APH FamilyConnect Parent Advisory Board: When Personal and Professional Roles Merge Posted on January 9, 2024 - 10:59 am by Amy Lynn Smith For Amy Shepherd, M.Ed., transitioning her career from teaching in elementary school to being a resource for students who are blind or low vision. Most recently joined the APH FamilyConnect […]
Outside-the-Box Holiday Gift Ideas for Family, Friends, or Colleagues Who Are Blind or Low Vision Posted on October 26, 2023 - 9:45 am by Melisa Matthews Experience gifts have become popular in recent years as people shift away from giving material items. Sharing or gifting experiences can provide a lifetime of memories. When we give a […]
Attending the APH ConnectCenter Family Retreat Posted on July 12, 2023 - 12:32 am by Melissa Schenkel “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 […]
National Center on Deaf-Blindness: Family Leadership, Family Engagement, and Family Empowerment Webinar Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 7:30 PM EDT Families play the most important role in their child’s life and naturally take on the role of leader as they navigate […]
National Center on Deaf-Blindness: Family Leadership, Engagement, and Empowerment Posted on May 9, 2023 - 4:02 am by Melisa Matthews 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 […]