Attending the APH ConnectCenter Family Retreat Posted on July 12, 2023 - 12:32 am by melissaschenkel “I have never walked into a room full of strangers and instantly connected,” says Rob Harris. Rob attended the APH ConnectCenter Family Retreat recently held in Louisville, and he hasn’t […]
Advocating for Max, My Son Who Is Deaf-Blind Posted on June 21, 2023 - 8:15 pm by tiarajones I’m Tiara, and my son’s name is Max. He has a rare genetic disorder called Chromosome 13, Partial Monosomy 13q, which is the partial deletion of the 13th chromosome that […]
APH Code Jumper and Summer Fun Posted on June 12, 2023 - 11:25 am by melisamatthews Computer Science and Information Technology jobs have continued to rise over the last few years. With future job opportunities in the field virtually endless, this is a field your child […]
Sensing and Learning with the APH Hive Posted on May 31, 2023 - 8:33 am by melisamatthews Does your child who is blind or low vision have complex needs? Partnering with your education team to gather information about how your child responds to activities at school and […]
From Nondriver to Active Traveler Posted on May 15, 2023 - 12:40 pm by melisamatthews Teens who are blind or have low vision (and their parents) must make many transportation decisions. Will your child drive if they meet your state’s requirements? If not, how will […]
Creating Inclusive Social Content Posted on May 10, 2023 - 1:20 am by abbypullis Social media has become integral to our lives, from connecting with others over shared interests to documenting big and small moments. For parents, social media is often used to share […]
National Center on Deaf-Blindness: Family Leadership, Engagement, and Empowerment Posted on May 9, 2023 - 4:02 am by melisamatthews Families are the experts in knowing their child, which should positively impact the decisions made for a child who is deafblind. Children who are deafblind have specific needs and considerations […]