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Editor’s note: September is National Guide Dog Month! In honor, Melissa Schenkel introduces us to Zahra and the team that is preparing her for her future handler who is blind or low vision. Meet Zahra. She is half Labrador retriever and half golden retriever. She is nearly a year old and is in training. In […]

Editor’s note: September is Update Your Resume Month! In recognition, APH CareerConnect updated Steve Cardenas’ popular blog post on how to archive your career history as an individual who is blind or low vision, simplifying the process of updating and customizing your resume. A friend once encouraged me to submit my resume to a nonprofit […]

by Alexis Read Editor’s note: Alexis Read shares the importance of selecting a dog guide school that will tailor training and tools to your specific abilities.  I was born with a visual impairment and other disabilities that affected me physically and neurologically.  My visual impairment hinders both my central and peripheral vision, which causes complications […]

Editor’s Note: The 154th APH Annual Meeting celebrated successful new products, services, processes, and initiatives. It was an opportunity to enjoy related meetings, network with new colleagues, and connect with old friends. Its theme was emPOWERed, and we celebrated by updating Joe Strechay’s job search tips to empower individuals who are blind or low vision. […]