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Heart to See: a story of losing sight and gaining connection
My name is Saving, and I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with filmmaker Don-Dimitri Joseph on a short film called Heart to See, which tells the story of a visually impaired young man who wants to meet his estranged father before he loses his vision...
The Cognitive Science Behind Braille on the Monarch
The Monarch’s multiline braille display can be used to read textbooks, essays, novels, and more, but what’s actually happening inside a person’s brain when they’re reading braille on the Monarch? Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are attempting to discover the...
Wellness Wednesday: Disclosure and Belonging in the Workplace
In Episode 45 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore the complexities of employment as individuals with blindness or low vision. From job interviews to workplace dynamics, they discuss the emotional and social impacts of...
NIH-led scientific team defines elements of brain-based visual impairment in children
Experts convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations. Read post ...
Focus on Fellows: Celebrating NEI’s Research Trainees
The National Eye Institute (NEI) hosted its annual Focus on Fellows retreat on October 17-18, 2024, bringing together NEI trainees—graduate students, postbac fellows, and postdoctoral researchers—to enhance collaboration and foster career growth. Read post The...
A Fresh Perspective: Teaching Adults who are Blind or Have Low Vision with the Monarch
Orientation and mobility, assistive technology, and independent living skills are vital for adults who are blind or low vision to master as they learn to live successfully on their own. Miriam Dixon, a Braille Teacher at the Career and Training Center at the Division...
Solid Light’s Prototyping Team Revolutionizes Museum Accessibility
APH’s upcoming accessible and interactive museum, The Dot Experience, has been a labor of love from so many in the...
Thanksgiving Travel Trends activity: Math and Desmos line graph
Create a line chart and use the chart to determine the travel trends over a unique 5 year span. The post Thanksgiving...
A day in the life of a TVI: Matt Tietjen
What's a typical day in the life of a TVI? Matt Tietjen, a teacher of students with visual impairments who specializes...
Enhancing Reading with the Monarch
Individuals who are blind or have low vision often need descriptions of their surroundings. From hearing about the...
Recommended Reads: A world of fiction
Looking for a little escape as the days become shorter and colder? Check out these books that will take you on...
Leadership members engage with Perkins’ impact
Our Leadership and Changemaker Circle members are invited to participate in engaging and experiencing how their...
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Prevalence of Molecular Diagnoses for Usher Syndrome and the Need for Coordinated Care
Laryngoscope. 2024 Nov 19. doi: 10.1002/lary.31911. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Usher syndrome (USH) is a rare, autosomal-recessive genetic disorder and a leading cause of early onset deaf-blindness. A clinical diagnosis is made by the presence of...
Type 2 Usher Syndrome – A Cause for Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Dec;76(6):5228-5233. doi: 10.1007/s12070-024-04953-9. Epub 2024 Aug 7.ABSTRACTUsher syndrome is a genetic condition involving Sensorineural hearing loss and Retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Although considered a rare disease, it is...
Exploring the Molecular Interaction Between NR2E3 and NR1D1 in Retinitis Pigmentosa: A Docking and Molecular Dynamics Study
J Clin Lab Anal. 2024 Nov 18:e25125. doi: 10.1002/jcla.25125. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a hereditary retinal disorder that gradually leads to vision loss due to photoreceptor cell degeneration. This study aims to...
Key challenges in developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome: machine-assisted scoping review
J Community Genet. 2024 Nov 16. doi: 10.1007/s12687-024-00749-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDespite compelling...
Stem cell-based therapies for retinal diseases: focus on clinical trials and future prospects
Ophthalmic Genet. 2024 Nov 15:1-14. doi: 10.1080/13816810.2024.2423784. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTStem cell-based...
Oxidative Stress and Inflammation-Related mRNAs Are Elevated in Serum of a Finnish Wet AMD Cohort
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2024 Nov 4;65(13):30. doi: 10.1167/iovs.65.13.30.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Localized diseases can be...
Traditional Chinese medicine FYTF-919 (Zhongfeng Xingnao oral prescription) for the treatment of acute intracerebral haemorrhage: a multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, clinical trial
Lancet. 2024 Nov 12:S0140-6736(24)02261-X. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)02261-X. Online ahead of...
