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Donate Shop A A ConnectCalendar Adults with Visual Impairments Parents Students Professionals Careers Employers Job Seekers Professionals with Vision or Career Changes Families, Teachers, & Counselors Transition-Age Youth Personal Employment Stories VisionAware Eye Conditions Recreation and Leisure Products and Technology Professionals Families and Friends Living with Blindness or Low Vision Transition Hub Welcome to the Transition Hub Transitions: Ages and Stages Blog Webinars Webinar Documents FAQ for APH Webinars For Families After the Diagnosis Browse by Age Ideas for Home/Community Education Complex Needs VI Eligibility Criteria About Search Browse By State HomeThis post is also available in: Español ( Spanish ) Life Changing Resources for people who are blind or low vision 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. Visit Career Resources For Families Offers support and resources for families of children who are blind or low vision. Visit Resources for Families VisionAware For people adjusting to blindness or low vision, family members and professionals who serve them. Visit VisionAware 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 connectcenter@aph.org . 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. Open the Getting Started Guide Birth to 3rd Grade 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. 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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. Welcome to the 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! Get Started Here Explore Eye Conditions on VisionAware Learn about Eye Conditions 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 the 2023 Vision History Timeline (pdf) View our Getting Started Guide Open the Getting Started Guide English (pdf) Abra la Guía de inicio en español (pdf) Blog Posts July 16, 2023 The Retina and Alzheimer’s Disease This post is also available in: Español (Spanish)In June 2023, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) [of the National Institutes of Health(NIH)] released a report on changes in the retina […] July 12, 2023 Attending the APH ConnectCenter Family Retreat This post is also available in: Español (Spanish)I have never walked into a room full of strangers and instantly connected,” says Rob Harris. Rob attended the APH ConnectCenter Family Retreat […] July 11, 2023 Price of Nice: Assumptions, Reality, and Cost-benefit Analysis of ADA Mandates This post is also available in: Español (Spanish)In his opinion piece for the Colorado Springs Gazette, the Libertarian political commentator and professor Barry Fagin accused the ADA of trying to […] Webinars August 22, 2023 Test New Webinar This post is also available in: Español (Spanish) Webinar Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 5:32 PM EDT This is a test July 27, 2023 Test Webinar This post is also available in: Español (Spanish)Test Webinar Test for archive page Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy Contact Us Call: 1.800.232.5463 Email: connectcenter@aph.org Copyright © 2024 American Printing House for the Blind. All rights reserved. CareerConnect and FamilyConnect are registered trademarks of American Printing House for the Blind. This site is registered on wpml.org as a development site. 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