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Annual Meeting 2024 Wrap Up
This October, APH Ex Officio Trustees (EOTs), EOT Census Assistants, Online Ordering Assistants, TVIs, and many other professionals from across the field traveled to Louisville, Kentucky for our 156th Annual Meeting. Attendees enjoyed informative sessions while...
Elevating the User Experience: Support for Monarch Users
The Monarch is making its way across the U.S. As it lands in the hands of students nationwide, the APH Customer Experience team is ready to help users make the most out of this robust new resource. The Monarch is the first APH product to
Wellness Wednesday: Independence and Inter-dependence – Can They Exist Side by Side? Let’s Find Out.
In Episode 43 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore a listener’s suggestion on the theme of independence. As they delve into the topic, the concept of interdependence naturally emerges. Through personal stories and...
Orientation, Mobility, and Innovation: Connect the Dots to The Dot Experience
In our fast-paced world, everyone needs the ability to move freely and confidently. At APH, we’re dedicated to ensuring that independence is easily accessible for people who are blind or low vision. That’s why at our recent Connect the Dots event, held on September...
The ongoing evolution of Perkins International Academy: shaping the future of inclusive Education in Latin America
Discover PIA’s journey and how it has evolved into the essential program it is today, beginning with its impactful work in Latin America. The post The ongoing evolution of Perkins International Academy: shaping the future of inclusive Education in Latin America...
Recommended Reads: Dark academia
Dark academia is a relatively new subgenre that combines an academic aesthetic, or in the literary sense, a campus novel, with some other darker theme. The post Recommended Reads: Dark academia appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Every Child Can Learn: Saúl’s mission for inclusive education in Mexico
Saúl, a school principal from Aguascalientes, Mexico, turned his passion for education and inclusion into a...
On the Road with Barry – Elgin, Illinois
Day One I traveled from Minneapolis to Chicago on Saturday, got the rental car and on to the hotel. I barely took any...
New research offers hope for preventing age-related blindness
New research from the University of Rochester provides important insights into the cellular mechanisms behind AMD and...
I hate accessibility barriers – so I did something about them
Accessibility advocacy has always been important to me. The fact that something is inaccessible to me, yet accessible...
Researchers discover new role of immune cells in eye health
A new study reveals how the eye resolves inflammation in the eye disease autoimmune uveitis. Read post A new study...
Ballot Marking Devices: An Accessible Vote of Confidence
As Election Day approaches, millions of New Yorkers are preparing to vote. If you’ve ever felt frustrated or...
Science News
#ShareYourVision | Tim O’Brien
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQZLzjAON1c #ShareYourVision with Tim O’Brien, the Foundation’s Triad-Triangle chapter president with Stargardt disease. To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the Foundation Fighting Blindness invites you...
Generation of a gene-corrected isogenic human iPSC line (CSUASOi006-A-1) from a retinitis pigmentosa patient with heterozygous c.5792C > T mutation in the PRPF8 gene
Stem Cell Res. 2024 Oct 5;81:103572. doi: 10.1016/j.scr.2024.103572. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRetinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a common inherited retinal disease characterized by progressive degeneration of the retina, leading to night blindness, progressive vision...
Retinal proteome profiling of inherited retinal degeneration across three different mouse models suggests common drug targets in retinitis pigmentosa
Mol Cell Proteomics. 2024 Oct 8:100855. doi: 10.1016/j.mcpro.2024.100855. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTInherited retinal degenerations (IRDs) are a leading cause of blindness among the population of young people in the developed world. Approximately half of IRDs...
Generation of a gene-corrected isogenic human iPSC line (CSUASOi006-A-1) from a retinitis pigmentosa patient with heterozygous c.5792C > T mutation in the PRPF8 gene
Stem Cell Res. 2024 Oct 5;81:103572. doi: 10.1016/j.scr.2024.103572. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRetinitis...
#ShareYourVision | What do you want others to know about your unique vision?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ApgIV57ydg To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the...
Endpoints and Design for Clinical Trials in USH2A-Related Retinal Degeneration: Results and Recommendations From the RUSH2A Natural History Study
Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2024 Oct 1;13(10):15. doi: 10.1167/tvst.13.10.15.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: To evaluate functional and...
Adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscopy in a heterogenous cohort with Stargardt disease
Sci Rep. 2024 Oct 9;14(1):23629. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-74088-y.ABSTRACTImage based cell-specific biomarkers will...
Technology News
Wellness Wednesday: Independence and Inter-dependence – Can They Exist Side by Side? Let’s Find Out.
In Episode 43 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore a listener’s suggestion on the theme of independence. As they delve into the topic, the concept of interdependence naturally emerges. Through personal stories and...
Sunset in the City 2024, Anchor Center’s Signature Gala, Raises $360k
Anchor Center for Blind Children’s largest and most time-honored annual fundraiser, Sunset in the City, was held on September 21st, 2024. Our community is humbled by the amount of support and love Anchor Center received from nearly 350 guests and... Read More The post...
Q&A with Brittany Davis, Transitional Employment Specialist
The post Q&A with Brittany Davis, Transitional Employment Specialist appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
The Good Hands People Give Back
The post The Good Hands People Give Back appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
Honoring his Brother’s Life, and the Organization that was a Big Part of it
The post Honoring his Brother’s Life, and the Organization that was a Big Part of it appeared first on The Chicago...
The Forsythe Entrepreneurial Center Helps People Help Themselves
The post The Forsythe Entrepreneurial Center Helps People Help Themselves appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
New Program Offers Students with Disabilities a Path to Paraprofessional Careers
The post New Program Offers Students with Disabilities a Path to Paraprofessional Careers appeared first on The...
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Saturday, October 19
Date: October 19Location: Teleconference Details: All times listed are in Eastern. Saturday, October 19 9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule; and sharing time. 11 am: Saturday...
Friday, October 18
Date: October 18Location: Teleconference Details: All times listed are in Eastern. Friday, October 18 9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule; and sharing time. 11 am: Alison's...
Thursday, October 17
Date: October 17Location: Teleconference Details: All times listed are in Eastern. Thursday, October 17 9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule; and sharing time. (Listen on ACB...
Elevating the User Experience: Support for Monarch Users
The Monarch is making its way across the U.S. As it lands in the hands of students nationwide, the APH Customer...
Paris 2024 Results
The Results Books of the 3 IBSA Sports in Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are available. Read all the details of the...
Beyond the Dark at The Palladium 🎭
Reserve your seat today for this one-night-only event at The Palladium. https://www.dogsinc.org/palladium Things to...
Call for Head of Classification
Dear IBSA Classifiers: Thank you all for the very valuable work that you do for IBSA. I am pleased to have recently...
Guide Dog News
Fall for Cider
Click here for descriptive audio for the visually impaired. Sneak Peek Alert: Fall for Cider This adorable puppy is sure to be the apple of your eye this fall. He’ll warm your heart as he romps around the Pup’kin Festival and frolics in the hay. When you join PupPal...
Beyond the Dark at The Palladium 🎭
Reserve your seat today for this one-night-only event at The Palladium. https://www.dogsinc.org/palladium Things to know before you go— • This one-time off-site Beyond the Dark experience takes place on Wednesday, October 23 at 253 5th Avenue N. St. Pete 33701 •...
On the Road with Barry – Elgin, Illinois
Day One I traveled from Minneapolis to Chicago on Saturday, got the rental car and on to the hotel. I barely took any time to look around as I was a bit tired of being on the go. Also, the Razorbacks are playing down to their competition, so I really need to get in...
Take a break 🤍 ☀️
Busy days or quiet moments in the sun—life’s just better with a loyal dog by your side 🐶 ☀️
Happy National Fire Pup Day! 🐾 ❤️ 🚒
Oh hey, Drew! 🐾 Today, we’re giving a big shoutout to our Dogs Inc facility therapy dog at North River Fire District....
Service dogs are more than companions—they are lifelines 💙
Bringing hope and independence to those who need them, they form unbreakable bonds of trust
On the Road with Barry – Wisconsin
Day Zero I started this trip a little early this time. I went out to West Texas to visit my mom who had a little...