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Wellness Wednesday: Disclosure and Belonging in the Workplace
In Episode 45 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore the complexities of employment as individuals with blindness or low vision. From job interviews to workplace dynamics, they discuss the emotional and social impacts of...
Wellness Wednesday: From Isolation to Integration – Your Journey, Your Voice
In Episode 44 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, bridge the gap between communities we navigate daily. They dive deep into the art of self-advocacy, exploring how personal experiences can transform feelings of isolation into...
Revolutionary Home Automation: Inside the Lotus Ring with Dhaval Patel
In this Blind Abilities episode, CEO Dhaval Patel introduces the innovative Lotus Ring, featured at the Vista Center’s Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneur Pitch Competition. The Lotus Ring, an accessible infrared-operated home control system, enables users to point...
Aira Unveils Meta Ray-Ban Integration, Walmart Partnership, and More
Jenine Stanley, Director of Customer Success and Engagement at Aira, joins Jeff Thompson on Blind Abilities to share...
Wellness Wednesday: Affirmations – Positive Fuel for the Tank
In Episode 44 of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, dive into the world of affirmations...
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Heart to See: a story of losing sight and gaining connection
My name is Saving, and I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with filmmaker Don-Dimitri Joseph on a short film called Heart to See, which tells the story of a visually impaired young man who wants to meet his estranged father before he loses his vision...
The Cognitive Science Behind Braille on the Monarch
The Monarch’s multiline braille display can be used to read textbooks, essays, novels, and more, but what’s actually happening inside a person’s brain when they’re reading braille on the Monarch? Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are attempting to discover the...
Discovery Day = Best Day Ever! 🔎 🐾 💜
Thank you for making Discovery Day unforgettable! 🐾 From Puppy Academy to guide and service dog demos, we loved sharing our mission with you. Your support makes it all possible, and we hope you left inspired by the life-changing work our dogs do and the bright futures...
Help Capture a $50,000 Collective Matching Donation for #GivingTuesday Dec. 3
11/19/2024 – Just 2 weeks away… Help us capture a $50,000 collective matching donation in this year’s #GivingTuesday...
A Day in the life of K9 Laura 🐾 🚨
Meet Laura, the heart of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. As their facility therapy dog, she’s on a mission to...
A Fresh Perspective: Teaching Adults who are Blind or Have Low Vision with the Monarch
Orientation and mobility, assistive technology, and independent living skills are vital for adults who are blind or...
IBSA President on Reform and Transparency
IBSA President Ilgar Rahimov discussed the organization’s journey toward transparency and reform in an interview with...
Guide Dog News
Discovery Day = Best Day Ever! 🔎 🐾 💜
Thank you for making Discovery Day unforgettable! 🐾 From Puppy Academy to guide and service dog demos, we loved sharing our mission with you. Your support makes it all possible, and we hope you left inspired by the life-changing work our dogs do and the bright futures...
A Day in the life of K9 Laura 🐾 🚨
Meet Laura, the heart of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. As their facility therapy dog, she’s on a mission to soothe stress and brighten each day with her gentle presence. Laura's more than a dog—she’s a lifeline! 🚔 🤍
Meet Igor, our little pup in training with some serious dance moves! 💃🕺
Raised by the owner of Fly Dance Fitness Studio in Sarasota, Igor spends his days learning basic skills and grooving to the music. He’s mastering sit, stay, and twirls on the dance floor.
A Day at the Museum 🦣
It was a big day for the Bishop Museum’s most adorable visitors! From dino bones to space displays, these eager furry...
Meet Maple
Click here for descriptive audio for the visually impaired. Sneak Peek Alert: Meet Maple This little pup is sweeter...
Meet Maple
Click here for descriptive audio for the visually impaired. Sneak Peek Alert: Meet Maple This little pup is sweeter...
Veteran’s Day
This Veteran’s Day —and every day— Dogs Inc honors, celebrates, and thanks our nations heroes who have sacrificed so...
Sports News
2025 USABA National Goalball Qualifying Tournaments
Gear up for an unforgettable year of Goalball as teams compete for a chance to shine on the national stage! The 2025 USABA National Goalball Qualifier Tournaments are your pathway to the Goalball National Tournament, taking place in Colorado Springs, CO, in August...
