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Welcome! CareerConnect, FamilyConnect, and VisionAware are now live in one easy-to-use site!
Our mission is to empower people toward greater independence and lifelong success by providing free curated information and resources to assist children, parents, job seekers, and adults who are blind or low vision.
For Job Seekers & Employers
Employment information, tools, and guidance for job seekers who are blind or low vision.
For Families
Offers support and resources for families of children who are blind or low vision.
VisionAware
For people adjusting to blindness or low vision, family members and professionals who serve them.
Need to talk?
If you are looking for resources and services, one of our experienced representatives can provide free information on virtually any topic related to blindness and low vision. Call toll-free (800) 232-5463 Mon-Fri 8 AM – 8 PM Eastern or e-mail us at [email protected].
New for 2024! FamilyConnect’s Getting Started Guide Birth to 3rd Grade
provides information about visual development, navigating IFSP and IEPs, tips and ideas to support your child at home, braille literacy, and a wealth of other resources to support you raising your child.
New for 2024! FamilyConnect’s Getting Started Guide 4th to 12th Grade
provides information about vision in children, navigating IEPs, tips and ideas to implement in your home, technology, transition and a wealth of additional resources to support you raising your child.
Exploring Your Future?
Find information about programs that emphasize empowerment, career exploration, and work experiences for teens and young adults who are blind and have low vision in our Transition Hub.
Are You a Job Seeker?
Attention, students and job seekers with blindness or low vision! Prepare to sharpen your career exploration and job-seeking abilities. The APH ConnectCenter and NSITE have collaborated to refresh the Job Seeker’s Toolkit, offering an accessible, self-paced, and complimentary online training course. For more details about the toolkit, visit CareerConnect.
Explore Eye Conditions on VisionAware
2023 Low Vision History Timeline
An ongoing project to chronicle important events in the history of the field which have contributed to or been critical in changing knowledge and
practice.
View our Getting Started Guide
Blog Posts
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Peter’s Tale of Triumph and Batten Disease
This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Beth’s world shifted dramatically when her son, Peter, at just six years old, was diagnosed with Batten disease. “Honestly, I was overwhelmed learning […]
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Unexpected Clarity: How Vision Loss Changed My Life
This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)“I hate to tell you this…” The ophthalmologist handed me a box of tissues as she shared the news that I could not […]
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Accessible Coding: A Reflection From a Non-Techie
This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)I want to preface my reflection by saying I was not proficient or interested in computer programming before attending the 2023 National Coding […]
Webinars
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Career Conversations: Interview with a Chemist
This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Join CareerConnect for our popular Career Conversations where we will be interviewing Hoby Wedler, a chemist who is blind. Hoby will share his […]
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Employment Connections: Achieving Employment Equity
This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Webinar Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024 4:00 PM EDT The APH ConnectCenter is pleased to be hosting practitioners in the field of […]
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Interview with a Genetic Counselor
This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Webinar Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024 6:00 PM EDT Join APH CareerConnect for our very popular Career Conversations Series. Ronit Mazzoni will […]
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Empowering Young Entrepreneurs
This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)It is never too early to begin earning a little cash. The key is to let your child take the lead with their […]
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Career Conversations: Interview with a Senior Software Engineer
This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Webinar Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024 6:00 PM EDT Join the team at APH ConnectCenter for our very popular Career Conversations Series. […]
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Career Conversations Interview with a Workflow Manager
This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Webinar Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024 6:00 PM EST Join APH CareerConnect for our very popular Career Conversations Series. Nefertiti Matos Olivares, Workflow […]