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 […]
How WordPress Accessibility Day Stretched My Speaking and Technology Skills Posted on December 1, 2022 - 1:20 pm by Empish J. Thomas Editor’s Note: In time for the International Day of Disabilities on December 3, Empish Thomas has written a post about presenting at the 2022 WordPress Accessibility Day, including her challenges […]
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 […]
Holiday Gifts: Supporting Authors and Business-Owners Who Are Blind or Low Vision Posted on October 25, 2022 - 11:33 am by asmith Editor’s note: As you begin your holiday shopping, consider supporting individuals who are blind or low vision. Check out our list of books authored and small businesses owned by individuals […]
Author of “Matilda’s Eye Patch” Shares Her (Personal) Inspiration for the Book Posted on October 13, 2022 - 12:31 pm by Admin Editor’s note: When Aimie Strachan was told her daughter needed to wear an eye patch for thirty minutes per day, she began searching for a book to explain the process […]
Hispanic Heritage and Albinism: Celebrating Diversity Posted on September 14, 2022 - 3:52 pm by admin by Amy Lynn Smith Editor’s note: Kayla Ludlow is a proud Latina who has low vision due to albinism. Having fair skin and hair, Kayla shares that those she meets […]
What to do When You Meet a Person with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss Posted on June 18, 2022 - 7:46 am by Pris Rogers For Helen Keller DeafBlind Awareness week, celebrated June 26-July 2, APH VisionAware is highlighting information on combined hearing and vision loss. To provide perspective on the magnitude of combined hearing […]