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Monarch is Making a Difference: Manolo’s Story
Jose Manolo Alvarez, ‘Manolo,’ is a blind professional assistive technology developer with degrees in computer programming and special education. Driven by a passion for learning, coding, and accessibility, he is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with the next...
On the Road with Barry: Moscow, Idaho & Everett, Washington
Day 1 I’ve had this trip planned and scheduled for a couple of months now, but last week, it disappeared from my travel app. I went on the website to look it up by the confirmation number and/or the ticket number. No deal. I called the airline two different times, and...
Monarch: More Than a Tablet
When people first hear about Monarch, they usually call it a braille tablet. That makes sense. It has apps, it’s portable, and it fits into a category people already understand. That description doesn’t quite capture what it actually is, though. At its core, Monarch...
What Does Blind and Thriving Look Like?
Hear from Lighthouse Guild staff as they share what Blind and Thriving means to them and reflect on the confidence, independence, and possibility they see every day in the people we serve. The post What Does Blind and Thriving Look Like? appeared first on Lighthouse...
A Bigger Milestone, a Broader Reach: MSPP Enters Year Three
A Milestone Worth Celebrating American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is celebrating a major milestone for the Monarch Student Pilot Project (MSPP). As we enter the project’s third year, the 500th student has been selected to participate! More than 250 students...
On the Road with Barry – Adelphi, Maryland
Day 1 It’s so hot in Texas. Standing in the parking lot, waiting for my parking shuttle to take me to the airport, I’m already sweating at 6:45 in the morning. Was the shower even worth it? Will it matter to my seat mate on the plane that I used deodorant or not? ...
Leader Dog Website Earns Gold Hermes Creative Award
Earlier this year, Leader Dogs for the Blind proudly launched a newly redesigned website built with accessibility,...
Monarch Update 2.0 Expands Accessible Learning Opportunities
This newest Monarch software update gives blind or low vision students the tools they need to complete assessments,...
On the Road with Barry – Bowling Green
Day 1 I got to the airport early, as usual, just in case. I got through security with no issues. I got to my gate,...
Seeing You Interview: Jacob Billingsley
,,,Hey Clearly Seeing Blind readers! There is a new segment coming to the blog. I am going to interview kids from the...
Types of Support Animals
Service Dogs, Emotional Support Animals and Therapy Dogs: What’s the Difference? Dogs enrich our lives in many ways,...
Product Updates & Upgrades
APH is always working to improve what already exists as we produce new technology and products to ensure we are...
Science News
Stargardt disease (ABCA4-asssociated retinopathy): Overview of clinical aspects, classification and differential diagnoses
Ophthalmologie. 2026 Oct 14. doi: 10.1007/s00347-026-02524-7. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMorbus Stargardt (STGD1) is the most common autosomal recessive macular dystrophy and is caused by biallelic variants in the ABCA4 gene located on chromosome 1. More than 1200...
From Startup to Scale: The Forsythe Entrepreneurial Center Creates New Opportunities for Established Entrepreneurs
The post From Startup to Scale: The Forsythe Entrepreneurial Center Creates New Opportunities for Established Entrepreneurs appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
Hands First: A Morning at the Zoo Built for Touch
The post Hands First: A Morning at the Zoo Built for Touch appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
Genetic characterization of inherited retinal dystrophy in a Northwestern Chinese cohort: A single-center study over a 5-year period in Shaanxi, China
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2026 Oct 9. doi: 10.1007/s00417-026-07543-3. Online ahead of...
Genetic therapies for Stargardt disease
Ophthalmologie. 2026 Oct 8. doi: 10.1007/s00347-026-02535-4. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTStargardt disease is caused...
Optogenetic Therapy for Restoring Aspects of Visual Function
N Engl J Med. 2026 Oct 8;395(14):1399-1408. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2602215.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Retinitis pigmentosa is an...
What Does Blind and Thriving Look Like?
Hear from Lighthouse Guild staff as they share what Blind and Thriving means to them and reflect on the confidence,...
