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Accessible Coding: A Reflection From a Non-Techie

I want to preface my reflection by saying I was not proficient or interested in computer programming before attending the 2023 National Coding Symposium. As an APH ConnectCenter intern, I aimed to attend and write a blog about my experience.  So, here are my thoughts from a non-STEM perspective.   Unfortunately, I could not attend the […]

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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: My Experience as a Blind Person

I’d like to say it started in my early 50’s when I could no longer hear the ding of the triangle in one of my favorite Queen songs. But if you ask my husband and family, they would say my challenges with hearing started much earlier. Frequently asking, “What?” had become a habit, as was […]

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Job Resources for Blind and Low Vision Graduates

Here we are in graduation season. If you are a person with a visual impairment celebrating this time of year, congratulations.  Many of you are transitioning from high school or college to work this summer. Those who have not landed a job yet should hang in there. Be sure to take advantage of the resources […]

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Children with Blindness and Complex Needs: Building Better Communications  

Are you ready to better support your child with complex needs? APH Hive’s three-part course provides families with tips that are especially useful for advocating and enhancing communication at home or in discussions with IEP teams. Part 1: Using the Sensing and Learning Approach with Sensorimotor State Learner  Learn how to connect play with learning. […]

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