Editorās note: After a summer break, itās time to re-commence APH CareerConversations–a platform for learning about the career journeys of individuals who are blind or low vision. The first session of the season will be Thursday, September 1 at 6 PM Eastern when we will interview Khadija Bari, a career placement expert who is blind. … Continued
Most children get a basic vision screening in elementary school. But the founders of InfantSEEĀ® realized thatās just not early enough, or thorough enough, to identify some eye conditions that can impact a childās development and learning ability. Glen Steele, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO, an optometrist based in Tennessee, co-founded InfantSEE with the late W. David … Continued
Editorās note: The end of July marks three related days of commemoration: Hire a Veteran Day is July 25, and both National Disability Independence Day andĀ the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are July 26. Read Captain Benjamin Keeleyās story to learn about his career journey after retiring from the U.S. Navy … Continued
Editorās note: Helen Keller DeafBlind Awareness Week 2022 is June 26- July 2. Parents, family members, and caregivers of children who are blind, low vision, or DeafBlind, letās take the opportunity to look back at Helen Kellerās life and advocacy work in effort to continue carrying the mantle of empowering individuals who are blind, low … Continued
FC Editorās Note: Joseph Burton, co-founder and president of Hearts for Sight (HFS) Foundation, created the supportive environment he longed for as a young man. HFS provides health, wellness, and therapy for adults and youth who are blind or low vision.Ā _________________________ Joseph Burton knows what a significant difference it can make in someoneās life … Continued
Editorās note: Are you a parent of a youth or young adult who is blind or low vision? Read on to learn about the Blind Abilities podcast, Jeff Thompsonās platform for sharing assistive technology, independent living, and career education for individuals who are blind or low vision. While anyone can listen to the podcast, itās … Continued
Thanks to APH FamilyConnectās sponsorship, children who are blind or have low vision in Indiana from birth through age 18 have the chance to attend the first-ever O&M Adventure Summer Camp! The camp is being offered in two-hour sessions over the course of three weeks in Indianapolis.āÆāÆ The camp is the brainchild of Mindy Koehne, … Continued
_________________________ Sean Plumer learned so much about potential careers in computer coding and programming at the 2021 APH National Coding Symposium, heās already signed up for this yearās event, which runs May 9-13, 2022 online. A 17-year-old junior in high school, Sean has been interested in computer coding since before he began losing his vision … Continued
Editorās Note: Early work experiences and exposure to different types of jobs are both predictors of future employment for youth with visual impairments.Ā In celebration of National Student Employment Week, learn about how Lindsay and Nina are working while attending college and how those job experiences are enriching their lives and helping them build foundational … Continued
Thereās no question that Christina Ha is a remarkable, history-making woman, the only blind contestant ever and the season three winner of āMasterChef.ā For Womenās History Month, we asked her to share her story as inspiration for parents and their children who are visually impaired. The key takeaway? Anything is possible if youāre determined. FamilyConnect: … Continued