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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 [emailprotected].
New for 2024! FamilyConnect’s Getting Started Guide Birth to 3rdGrade
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 12thGrade
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 APHConnectCenterandNSITEhave partnered toupdate a NEW Job Seeker’s Toolkit, an accessible, self-paced, free online training course!
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
From Surviving to Thriving at Work – It’s All About the Culture
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 […]
From Applied Mathematician to Senior Software Engineer at Apple
This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Andres Gonzalez was interested in science and math from a young age in his native Cuba. Early on, he knew he would need […]
Read an eBook Week
This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)March ushers in Read an eBook Week. It’s the perfect time to celebrate how digital eBooks have transformed reading for those who find […]
Webinars
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 […]
Career Conversations: Interview with a Senior Software Engineer at Apple
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. […]
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 […]
Career & Canine Connections Information
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 & […]
Career Conversations: Interview with Chari Chauvin
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 […]
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, […]
