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    • Getting Started 2020: A Guide for People New to Vision Loss

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Join us in Observing Memorial Day. Read personal stories about Veterans who lost vision Serving our country.

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Read about the Big Data project and its importance to understanding the service delivery needs of older people who are blind or low vision.

Find out how VisionAware can help and watch our video to learn more about the site.

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APH ConnectCenter Webinars

APH ConnectCenter and VisionAware offers a variety of informative webinars each month. From regaining independence, learning self-advocacy skills, to cooking and hobbies - there's something for everyone!

Click here to see what's coming up! Can't make a live event, look for the recorded video on our YouTube Playlist.

Register for our upcoming webinar on applying contrast to your everyday routines.

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Have Questions? Need Resources?

Are you losing your vision or know someone who is? We're here to help! Call us Toll Free at 1-800-232-5463 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Eastern.

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Finding Help After the Diagnosis

  • Low Vision Exam: What is it? Who Needs it? What comes next?
  • The Getting Started Toolkit
  • What Kind of Services or Benefits Will You Need?

Living with Vision Loss

  • Reading, Writing, and Vision Loss
  • Driving and Transportation Alternatives
  • Personal Stories: Life After Visual Impairment

Helpful Products and Technology

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  • Product Reviews, Gift Ideas, Accessible Apps, and More
  • Using a Computer After Vision Loss
  • What Are Low Vision Devices?

From the VisionAware Blogs

  • Smart Speakers Bring New Access and Opportunities for Blind and Low Vision Residents in West Virginia
  • Big Data Project Provides Critical Information About Prevalence of Vision Loss Among Older People
  • My Mother, the Wind Beneath My Wings
  • Healthy Vision Month-A Family Focus
  • Vision Changes and Your Mental Health
  • Transportation— A Critical Need for Older People who are Blind or Low Vision

Need Help?

Call us at 1-800-232-5463
M-F, 8:00AM-8:00PM ET
or email us at connectcenter@aph.org

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Featured Content

Video – Getting Started with Vision Loss

Gift Ideas for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired – VisionAware

Diabetes Medications Archived Webinars

Veterans Health Administration Services for the Blind or Visually Impaired – VisionAware

Information about support groups

Roadmap to Living With Vision Loss

Resources and Information for Professionals Who Serve Older Adults Who are Blind or Low Vision – VisionAware

Getting Started 2020

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  • More info: Getting Started: 2020
  • Download the Getting Started Guide in English (accessible pdf)
  • Descargue la Guía de inicio en español (pdf accesible)

La Guía de Inicio 2020

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  • More info: Getting Started: 2020
  • Download the Getting Started Guide in English (accessible pdf)
  • Descargue la Guía de inicio en español (pdf accesible)

APH ConnectCenter Mission

Empowering people toward greater independence and lifelong success by providing curated information and resources to assist children, parents, job seekers, adults, and older people who are blind or visually impaired.


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Contact Us

E-mail: connectcenter@aph.org

Call Toll Free:1-800-232-5463

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