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Welcome! CareerConnect, FamilyConnect, and VisionAware 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 who are blind or low vision! Are you ready to hone your career exploration and job-seeking skills? The APH ConnectCenter and NSITE have partnered to update a NEW Job Seeker’s Toolkit, an accessible, self-paced, free online training course!
Blog Posts
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This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)As we approach Older Americans Month and Healthy Vision Month in May, let’s reflect on the progress in achieving the desired long-term outcomes […]
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This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Attending college can be an exciting next step in your life, but it can also be expensive. Scholarships can help you attend college […]
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This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) When we think about career planning, we often think about the work we want to do, the organizations willing to bring us […]
Webinars
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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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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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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 […]
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This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Webinar Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024 7:00 PM EST Imagine a week where career dreams meet wagging tails! Join the Careers & […]
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This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Webinar Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:00 PM EST Join APH CareerConnect for our very popular Career Conversations Series. Chari Chauvin, Senior […]
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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, […]