Secondary Education Archives

Unexpected Clarity: How Vision Loss Changed My Life

Posted on June 3, 2024 - 10:56 am by Haley Blankenship

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“I hate to tell you this…” The ophthalmologist handed me a box of tissues as she shared the news that I could not drive. I shook my head and chuckled as I pushed the box away before noticing my parents crying in the corner of the room. Despite my parents’ tears, I was sure the […]

Juggling School and Activities: A High Schooler’s Guide to Finding Balance

Posted on February 28, 2024 - 1:13 pm by Gabby Abeyta

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We all need balance in our lives. Recognizing how we want to divide our time between our roles is important. We don’t often realize that we must find balance until we’re stressed. A busy schedule is great, but you must know when and how to slow down before it becomes overwhelming. While everyone has mechanisms […]

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

Posted on February 13, 2024 - 10:51 am by Julene Fitch

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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 […]

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 […]

What is the Chameleon 20?

Posted on November 14, 2023 - 1:23 pm by Melisa Matthews

Part of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) is Assistive Technology, which is ever-changing and evolving. Knowing and understanding what technology your child uses and how to help outside school will further their confidence. While knowing existing technology and what is available to your child may seem overwhelming, we can simplify this by sharing resources and […]

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