Low Vision Archives

Parents Gain a New Perspective on Their Son’s Albinism at NOAH Conference

Posted on November 8, 2022 - 12:38 am by Amy Lynn Smith

Family of four in front of a NOAH backdrop

When Brian and Danielle Ford learned their son, Benjamin, had albinism, they didn’t quite know where to begin. Brian shared his experience with APH FamilyConnect, writing about the diagnosis and the pursuit of getting Benjamin all the resources he needed. One of those resources was Melisa Matthews, a teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) who […]

Cassandra McNabb-McKinney: Working as an Embalmer

Posted on October 21, 2022 - 12:00 am by Amy Lynn Smith

A white woman with green eyes and brown hair that falls just past her shoulders, wearing a red top with a floral pattern.

Being an embalmer and funeral director isn’t on the list of many people’s career choices. In fact, it’s often a trade handed down through generations of a family. But for Cassandra McNabb-McKinney, it’s work she felt called to do, both by her own experience and her faith. When she was 16 years old, there was […]

What’s in a Tip? A Cane Tip that is…

Posted on October 13, 2022 - 4:01 pm by Mindy Koehne

Individual Using White Cane on a crosswalk.

Editor’s note: Have you ever wondered what the best cane tip is for an individual who is blind or low vision? The optimal tip for a long white cane depends on the environment in which it will be utilized (for example, a rough or smooth terrain), the cane technique one will utilize (for example, two-point […]

APH Announces STEM Scholarship Winners

Posted on September 12, 2022 - 6:00 am by Amy Lynn Smith

Two females wearing graduation sashes and honor cords

Bella Cherin on left; Aunya Anderson on right APH is proud to award scholarships to students who are blind or low vision, supporting them in pursuit of higher education. Recognizing the growing demand for people with skills in advanced technologies – and how viable those fields are for people who are blind or low vision […]

Low Vision and Fall Prevention

Posted on September 9, 2022 - 7:07 am by Pris Rogers

Older man lying on steps with cane, glasses and slipper beside him where he fell

September is Fall Prevention Month, the perfect time to talk about preventing falls if you are blind or low vision. Between 2015 to 2050, the number of people 40 years and older who are blind or low vision will double (Varma, 2016). This statistic means the number of older people with vision loss will rise […]

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