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From Startup to Scale: The Forsythe Entrepreneurial Center Creates New Opportunities for Established Entrepreneurs
The post From Startup to Scale: The Forsythe Entrepreneurial Center Creates New Opportunities for Established Entrepreneurs appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
Hands First: A Morning at the Zoo Built for Touch
The post Hands First: A Morning at the Zoo Built for Touch appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
MCN Fundraising Conference Recap: Good Data Speeds AI Adoption
The Big Takeaway: MCN helps Minnesota nonprofits find their feet with AI, wrangle data, and adapt to changes in donor behavior. Recently, I attended my first Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) conference, it was MCN’s summer fundraising summit held at the Saint...
MCN Fundraising Conference Recap: Good Data Speeds AI Adoption
MCN Fundraising Conference Recap: Good Data Speeds AI Adoption Mike Hess, BIT Founder & Executive Director September...
Paying Forward the Gift of Possibility
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The legacy of love
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Seeing the Impact, Securing the Future
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Monarch is Making a Difference: Manolo’s Story
Jose Manolo Alvarez, ‘Manolo,’ is a blind professional assistive technology developer with degrees in computer programming and special education. Driven by a passion for learning, coding, and accessibility, he is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with the next...
From Startup to Scale: The Forsythe Entrepreneurial Center Creates New Opportunities for Established Entrepreneurs
The post From Startup to Scale: The Forsythe Entrepreneurial Center Creates New Opportunities for Established Entrepreneurs appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
Hands First: A Morning at the Zoo Built for Touch
The post Hands First: A Morning at the Zoo Built for Touch appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
Blind Children’s Center Highlights Inclusion and Independence During World Blindness Awareness Month
This October, Blind Children’s Center (BCC) is recognizing World Blindness Awareness Month by highlighting how early...
From BCC to Cal State LA: Anna Rinon’s Path to Orientation and Mobility
When Anna Rinon first began working at the Blind Children’s Center (BCC), she had never heard of Orientation and...
A Bigger Milestone, a Broader Reach: MSPP Enters Year Three
A Milestone Worth Celebrating American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is celebrating a major milestone for the...
Announcing the GDUI 2026 Elections
GUIDE DOG USERS, INC. C/O Sarah Calhoun 3603 Morgan Way Imperial, MO 63052 TOLL FREE: 1-866-799-8436...
Guide Dog News
On the Road with Barry: Moscow, Idaho & Everett, Washington
Day 1 I’ve had this trip planned and scheduled for a couple of months now, but last week, it disappeared from my travel app. I went on the website to look it up by the confirmation number and/or the ticket number. No deal. I called the airline two different times, and...
Announcing the GDUI 2026 Elections
GUIDE DOG USERS, INC. C/O Sarah Calhoun 3603 Morgan Way Imperial, MO 63052 TOLL FREE: 1-866-799-8436 www.guidedogusersinc.org September 2, 2026 Announcing the GDUI 2026 Elections The Board of Directors of Guide Dog Users, Inc. (GDUI) is asking GDUI members to...
On the Road with Barry – Adelphi, Maryland
Day 1 It’s so hot in Texas. Standing in the parking lot, waiting for my parking shuttle to take me to the airport, I’m already sweating at 6:45 in the morning. Was the shower even worth it? Will it matter to my seat mate on the plane that I used deodorant or not? ...
Leader Dog Website Earns Gold Hermes Creative Award
Earlier this year, Leader Dogs for the Blind proudly launched a newly redesigned website built with accessibility,...
On the Road with Barry – Bowling Green
Day 1 I got to the airport early, as usual, just in case. I got through security with no issues. I got to my gate,...
Types of Support Animals
Service Dogs, Emotional Support Animals and Therapy Dogs: What’s the Difference? Dogs enrich our lives in many ways,...
On the Road with Barry – Newport News, VA
Photo description: Donna uses her cane while walking down the sidewalk. She wears red top and denim skirt. In the...
Sports News
Call for Nominations: Athlete Advisory Council Nominations
The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes invites eligible athletes to run for an elected position on the Athlete Advisory Council (AAC). The AAC helps set the organization’s direction. We will have a town hall on September 30, 2026 at 8:00pm EST with the AAC for those...
