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How the Braille Challenge Contributed to My Success

Posted on February 7, 2023 - 7:31 am by Jessica Minneci

There is nothing like the sound of pounding keys on a Perkins Brailler or the buzz of excitement and nervousness as you wait with your friends for one of your names to be read as the winner. There is nothing like standing together to promote a cause you believe in and nothing like braille. Braille […]

Valentine Crafts to Practice Assistive Technology

Posted on February 6, 2023 - 11:43 am by Amanda Bernath

A variety of craft materials displayed on a table. Items include bold print and tactile stickers, a slate and stylus, scissors, store-bought valentine cards, feathers, yarn, google eyes, fuzzy pom-poms, craft sticks, pipe cleaners, ribbon, glitter, and glue.

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and you’re likely planning for your child’s classroom card exchange. Famous for its paper hearts, glitter, and lace, it’s a common time for crafting in the preschool and elementary school world. As parents, some of us love it, and some of us hate it. And then a few of us […]

Low Vision: Accepting the White Cane and Use of Protective Techniques

Posted on February 1, 2023 - 9:56 am by Hecmarie Tosado Rivera

Woman using upper hand technique to find the door. Mujer usando la técnica de protección alta para encontrar la puerta.

People with low vision sometimes have trouble accepting their need to use the long white cane. Orientation and Mobility Specialists (O&Ms) are in charge of teaching skills to their students, such as the proper protection techniques, and providing them with examples of how to incorporate them when needed. After Hurricanes Fiona and Maria, Puerto Ricans […]

Early Intervention and the “Virtual Home Visit” Service Delivery Model

Posted on January 30, 2023 - 6:48 am by Melisa Matthews

Individual holds baby on lap and looks at a tablet. Graphic reads “APH Hive. Exploring Virtual Home Visits in Early Intervention Services. DeEtte Snyder, Cathy Smyth, Nana Phangia Dewald”

Your young child who is blind or low vision likely has various early intervention services supporting their needs. As service-providing agencies find fewer providers, especially in rural areas, many offer virtual services. Some agencies offer a hybrid of in-person and virtual services, which has its own set of benefits and barriers. Would you like to […]

ParentConnect: Connecting Matters

Posted on January 23, 2023 - 1:48 pm by Melisa Matthews

Graphic of Individual pointing to a network of people

When facing challenges, stressful life changes, and feelings of isolation, ParentConnect can be a space to support you. Support groups offer space to share concerns and successes while providing the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others going through similar situations. Becoming a parent has challenges that other parents can relate to, but what […]

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