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You Can Touch the Elf on the Shelf: A Letter from Santa Claus

Posted on October 8, 2025 - 3:30 pm by admin

Elf on Shelf plush character clinging to a Christmas tree

Editor’s note: Santa gives permission to children who are blind or low vision to touch their “Elf on the Shelf.” We hope you utilize this updated post from parent Holly Bonner of of Blind Motherhood to make the holidays meaningful and accessible for your child! About Elf on the Shelf “Elf on the Shelf” is a popular […]

Nature at Your Fingertips: A Foraged Art Project for People Who Are Blind or Low Vision

Posted on October 6, 2025 - 11:12 am by Ada Jayne

picture of a person of long hair draped over the shoulder with large pear shaped earrings next to a tactile art of the person: small bits of colorful leaves glued onto a white backdrop in the shape of the person, dark leaves as the hair and large pear-shaped leaves as the earrings

Editor’s note: Turn a simple family (or friend!) walk or hike into a hands-on adventure and craft! This foraged art project invites those who are blind or have low vision to explore nature through texture and scent while collecting leaves, petals, bark, and other treasures. Once your “forage” is complete, work together to create tactile […]

Early Literacy at Home: Discover the Laptime and Lullabies Course

Posted on March 3, 2025 - 2:25 pm by Melisa Matthews

Parent lovingly smiles at baby who looks up at parent/ text: APH HIVE. Nurturing Early Literacy Experiences. Kay L Clarke, Jessica Chandler, Jenni Remeis

For families raising infants, toddlers, and young children who are blind or have low vision, early literacy is not just about books—it’s about turning everyday moments into opportunities for connection and learning. Imagine singing a lullaby, playing a tactile game, or narrating a walk around the block—all while building the foundation for language and literacy. […]

Preparing for the Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024

Posted on April 1, 2024 - 9:53 am by Pris Rogers

dark night sky with the moon passing in front of the sun (eclipse)

A solar eclipse occurs when the sun is blocked wholly or partially from view by the moon. It lasts only a few minutes, but the solar corona (the sun’s outer atmosphere) looks like a halo around the moon. Is it safe to look directly at the eclipse? It is unsafe to stare at the sun, […]

Peer Highlights: APH VisionAware Advisors’ Inspiring Achievements in 2023

Posted on December 22, 2023 - 1:45 pm by Katie Frederick

collage of peers: Elizabeth Sammons on the left, Deanna DeAnna Quietwater Noriega to her right, Lynda Lambert far right, Liz Bottner in the center under Deanna, Max Ivy on bottom right

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 expertise, talent, and time the advisors share –assuring VisionAware is a one-stop resource for individuals, family and friends, and professionals in the field of blindness […]