Editorâs note: Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) introduces us to Megan Borella who first became involved with GDB when she was paired with a K9 Buddy in 2004. GDBâs K9 Buddy Program matches specially selected dogs to become wonderful pets and buddies to people who are blind or low vision, including children and their … Continued
Editorâs note: Parents of children who are blind or low vision, is your child preparing for college or other post-secondary education? You can introduce your child to Envision College Success Programâs all-virtual, holistic support system. Read on to learn more about the program and all it offers. Letâs face itânavigating college (from the application process … Continued
Editorâs Note: APH CareerConnect program manager, Richard Rueda, shares how youth who are blind or visually impaired can prepare for college and career success by utilizing local Vocational Rehabilitation services. If your child is exploring post-high school transition, be sure to check out our APH CareerConnect resources and our Success Stories about blind and low-vision … Continued
APHâs Director of Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion, Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. (she/her/hers), knows a thing or two about learning to be self-sufficient from an early age. One of 27 children adopted from around the world, Tai was born blind due to retinopathy of prematurity. From the beginning, her parents made sure Tai had early intervention … Continued