August 7, 2023 - August 12, 2023 Careers and Canine Connections This week of excitement, learning, and personal growth is an innovative collaborative effort between Guide Dogs for the Blind and APH Career Connect, a program of the APH Connect Center. Get ready for a weeklong exhilarating deep dive into career exploration and how a Guide Dog fits into your future employment. Mark your calendars for […] FREE
August 14, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - August 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pm EDT Special Touch Get Away Special Touch Ministry Summer Get Away is an overnight, residential, camp-style retreat, for people with intellectual or physical disabilities (ages 10 through adults) to have fun and find fellowship with others in a Christian atmosphere. Each location is staffed with Medical professionals and volunteer staff. While the facilities at each Get Away vary, special care […] $475 – $575
August 22, 2023 - August 24, 2023 Camp Abilities New Jersey @ The Field of Dreams Educational sports camp for youth ages 9-21 with visual impairment and blindness. Come play beep baseball, golf, track and field, disc golf, and so much more! Check out campabilities.org for more information on camp! Registration is required. Hope to see you there!
September 29, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT Blindness and Mental Health Webinar Please join us as we discuss mental health in the blind and low vision community. Expert presenters will discuss: - Psychology and therapy for the blind community - Medications and genomic testing - Peer and community support resources - 988 Mental Health Hotline information FREE