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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]