Tag: IEP

Understanding Your Child’s Visual Efficiency with the Barraga Program 

Posted on October 28, 2024 - 3:22 pm by
Child points to picture of a young person wearing a red hat at a picnic. APH Hive logo and title: Simplifying the Barraga Visual Efficiency Program Amy Campbell & Tristan Pierce

As a parent of a child with blindness or low vision, understanding how your child’s vision impacts their learning and daily activities is key to helping them thrive. The Barraga Visual Efficiency Program (BVEP) assesses visual efficiency in practical, easy-to-understand ways. By evaluating how well your child uses their available vision in everyday tasks, this […]

The Hive Reading Strategies for Visually Impaired Children: Unlocking the Foundation of Reading

Posted on April 25, 2024 - 2:47 pm by
A group of students with one in the middle reading a braille book. The APH Hive logo and graphic around the image.

Are you eager to help your child with blindness or low vision excel in reading? Join us in The Hive course, Unlocking the Foundation of Reading for Students with Visual Impairments. This course allows families to gain valuable insight and explore effective strategies to support their child’s reading development.  Understanding Reading Development  Reading is a […]

Letters to Parents: A TVI’s Journey of Purpose and Passion 

Posted on February 13, 2024 - 10:51 am by
classroom cabinets decorated with space-themed pictures

In this heartfelt blog, Julene Fitch, a teacher for students with blindness or low vision, shares her journey from a parent navigating the challenges of raising a child with low vision to becoming a passionate educator dedicated to empowering students and their families. Her commitment to collaboration, holistic development, and building a supportive community shines […]

Rosie the Resilient

Posted on December 4, 2023 - 4:12 pm by
Child holds a Curious George stuffed animal in an eyeglass shop.

At just five days old, Rosemary faced a daunting battle when she contracted bacterial meningitis. Her grandmother, Angela, recounted their harrowing experience, “She went to the pediatric ICU, where she nearly died and had to undergo a bilateral craniotomy to treat the infection that had walled itself off in her brain.”  Rosemary’s odds were grim […]

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