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Share your story! Do you have a personal experience or advice that you want to share? Raise awareness, share tips, and empower families by writing a blog for FamilyConnect! If you're interested in getting involved, email Melisa Matthews, our Digital Content Manager at mmatthews@aph.org.

APH FamilyConnect and the Chicago Lighthouse are pleased to offer this virtual support group for parents and families of children who are blind or visually impaired.

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Is there a child in your life who is visually impaired and you need assistance locating resources and valuable information? We're here to help! Call us Toll Free at 1-800-232-5463, or email us at connectcenter@aph.org.

5/17/22 7:00PM-87:00PM (ET) The Dignity of Risk and The Needs for Self-Advocacy. Ruth Childs, Lauren Lieberman. FamilyConnect Logo. A woman kneeling with a young boy wearing glasses on a basketball court holding a red ball.

Students with visual impairment are also not always permitted to participate in typical programming with their sighted peers. In this workshop, leaders will define Dignity of Risk; define Self Advocacy; explain the four major components of Self Advocacy; apply Self-Advocacy to the Dignity of Risk. The workshop will be interactive and informative. 

Learn more and register here

I HOPE! I CAN! I WILL!

The Self Advocacy Playbook

This Self-Advocacy Playbook will show you how to use your voice. It will teach you how to speak up for yourself and make your life what you want it to be.

Download a FREE copy HERE.

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