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Tips to boost your health as you age with pictures left to right of person doing yoga on a mat, art palette with several colors to encourage creativity, feet running to encourage people to get moving, doctor in white coat encourage regular checkups, plate of healthy food, picture of family. socializing to combat loneliness. Link to learn more at www.nia.nih.gov/healthy-aging

Overview of the Self-Care Series to Date 

APH VisionAware peer advisor, Audrey Demmitt R.N., has written three articles discussing self-care; there’s more to come. “Eating Your Way to Health and Well-Being,” “Move Your Way to Better Health and Well-Being,” and “Stress Management and Relaxation for Better Health” offer advice and tips for everyone – encouraging us to eat better, get moving, and […]

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My Career as a Benevolent Burglar: The Understated, Underrated Power of Contribution

Editor’s note: George Stern, a college student and brilliant wordsmith who is deafblind, shares the lasting impact of contributing to his family as a child.   1: Through the Window, Softly So, what would’ve happened was: my mum, Ms. Norma, Ms. Marie, or some other Ms. in our constellation of neighbors would’ve locked herself out […]

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Spring Into Physical Fitness With Our Webinar Series

Physical fitness and activities go hand in hand with self-advocacy skills and mental health. Summer is approaching, making it the perfect time to plan activities for your child with blindness or low vision. Whether you’re going to the pool, playing at the playground, or just spending time in your yard, don’t miss out on the […]

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Introducing “Employment Connections.” First Topic: Disclosing a Disability

APH ConnectCenter is launching a new quarterly webinar, Employment Connections, focusing on employment-related topics. For our first edition, we discussed when job seekers should disclose their disability with Russell Shaffer, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Programs at Disability:IN. Russell Shaffer has a lot of experience with disclosing a disability when applying for a job. […]

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