, we found that maintaining the translation tool created ongoing technical challenges, and usage was lower than expected. Rather than continuing a limited solution, we’re shifting focus to empowering users with easy-to-use […]

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Employment Connections: Optimizing Technology for Job Seekers 

Khadija Bari knows how critical it is for blind and low vision job seekers to have access to the right resources. As the Director of Job Placement Services at VISIONS/Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired in New York City, she is deeply committed to helping individuals achieve meaningful employment.  In her role, two key […]

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Fall Prevention: Now Is the Time to Take Action

Just in time for Fall Prevention week, Sept. 22-26, 2025, the National Council on Aging announced the publication of the 2025 National Falls Prevention Action Plan. A national steering committee, which included representatives from agencies serving older people who are blind or low vision. Included in the plan are six goals aimed at reducing or preventing falls […]

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