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As a college professor, you may often receive notifications from your university’s disability services office that you have a student registered for accommodations. Perhaps this time, you have received a notification that you have a student with accommodations unfamiliar to you. These may include large-print materials, breaks to relieve a guide dog, lab assistants in […]

Are you looking for ways to give your child who is blind or has low vision a head start in reading and learning? Join us for an engaging webinar all about building strong foundations in early literacy through concept development. Whether your little one is just beginning to explore books or is already interested in […]

Much can be said about happiness and productivity in the workplace, especially when employees and employers work together authentically and cohesively. For people who are blind or low vision, thriving at work involves open communication, collaboration, and shared respect. The following tips offer practical ways for employees to contribute their skills while managing access needs, […]

Editor’s note : This blog was originally published under APH VisionAware. We thank Amy for sharing her tips and humor of working as someone who has low vision and uses hearing aids.  Who knew working as a grocery store cashier could be challenging, rewarding, fun, and — upon occasion — funny? It took time to […]