How to Be Your Own Advocate Posted on February 1, 2023 - 5:30 pm by tsusnick If I could give advice to my younger self or anyone who is embarking on college or a career, the best advice I would give is to be your own […]
Early Intervention with Lola: A Mother’s Perspective Posted on December 6, 2022 - 12:53 am by meredithhowell Editor’s note: Meredith Howell reflects on learning that her daughter, Lola, has low vision and multiple disabilities. She looks back at the value of early intervention services and shares that […]
Parents Gain a New Perspective on Their Son’s Albinism at NOAH Conference Posted on November 8, 2022 - 12:38 am by asmith When Brian and Danielle Ford learned their son, Benjamin, had albinism, they didn’t quite know where to begin. Brian shared his experience with APH FamilyConnect, writing about the diagnosis and […]
When Blindness Isn’t the Only Barrier in Dog Guide Training Posted on September 7, 2022 - 11:39 am by alexisread Editor’s note: Alexis Read shares her journey to finding a dog guide school that tailored training and tools to her specific abilities as a woman with low vision and additional […]
Parents teaching children to be their own advocate is the lesson of a lifetime Posted on September 6, 2022 - 1:42 pm by asmith It’s not unusual for parents to advocate for their children, even if they’re not blind or visually impaired. But Wendy Hardman and her husband, John, like many parents, did something […]
A Dad’s Perspective: Learning My Son Has Albinism Posted on September 6, 2022 - 10:50 am by admin Editor’s note: September is Albinism Awareness Month. In effort to increase awareness of albinism and subsequent low vision in children, APH FamilyConnect shares a dad’s story of learning his young […]
Behind the Scenes: Mom Creates CVI-Friendly YouTube Videos Posted on August 23, 2022 - 10:49 am by Admin Editor’s note: Alissa DeSousa shares memories of her son receiving multiple medical diagnoses, both in utero and in early childhood, including cerebral/ cortical visual impairment (CVI). She also shares how […]