FamilyConnect™

For parents of children with visual impairments

News and Announcements

Welcome to the FamilyConnect Community!

Here you'll find news and announcements of interest for children with visual impairments and their families.

• Bookshare.org Library Now Free to All U.S. Students with Qualifying Disabilities: Posted by Bookshare.org
  
• Gene Therapy Improves Vision in Patients with Congenital Retinal Disease : Posted by Foundation for Retinal Research
  
• ROPARD's 2008 Children's Vision Award Dinner : Posted by Association for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Related Diseases
  
• Visit Our New Museum Website for Learning and Fun!: Posted by American Printing House for the Blind
  
• Major Exhibit to Open at APH Museum: Posted by American Printing House for the Blind
  
• In Memoriam: Stan Suterko: Posted by American Printing House for the Blind
  
• A New Way into Fred's Head Companion Blog : Posted by American Printing House for the Blind
  
• NEW! Free Downloadable APH Product Manuals: Posted by American Printing House for the Blind
  
• NEW! MaximEyes Video Magnifier: Posted by American Printing House for the Blind
  
• NEW! Compact+ Hand-Held Electronic Magnifier: Posted by American Printing House for the Blind
  
• NEW! MathBuilders, Unit 6: Geometry: Posted by American Printing House for the Blind
  
• SQUID Tactile Activities Magazine, Issue 5: Posted by American Printing House for the Blind
  
• Virginia Pathways to Possibilities Conference: Posted by Virginia Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
  
• Chesterfield County Parents Meeting: Posted by Virginia Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
  
• Positive Results of Gene Therapy: Posted by Foundation for Retinal Research
  
• Casting Call by Theater Troupe Looking for Disabled Singer/Actress
  
• Challenge Finalists Named by Early May: Posted by Braille Challenge
  
• Sports Camp Opportunities: Posted by American Printing House for the Blind
  
• Hall of Fame Adds Historic Event Video: Posted by American Printing House for the Blind
  
• A Great Way to Learn About APH Products: Posted by American Printing House for the Blind
  
• New Select Switch!: Posted by American Printing House for the Blind
  
• New Pocket Thesaurus, Braille Edition (1 volume), $10.00; Ages 9-12: Posted by National Braille Press
  
• New Course Offered by Hadley: Business Communications: Posted by Hadley School for the Blind
  
• APH Calls for Field Testing of SAM: Symbols and Meaning: Posted by American Printing House for the Blind
  
• US Paralympic Judo Team Prepares to Compete at 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing: Posted by Blind Judo Foundation
  
• Register for a Free Braille Book from Seedlings
  
• New Course from Hadley School for the Blind: Guide Dogs: Posted by Hadley School for the Blind
  
• Free Handbooks on Inclusion of Students with Sensory Impairments
  
• Hadley Offers New Braille Reading Course: Posted by Hadley School for the Blind
  
• New PBS Show "A Chance to Read" Highlights Strategies Used by Special Education Teachers
  
• Music for the Blind - Learn and Play Music by Ear