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Life Changing Resources for people who are blind or low vision
Our mission is to empower people toward greater independence and lifelong success by providing free curated information and resources to assist children, parents, job seekers, and adults who are blind or low vision.
For Job Seekers & Employers
Employment information, tools, and guidance for job seekers who are blind or low vision.
For Families
Offers support and resources for families of children who are blind or low vision.
VisionAware
For people adjusting to blindness or low vision, family members and professionals who serve them.
Need to talk?
If you are looking for resources and services, one of our experienced representatives can provide free information on virtually any topic related to blindness and low vision. Call toll-free (800) 232-5463 Mon-Fri 8 AM – 8 PM Eastern or e-mail us at connectcenter@aph.org.
New for 2024! FamilyConnectās Getting Started Guide Birth to 3rdĀ Grade
provides information about visual development, navigating IFSP and IEPs, tips and ideas to support your child at home, braille literacy, and a wealth of other resources to support you raising your child.
New for 2024! FamilyConnectās Getting Started Guide 4th to 12thĀ Grade
provides information about vision in children, navigating IEPs, tips and ideas to implement in your home, technology, transition and a wealth of additional resources to support you raising your child.Ā
Exploring Your Future?
Find information about programs that emphasize empowerment, career exploration, and work experiences for teens and young adults who are blind and have low vision in our Transition Hub.
Are You a Job Seeker?
Attention, students and job seekers who are blind or low vision! Are you ready to hone your career exploration and job-seeking skills? The APH ConnectCenter and NSITE have partnered to update a NEW Job Seekerās Toolkit, an accessible, self-paced, free online training course!
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2023 Low Vision History Timeline
An ongoing project to chronicle important events in the history of the field which have contributed to or been critical in changing knowledge and
practice.
View our Getting Started Guide
Blog Posts
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This post is also available in: EspaƱol (Spanish)In June 2023, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) [of the National Institutes of Health(NIH)] released a report on changes in the retina […]
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This post is also available in: EspaƱol (Spanish)“I have never walked into a room full of strangers and instantly connected,” says Rob Harris. Rob attended the APH ConnectCenter Family Retreat […]
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This post is also available in: EspaƱol (Spanish)In his opinion piece for the Colorado Springs Gazette, the Libertarian political commentator and professor Barry Fagin accused the ADA of trying to […]
Webinars
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This post is also available in: EspaƱol (Spanish) Webinar Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 5:32 PM EDT This is a test
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