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Amy stands on a bridge overlooking a small river. In the background are trees with their leaves starting to change color.

Participating in “Careers and Canine Connections”

The Journey to Camp I recently attended Careers and Canine Connections to learn about career exploration while also learning about dog guides and all that goes into having a dog guide by our side! Getting on an airplane and flying to Oregon to attend the first-ever Careers and Canine Connections was a mix of emotions, […]

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A family photo of Ace, Axel, Ashlyn, and Gunner. Gunner is holding a cane in front of a front door with fall décor.

To Be Happy in Whatever My Son Chooses

Most special needs parents know the well-known poem “Welcome to Holland” by Emily Perl Kingsley. For those unfamiliar, it’s a poem describing the experience of raising a child with a disability. You plan an extravagant trip to Italy, including buying guidebooks and making all the magnificent plans, only to find out you are going to […]

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child holds a braille display (Text: Let's Learn APH: Braille Display. William Freeman. ConnectCenter Logo. 9/20 7:00 PM ET.)

Let’s Learn About APH Braille Displays 

Join us for a brief overview of the Mantis Q40 and Chameleon 20 braille displays! We’ll also discuss other braille displays and braille literacy and have time for questions.  Mantis vs Chameleon If you’re unfamiliar, the Mantis and Chameleon have similar software but differ in key ways. The first and most obvious difference is that the Mantis has […]

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Self-Advocacy Tips for Requesting College Accommodations

Editor’s note: Have you begun requesting college accommodations as a student who is blind or low vision? The following tips on requesting college accommodations have been updated by Lori Scharff, APH CareerConnect Content Lead, as of August 2023. Being nervous, anxious, and unsure is normal when transitioning from high school to college or a university. […]

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