Help Capture a $50,000 Collective Matching Donation for #GivingTuesday Dec. 3
11/19/2024 – Just 2 weeks away… Help us capture a $50,000 collective matching donation in this year’s #GivingTuesday and help to raise more than $200,000 during this global day of giving. Once again, Vermont Adaptive is participating in the nationally recognized...
IBSA President on Reform and Transparency
IBSA President Ilgar Rahimov discussed the organization’s journey toward transparency and reform in an interview with sportsin.biz. Read the full article: https://sportsin.biz/ibsa-the-arduous-path-toward-transparency-and-reform-under-ilgar-rahimovs-presidency/ The...
President’s Blog: IBSA Board meeting of November 15, 2024
A number of topics were discussed on future developments and decisions made or ratified. Vice President Joe Walsh...
Program Director Felicia Fowler Named to the Rising Stars’ Class of 2024
11/8/2024 – Congratulations to Felicia Fowler, Vermont Adaptive’s program director, who received the Rising Stars...
IBSA Partially Sighted Futsal European Championship Began
The IBSA Partially Sighted Futsal European Championship in Antalya, Türkiye, is set to kick off this Friday, November...
UEFA SES Meeting Advances Sustainability Efforts, Featuring IBSA’s Insights on Blind Football
The UEFA Social and Environmental Sustainability (SES) Community Meeting at the “Air Albania” stadium in Tirana,...
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The Cognitive Science Behind Braille on the Monarch
The Monarch’s multiline braille display can be used to read textbooks, essays, novels, and more, but what’s actually happening inside a person’s brain when they’re reading braille on the Monarch? Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are attempting to discover the...
A Fresh Perspective: Teaching Adults who are Blind or Have Low Vision with the Monarch
Orientation and mobility, assistive technology, and independent living skills are vital for adults who are blind or low vision to master as they learn to live successfully on their own. Miriam Dixon, a Braille Teacher at the Career and Training Center at the Division...
Solid Light’s Prototyping Team Revolutionizes Museum Accessibility
APH’s upcoming accessible and interactive museum, The Dot Experience, has been a labor of love from so many in the field of blindness and low vision. As with any breakthrough project, the creation of The Dot Experience is thanks to the work of so many who are...
Enhancing Reading with the Monarch
Individuals who are blind or have low vision often need descriptions of their surroundings. From hearing about the...
Connect the Dots Event Inspires Inclusivity and Accessibility
On Saturday, November 2nd the Louisville Free Public Library hosted STEAM Day, an event filled with family fun...
Solid Light Sets the Stage for Inclusivity
A lot goes into designing a brand-new museum. From exhibit planning, to selecting flooring, and beyond, our partners...
Producing Accessible Positions: Quality Checks on Large Type Books
APH’s production department has raised the bar for barrier breaking in workplace accessibility. An openness to...
Education News
Thanksgiving Travel Trends activity: Math and Desmos line graph
Create a line chart and use the chart to determine the travel trends over a unique 5 year span. The post Thanksgiving Travel Trends activity: Math and Desmos line graph appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
A day in the life of a TVI: Matt Tietjen
What's a typical day in the life of a TVI? Matt Tietjen, a teacher of students with visual impairments who specializes in CVI, shows us. The post A day in the life of a TVI: Matt Tietjen appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Recommended Reads: A world of fiction
Looking for a little escape as the days become shorter and colder? Check out these books that will take you on fantastic adventures around the globe! The post Recommended Reads: A world of fiction appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Leadership members engage with Perkins’ impact
Our Leadership and Changemaker Circle members are invited to participate in engaging and experiencing how their...
Donor profile: Father Joe Mazzone
Father Joe Mazzone, an 1829 Circle member, shares his "why" for including Perkins in his estate plans. The post Donor...
Custom solutions for student success
With every design, the Assistive Device Center at Perkins supports our students' abilities to learn and play. The post...
A groundbreaking new tool to confront CVI
The Perkins CVI Protocol is a pivotal tool in our mission to confront the leading cause of childhood blindness. The...