Sports News
President’s blog: The world of blind sport is huge……
The title of this blog explains how I am currently feeling after Paris and a recent visit to Morocco, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Is the title just a title or something else? I think its two things! My sadness at the millions of blind and visually impaired people in...
Paris 2024 Results
The Results Books of the 3 IBSA Sports in Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are available. Read all the details of the competition in the following links: Judo https://ibsajudo.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Judo-Result-Book.pdf Blind...
Call for Head of Classification
Dear IBSA Classifiers: Thank you all for the very valuable work that you do for IBSA. I am pleased to have recently been appointed as the IBSA Classification Manager. I have met and worked with some of you in the past, and I look forward to connecting with and...
Securing a Future of Inclusivity: Why Harry Grey and Cam McCormick Support Vermont Adaptive Forever
Longtime Vermont Adaptive Supporter Rob Mather Honored with VRPA Unsung Hero Award at Annual Conference
Rob Mather, a longtime supporter and volunteer for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports and a key figure in Vermont’s...
President’s Blog: Announcement of the IBSA Strategic Review Process
I am writing to inform you of an important initiative that will shape the future of the International Blind Sports...
IBSA Administration
We are happy to announce that as promised, we have a full IBSA Administration which is the IBSA management body,...
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Annual Meeting 2024 Wrap Up
This October, APH Ex Officio Trustees (EOTs), EOT Census Assistants, Online Ordering Assistants, TVIs, and many other professionals from across the field traveled to Louisville, Kentucky for our 156th Annual Meeting. Attendees enjoyed informative sessions while...
Elevating the User Experience: Support for Monarch Users
The Monarch is making its way across the U.S. As it lands in the hands of students nationwide, the APH Customer Experience team is ready to help users make the most out of this robust new resource. The Monarch is the first APH product to
Orientation, Mobility, and Innovation: Connect the Dots to The Dot Experience
In our fast-paced world, everyone needs the ability to move freely and confidently. At APH, we’re dedicated to ensuring that independence is easily accessible for people who are blind or low vision. That’s why at our recent Connect the Dots event, held on September...
Supporting Student Learning with Fusion Suite
During this age of virtual learning, it is important for everyone to have access to a computer in school. APH Product...
Gina Fugate Cracks the Code to Student Understanding with the Monarch
“It’s never been about lack of capability. It’s been about lack of accessibility.” Gina Fugate is a Computer Science...
Cross-Cultural Collaboration: An Interview with Dr. Elyse Connors on Her Fulbright Trip to Lagos
International efforts in blindness often involve cross-cultural collaboration to address critical gaps in services and...
Meet Your Match with Memory Puzzles: Shapes
Are you a new braille reader, interested in learning about shapes, or a puzzle fan looking to put your skills to the...
Education News
The ongoing evolution of Perkins International Academy: shaping the future of inclusive Education in Latin America
Discover PIA’s journey and how it has evolved into the essential program it is today, beginning with its impactful work in Latin America. The post The ongoing evolution of Perkins International Academy: shaping the future of inclusive Education in Latin America...
Recommended Reads: Dark academia
Dark academia is a relatively new subgenre that combines an academic aesthetic, or in the literary sense, a campus novel, with some other darker theme. The post Recommended Reads: Dark academia appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Every Child Can Learn: Saúl’s mission for inclusive education in Mexico
Saúl, a school principal from Aguascalientes, Mexico, turned his passion for education and inclusion into a transformative mission. Learn how participating in the Perkins Educational Leadership Program, is helping him improve the quality of education in his region....
The Blind Children’s Center Embraces Delta Gamma’s Do Good Week with a Focus on Learning
As October approaches, the Blind Children’s Center (BCC) eagerly anticipates Delta Gamma’s eleventh annual Do Good...
Advocating for Inclusivity and Empowerment During World Blindness Awareness Month
As October begins, World Blindness Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by the blind and...
Celebrating Head Start Awareness Month With The Blind Children’s Center
Every year, thousands of children begin their educational journey with the support of Head Start programs. As...
Epilepsy and CVI explained
CVI is common in children with epilepsy. Learn how seizures affect the brain, why CVI can occur with epilepsy, and...