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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. […]

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

Posted on December 3, 2024 - 9:08 am 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” has quickly become […]

Strategies for Empowering Independent Living Skills

Posted on July 11, 2024 - 3:10 pm by Melisa Matthews

Kick off the summer by helping your child practice independent living skills. APH Hive and APH FamilyConnect joined forces to provide an Access Academy two-part webinar, perfect for parents and professionals looking to assess and develop critical skills for children who are blind or have low vision. You’ll learn to use a practical checklist to […]

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 […]