This nine-month virtual learning experience focuses on individual needs. By Amy Lynn Smith It should come as no surprise that Perkins School for the Blind â one of the best-known and most highly respected educational institutions in the world for students who are blind/ low vision and those who teach them â encourages students to … Continued
By Amy Lynn Smith Professionals and parents of students who are blind/ low vision all have a part to play in preparing them for success. Â This post is also available on APH FamilyConnect. For people who are blind or low vision, nearly anything is possible â provided no one tells them it isnât. One high … Continued
Computer programmers, coders, create websites and apps that keep us connected in an electronic world. Coding is a solid career choice and one thatâs particularly well-suited to people who are blind or low vision. To support awareness of career opportunities in computer science and programming for blind and low-vision youth, the APH ConnectCenter and California College for the Blind are co-hosting the free, virtual 2021 National Coding Symposium for students May … Continued
Whether youâre already interested in the computer coding field â creating websites and apps â or are considering a career move, there are some wise ways to set yourself apart from other applicants. To support blind and low-vison youth learning more about computer science as a career path, the APH ConnectCenter and California College for the Blind are co-hosting the free, virtual 2021 National … Continued
Spring is here! If youâre like me, you might be thinking about spring break, March Madness, and the Final Four. Plenty of you are also planning end of semester projects and trying to figure out what your summer is going to look like. This a great time to start thinking about some work experience. A … Continued
Ever since its founding on January 23, 1858, APH has been showing the country â and the world â what can be achieved by people with vision loss, by providing them with the resources they need to excel. Ken Perry, a software engineer who has worked at APH since 2008, is one of the employees who are blind/ low vision and play a significant role in that. … Continued
When starting out your career or employment journey, you are starting typically at the bottom. In most cases, you are attempting to get your foot in the door and your first opportunity toward your long-term career goal. As I was graduating from East Carolina University, where I studied Communications, I was on the 4+ year … Continued
Written by, Richard Rueda Some call it a blast from the past, we call it a magnificent modern day interactive resource brimming with all things career exploration and so much more. Letâs dive into the past, present and the future of your APH CareerConnect. Iâve been a fan and supporter of CareerConnect for nearly two … Continued