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Are you eager to help your child with blindness or low vision excel in reading? Join us in The Hive course, Unlocking the Foundation of Reading for Students with Visual Impairments. This course allows families to gain valuable insight and explore effective strategies to support their child’s reading development.  Understanding Reading Development  Reading is a […]

  The AFB and the NRTC provide outstanding resources for job seekers, human resource professionals, and employers. Learn about a few of the resources below. Then, join us for Employment Connections, where the following individuals will discuss AFB and NRTC resources further.  Dr. Arielle Silverman  Dr. Arielle Silverman is the Director of Research for the […]

Editor’s note: Gil Johnson passed away on March 25, 2024.  APH VisionAware is very grateful for the knowledge he brought to APH VisionAware and our readers. We are updating this post in honor of his exceptional life and contributions. About Gil Gil’s professional life began as a Rehabilitation Counselor and Supervisor with the California Department […]

When Ronit Mazzoni works as a Genetic Counselor in a fertility and reproductive department, she brings a unique perspective as a person who is blind. While working with patients or students studying to become Genetic Counselors, she gives them a perspective they won’t get from anyone else there. That’s an excellent thing for a number […]