Oct 30, 2024 | Media, News, Science, YouTube
The Foundation Fighting Blindness hosted a webinar on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, featuring presentations from: – Erin Kenny, OD, Salus at Drexel University – Michelle Glaze, Foundation Fighting Blindness – Ben Shaberman, Foundation Fighting...
Oct 30, 2024 | Media, News, YouTube
How is a #Blind person able to independently recognize what dollar bill they’re holding if they can’t see it? With #Technology like a #CurrencyReader that scans and reads aloud the denomination of the bill! Tell us in the comments, did you know this type...
Oct 30, 2024 | Media, News, Podcast
2444 Encore of 1739 Running with a Remote Aira Guide (Oct. 30, 2024) Show Notes Aira is a service developed to give the blind instant access to information using a smart phone, a video camera, and a remote sighted agent. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Erich...
Oct 30, 2024 | Media, News, Science, YouTube
#ShareYourVision with Meredith Tyree, a devoted Foundation community member and National Trustee with Usher syndrome. To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the Foundation Fighting Blindness invites you to share your unique experiences...
Oct 30, 2024 | Media, News, Podcast
In this episode, hosts Evan and Kelvin discuss their personal experiences with the accessible voting process for individuals with blindness or low vision. Highlighting their voting experiences, the challenges faced with accessibility at polling places, the importance...
Oct 29, 2024 | Media, News, Podcast
The Foundation funded Dr. David Gamm for development of the induced pluripotent stem cell approach to be used in the...