Editorâs note: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Appreciation Week is observed annually over Anne Sullivanâs birthday, April 14th. Are you interested in learning more about vision rehabilitation therapy (VRT) as a possible career? Visit Get Learning â AER (aerbvi.org) to read about the roles and responsibilities and Directory of University Professional Programs in the U.S. and Canada … Continued
Forms of popular media like TV shows, books, and movies all rely heavily on stereotypes when creating characters. Not all stereotypes are harmful, like the âdumb blondeâ stereotype. While this stereotype was very popular a few years back, I donât think the lives of blondes were affected. There are enough intelligent blondes in the world … Continued
Editorâs note: Lance Johnsonâs SEE-THROUGH podcast tackles topics relevant to the blind, low vision, and disability communities. If you are blind or low vision and interested in learning how to host a podcast, read Max Iveyâs blog, Creating a Podcast When Blind or Low Vision, and article, How To Create a Podcast, on APH VisionAware. … Continued
Zelda Gebhard doesnât identify as a person with low vision, because sheâs so much more than that. âIâm a whole person,â she says. âAlong with my career, Iâm a wife, Iâm a mother and a grandmother. I have a full life with interests and hobbies. Iâm not that much different than a person who doesnât … Continued
Yokasta Urena, MS.Ed., Sp.Ed., TVI Doctoral Candidate at New England College Email: Yokasta.urena1@gmail.com Instagram: beyond20201 The educational journey for people with low vision and blindness can be challenging. It is precisely those challenges that empower us. They build our character and can empower us to create lasting change in the lives of others. âIf we … Continued
Every day many young people are given the news that obtaining a driverâs license is not in their future due to blindness or low vision. Adults also face this challenge but with the possibility of losing their license. This news, no matter the age, not only has an emotional impact but also has an impact … Continued
Editorâs note: Do you work with students who are blind or low vision? Do you want to empower them to prepare for college or career school? Check out Alicia Wolfeâs updated blog on the Transition to College: Program Activity Guide for Students who are Blind or Low Vision. Additionally, tune in to APH ConnectCenterâs next … Continued
APH is proud to award scholarships to students who are blind or low vision, supporting them in pursuit of higher education. Recognizing the growing demand for people with skills in advanced technologies â and how viable those fields are for people who are blind or low vision â APHâs 2022 scholarships focus on aspects of … Continued
Editor’s note: The APH CareerConnect and NSITE have joined forces to update The Job Seeker’s Toolkit. Itâs long been said thereâs strength in numbers. Thatâs why APH CareerConnect and NSITE have come together to help improve one number in particular: employment rates among people who are blind or low vision.⯠âŻItâs no secret that employment … Continued
Editorâs note: Join us on June 15, 2021, @ 12:30 pm (EST), for the second of two webinars in whichâŻDr.âŻAlexis G. Malkin, OD, FAAO, andâŻDavid BradburnâŻfrom HumanWare willâŻprovide an overview of assistive technology and services that help people with low vision perform everyday tasks. Using the state of Massachusetts as an example, the presenters will illustrate the needs, available services, and funding for 3 different groups, namely: … Continued