USABA seeks Director of Operations
USABA is seeking a Director of Operations to serve as the organization’s primary operational partner to the Executive Director and help lead the day-to-day management of a growing national sport organization. This is a senior leadership position for someone who can...
New, Larger Program Space Opens at Bolton Valley Location
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports announces the grand opening of the Taff Adaptive Yurt, a new year-round program space at Bolton Valley Resort that expands access to adaptive sports and recreation for athletes with disabilities, veterans, families, and volunteers. We...
Rose City Thorns and Omega Claim National Titles at 2026 USABA Goalball Nationals
The United States Association of Blind Athletes crowned new national champions last weekend at the 2026 USABA Goalball...
U.S. Association of Blind Athletes to Host Goalball National Championships in Colorado Springs This Weekend
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is returning for the second year to host the...
USABA Names Team USA Rosters for 2026 IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships
Next Generation of Goalball Athletes to Represent the United States on the World Stage COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. August...
Artists Equity, Hidden Content, Ultraboom Media And Icki Eneo Arlo Partner On Doc ‘Shot in the Dark’, Following First U.S. Paralympic Blind Soccer Team
Artists Equity, the independent, artist-led studio founded by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Gerry Cardinale, has...
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Monarch is Making a Difference: Manolo’s Story
Jose Manolo Alvarez, ‘Manolo,’ is a blind professional assistive technology developer with degrees in computer programming and special education. Driven by a passion for learning, coding, and accessibility, he is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with the next...
Monarch: More Than a Tablet
When people first hear about Monarch, they usually call it a braille tablet. That makes sense. It has apps, it’s portable, and it fits into a category people already understand. That description doesn’t quite capture what it actually is, though. At its core, Monarch...
A Bigger Milestone, a Broader Reach: MSPP Enters Year Three
A Milestone Worth Celebrating American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is celebrating a major milestone for the Monarch Student Pilot Project (MSPP). As we enter the project’s third year, the 500th student has been selected to participate! More than 250 students...
Monarch Update 2.0 Expands Accessible Learning Opportunities
This newest Monarch software update gives blind or low vision students the tools they need to complete assessments,...
Product Updates & Upgrades
APH is always working to improve what already exists as we produce new technology and products to ensure we are...
Unlocking Math for Every Student: AnyMath Kit Transforms Learning for K–12 Students
Mathematics is a subject built on patterns, shapes, and relationships. For students who are blind or have low vision,...
Monarch is Making a Difference: Kristina Vannoy’s Story
Monarch is continuing to change the game for students who are blind or low vision. Part of the Monarch Student Pilot...
Education News
Blind Children’s Center Highlights Inclusion and Independence During World Blindness Awareness Month
This October, Blind Children’s Center (BCC) is recognizing World Blindness Awareness Month by highlighting how early education and family support help children who are blind or visually impaired build confidence and independence. In BCC’s inclusive classrooms,...
From BCC to Cal State LA: Anna Rinon’s Path to Orientation and Mobility
When Anna Rinon first began working at the Blind Children’s Center (BCC), she had never heard of Orientation and Mobility (O&M). Four years later, she has helped many children who are blind or visually impaired build confidence and independence. This fall, she will...
Blind Children’s Center Partners with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to Expand Care for Children With CVI
Blind Children’s Center (BCC) is a partner in Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles’ (CHLA) recently launched Cerebral / Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) Multidisciplinary Clinic, providing functional vision assessments, early intervention services and other educational...
Blind Children’s Center Lisa D. Hansen Medical Research Grant Helps Transform CVI Awareness
Blind Children’s Center (BCC) is proud to recognize Dr. Melinda Chang, a member of BCC’s board of directors, for...
California Blindness Organizations Call for Sustainable Funding as Demand Grows
Blind Children’s Center joins service providers across the state in calling attention to funding challenges that...
Blind Children’s Center Urges Protection of Head Start Services for LA Families & Children with Disabilities
The federal Administration for Children and Families has proposed changes to Head Start regulations that would...
LJ Seiff on CVI, AAC, and the collective power of us
LJ Seiff, a teenage advocate who uses AAC and has CVI, shares his experience as a student with disabilities at the...