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APH Activity Ideas – Creativity, Learning and Fun!

Several times a year we highlight APH materials available through the Federal Quota Account in many ways including “Tips and Activity Ideas”, “Featured Products”, and “Popular Products”.  Read on and…check back frequently to see what’s new and to be inspired with ideas!
Tips and Activity Ideas
Highlighting one particular APH item in each offering, we’ll provide tips about the product as well as a variety of activity ideas for use. 
September 2020
  • Color Raceway (PDF) / Color Raceway (RTF)
August 2020
  • Carousel of Textures (PDF)  / Carousel of Textures (RTF) 
  • Quick Draw Paper (PDF)  /  Quick Draw Paper (RTF)
July 2020
  • Paint Pot Palette (PDF)  /  Paint Pot Palette (RTF)
June 2020
  • Dolch Word Cards (PDF) / Dolch Word Cards (RTF)
  • Giant Textured Beads (PDF)  /  Giant Textured Beads (RTF)
May 2020
  • Web Chase (PDF) / Web Chase (RTF)​
Featured Products
Many APH products focus on the same topic or can be used for a specific activity.  We’ve grouped some of our favorites here for you!
  • All in One Board (PDF)  /  ​All in One Board (RTF) 
  • Beads (PDF)  /  Beads (RTF)
  • Explore the World!  (PDF)  /  Explore the World  (RTF)
  • Fine Arts (PDF) / Fine Arts (RTF)
  • Fitness (PDF)  /  Fitness (RTF)  
  • Games (PDF)  /  Games (PDF)
  • Get Outdoors (PDF)  /  Get Outdoors (RTF)
  • Labeling (PDF)  /  Labeling (RTF)
  • Magnification and Distance Viewing Devices (PDF) / Magnification and Distance Viewing Devices (RTF)
  • Products with Light (PDF) / Products with Light (RTF)​​
Popular Products
Curious about APH but not sure where to start? The following features a list of APH products that have been most frequently ordered by individuals with the APH Federal Quota funds through MCB. 
July 2020
  • Popular Products PDF  /  ​Popular Products RTF   

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For more information please contact: 
Lisa DiBonaventura,  M.A.,  COMS
Statewide Director Vision & Vision Loss Services
Department of Developmental Services  (DDS)
Email: Lisa.DiBonaventura@mass.gov
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  • MCB/DDS
    • About >
      • Site Accessibility & Download Policy
      • Vision Loss Terminology
    • APH Federal Quota Account >
      • APH Activity Ideas
    • DDS Collaborative Eye Care Clinics
    • Orientation & Mobility/Low Vision Services >
      • Areas Served
      • COMS Log In
    • Let's Walk Together
    • Vision Loss Support Groups
    • EOHHS Resources
  • Eye Care
    • Find an Eye Care Provider >
      • By Town >
        • Ayer
        • Beverly
        • Boston
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        • Cambridge
        • Chelmsford
        • East Bridgewater
        • East Harwich
        • Fairhaven
        • Fall River
        • Falmouth
        • Fitchburg
        • Framingham
        • Franklin
        • Gardner
        • Greenfield
        • Holyoke
        • Lowell
        • Marlborough
        • Melrose
        • New Bedford
        • Newton
        • North Dartmouth
        • North Reading
        • Plymouth
        • Quincy
        • Revere
        • Sagamore
        • Salem
        • Sandwich
        • South Dennis
        • Spencer
        • Sturbridge
        • Sudbury
        • Taunton
        • Tewksbury
        • Waltham
        • Watertown
        • West Springfield
        • Worcester
    • NECO SEMA >
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    • DDS Vision Care Guidelines
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