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Celebrate the ADA, signed into law on July 26, 1990. Check out our post on audio description.

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

  • ASPECT Program from Prevent Blindness, A Testimonial
  • The Retina and Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Audio Description Makes Theatre, TV, and Movies Accessible
  • Practice Good Eye Safety Around Fireworks This Fourth of July
  • Communication Devices for Helping Individuals who are DeafBlind
  • The Next Phase of Telehealth: Adapting to Post-Pandemic Healthcare Changes

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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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E-mail: connectcenter@aph.org

Call Toll Free:1-800-232-5463

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