Attending the APH ConnectCenter Family Retreat Posted on July 12, 2023 - 12:32 am by Melissa Schenkel “I have never walked into a room full of strangers and instantly connected,” says Rob Harris. Rob attended the APH ConnectCenter Family Retreat recently held in Louisville, and he hasn’t […]
Advocating for Max, My Son Who Is Deaf-Blind Posted on June 21, 2023 - 8:15 pm by Tiara Jones I’m Tiara, and my son’s name is Max. He has a rare genetic disorder called Chromosome 13, Partial Monosomy 13q, which is the partial deletion of the 13th chromosome that […]
ParentConnect: Connecting Matters Posted on January 23, 2023 - 1:48 pm by Melisa Matthews When facing challenges, stressful life changes, and feelings of isolation, ParentConnect can be a space to support you. Support groups offer space to share concerns and successes while providing the […]
Navigating Vocational Rehabilitation Services as a High School Student Who Is Blind or Low Vision! Posted on February 24, 2022 - 1:26 pm by Shannon Carollo The goal of state Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services is to help people with significant disabilities acquire the skills needed to successfully find and retain employment. All VR programs are intended to […]
From Sharecroppers’ Daughter to a Leader in the Blindness Field Posted on February 22, 2022 - 4:52 pm by Amy Lynn Smith Ever Lee Hairston is proof that anyone can emerge from the humblest of beginnings to become a leader in their field. Born with retinitis pigmentosa, which over the years has […]