Peer Highlights: APH VisionAware Advisors’ Inspiring Achievements in 2023 Posted on December 22, 2023 - 1:45 pm by Katie Frederick For ten-plus years, volunteer APH VisionAware Peer Advisors have contributed and shaped nearly all of the content on the site today. As a content manager, I am grateful for the […]
Bungles in the Bakery: A Look Back as a Low Vision Clerk Posted on October 30, 2023 - 9:19 am by Amy Bovaird A New Job When the local grocery chain interviewed me for employment, I disclosed my vision impairment. “I’m legally blind and use a white cane.” They seemed to accept that […]
Five Questions to Ask About Working Remotely for a Call Center Posted on October 20, 2023 - 11:40 am by Empish J. Thomas Are you blind or have low vision, and are you interested in remote work? What about working for a customer service call center? Working from home is an excellent option […]
From Awareness to Action: Preventing Falls Posted on September 13, 2023 - 5:41 am by VisionAware Peers Editor’s Note: Falls Prevention Awareness Week is September 18-22 this year. The theme is “From Awareness to Action,” as reflected in the title of this post. Former peer advisor Mary […]
Practice Good Eye Safety Around Fireworks This Fourth of July Posted on July 3, 2023 - 12:00 am by Empish J. Thomas Happy Safe Fourth of July! The Fourth of July is a time of fun, remembrance, and celebration for many Americans. Friends and family gather together to enjoy early morning parades, […]