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Perkins ELP alum organizes inclusive adventure camp in the Philippines
For her final leadership project, ELP alum Grace Torres planned an inclusive adventure camp for families in the Philippines. The post Perkins ELP alum organizes inclusive adventure camp in the Philippines appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
On the Road with Barry – Georgia
Day One I have reached status in my life. Through the blessings of my work with Leader, I have attained… Silver Medallion status (insert dramatic music here). Among the plethora of perks of a Silver Medallion member, I am afforded the opportunity to check one bag for...
Playing the Gambit: How the Monarch’s Chess App Engages Students While Building Crucial Skills
Those that are blind or low vision don’t often have the opportunity to play games that are fully accessible. Monarch’s Chess App is the first accessible game developed with the only refreshable digital braille chessboard in existence. When APH created the Chess App...
The Monarch and The TGIL: Bringing a World of Tactile Graphics to Students’ Fingertips
A student who is blind or low vision sees about a dozen tactile graphics in a school year, while their sighted peers have access to a dozen graphics in a single class period. APH’s Monarch, along with its ability to connect to the Tactile Graphic Image Library (TGIL),...
SalioGen Developing Novel Gene Insertion Therapy for Stargardt Disease
SalioGen Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing therapies for a broad range of conditions, including inherited retinal diseases, has announced development of SGT-1001, an emerging Stargardt disease (ABCA4 mutations) therapy, as the lead program for advancing...
Reach Out and Teach: Helping Your Child Who is Blind or Low Vision Learn and Grow
At APH Press, we strive to create books that provide both parents and professionals with the knowledge and resources they need to help children who are blind or low vision thrive. Reach Out and Teach is the ultimate guide to helping a child who is blind or low vision...
Simplifying Standardized Tests with the Monarch
Standardized tests can be a source of anxiety for students who are blind or have low vision. Although they are...
A Tactile Eclipse: How the Monarch is Revolutionizing Tactile Graphics
On April 8th, 2024, North America experienced a total solar eclipse. According to NASA, “99% of people who reside in...
The APH Hive Launches Summer Learning Cohort
Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of literacy education for students with visual impairments? APH is...
Vision Friendly Environments for People with Vision Impairment
This 13-minute video presentation provides tips for creating an environment that is safe, easy to navigate, and...
What Do Educators Have to Say about the Monarch?
Educators are the experts! They have the experience and knowledge necessary to understand what tools will give their...
On the Road with Barry – Redding and Oroville, California
Day 1 I flew out to Sacramento on Sunday, with a connection in Salt Lake City. I love Salt Lake City’s airport. So...
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Dry AMD Externally-Led Patient Focused Drug Development Meeting (EL-PFDD)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vtdm9WrL1c On March 1, 2024, the Foundation Fighting Blindness is conducting a virtual externally-led patient focused drug development (EL-PFDD) meeting on dry AMD. The purpose of this meeting is to share with key FDA officials and...
Phase 3 Clinical Trial of NAC Launched for RP Patients
Johns Hopkins University (JHU) has launched a Phase 3 clinical trial of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Known as NAC Attack, the 45-month study is enrolling approximately 438 patients at 30 sites throughout the US, Canada,...
ViGeneron Launches Clinical Trial of Gene Therapy for RP Caused by CNGA1 Mutations
ViGeneron GmbH, a gene therapy development company in Munich, Germany, has dosed the first patient in a Phase 1b clinical trial for its gene therapy for people with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) caused by mutations in the gene CNGA1. The six-patient trial is taking place...
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Anchor Center Hosts 14th Annual Visions of Love Event
Friday, February 2nd marked Anchor Center for Blind Children’s signature Valentine’s event, Visions of Love, held at our state-of-the-art learning facility in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver. This year also marked the 14th anniversary of this time-honored...
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Meet Cider and get ready for a bushel of fun! 🍎 🍂
This adorable puppy is sure to be the apple of your eye this fall. He’ll warm your heart as he romps around the Pup’kin Festival and frolics in the hay. And he’s on his way to transforming someone’s life with love, hope, and endless adventures. Cozy up with Cider in...
‘Visual clutter’ alters information flow in the brain
Too much stuff in the periphery of our vision can make it difficult to identify what we’re seeing. Yale researchers now know how that clutter affects the brain. Read post Too much stuff in the periphery of our vision can make it difficult to identify what we’re...
Field trip alert! 🚨
Tractors, treats, and training! Our service dogs in training took a field trip to Tractor Supply, and let’s just say, they nailed every task with wagging tails 🚜 🐾 💜
APH Hive Helps Users Master the Monarch
As Monarchs begin to soar into classrooms this fall, we’re committed to ensuring that educators have everything they...
If you can navigate the IKEA maze, you can navigate anything! 🧭
In a recent training session, our dogs built up their skills in the world of flat-pack furniture, exploring new...
Think you know the real Helen Keller?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvPP2WPwLVs A lot of Helen Keller #LessonPlans are the same: they begin and end with...
Life Launch Tour Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnvw3w8tLTU We’re back with Part 2 of our tour featuring the #LifeLaunch living...
Guide Dog News
May 12, 2024
Succession
Endings and beginnings. They intertwine like threads of the heart. As one dog’s beautiful purpose draws to a close, another’s destiny begins. Their love unfolds in a timeless symphony of sweet melodies. Because when the right dog finds the right person, hope lives...
Soaring to new heights, with Skylar!
Click here for descriptive audio for the visually impaired. Sneak Peek Alert: Soaring to New Heights A bright hello from me, your PupPal, Skylar! This little jet setter is all checked in and ready to make your heart soar. When you join PupPal for only $19 a month,...
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