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Understanding Your Child’s Visual Efficiency with the Barraga Program

Posted on October 28, 2024 - 3:22 pm by Melisa Matthews

As a parent of a child with blindness or low vision, understanding how your child’s vision impacts their learning and daily activities is key to helping them thrive. The Barraga Visual Efficiency Program (BVEP) assesses visual efficiency in practical, easy-to-understand ways. By evaluating how well your child uses their available vision in everyday tasks, this […]

Supporting Your Child’s Education Through Tactile Graphics with the Monarch

Posted on October 16, 2024 - 1:10 pm by Melisa Matthews

Tactile map of the inside of a building with the key.

If your child has received a Monarch from their TVI or the Student Pilot Program, you are likely filled with questions and want to support their continued learning at home. The Hive is a resource designed to support your learning and a starting point for specific Monarch needs through their discussion boards and Professional Learning […]

Partnering with your PE Teacher: The Power of Pre-teaching

Posted on September 9, 2024 - 3:25 pm by Melisa Matthews

When it comes to sports and physical activities, every child deserves the chance to succeed, enjoy, and participate fully. For children who are blind or have low vision, preparation is key. This is where the concept of pre-teaching comes into play. Pre-teaching sets the stage for a positive experience by ensuring that children have the […]

Strategies for Empowering Independent Living Skills

Posted on July 11, 2024 - 3:10 pm by Melisa Matthews

Kick off the summer by helping your child practice independent living skills. APH Hive and APH FamilyConnect joined forces to provide an Access Academy two-part webinar, perfect for parents and professionals looking to assess and develop critical skills for children who are blind or have low vision. You’ll learn to use a practical checklist to […]

Unexpected Clarity: How Vision Loss Changed My Life

Posted on June 3, 2024 - 10:56 am by Haley Blankenship

A person with a backpack and a guide dog walks along railroad tracks surrounded by greenery

“I hate to tell you this…” The ophthalmologist handed me a box of tissues as she shared the news that I could not drive. I shook my head and chuckled as I pushed the box away before noticing my parents crying in the corner of the room. Despite my parents’ tears, I was sure the […]

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