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Supporting Your Child’s Tactile Literacy Skills

Posted on January 24, 2024 - 12:04 pm by Melisa Matthews
Discover our 4-part online series for on-the-go learning! Flexible, on-demand sessions let you guide your child's tactile learning journey at your own pace. Gain essential tips from APH's experts to enhance your role as your child's first teacher. Empower their development anytime, anywhere. Start now!

Navigating Tactile Graphics Literacy with a 4-Part Online Learning Series  Parenting a child who is blind or low vision comes with unique challenges and opportunities, especially when it comes to supporting their education. To empower you on this journey, we’re excited to introduce a series of four webinars hosted by experienced professionals from the American […]

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APH FamilyConnect Parent Advisory Board: When Personal and Professional Roles Merge 

Posted on January 9, 2024 - 10:59 am by Amy Lynn Smith
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For Amy Shepherd, M.Ed., transitioning her career from teaching in elementary school to being a resource for students who are blind or low vision. Most recently joined the APH FamilyConnect Parent Advisory Board – was the direct result of her son Austin’s vision.  Now 23 years old, Austin was shaken as a baby by a […]

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