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Explore Lighthouse Guild Technology & Services Registration Confirmation
Thank you for registering for Explore Lighthouse Guild: Technology and Services. If you have any questions, please contact TechCenter@lighthouseguild.org Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98134074838 Meeting ID:… The post Explore Lighthouse Guild Technology &...
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...
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...
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#ShareYourVision | Colin Danna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zEaTmqcwiI #ShareYourVision with Colin Danna, the Foundation’s Arizona chapter president with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the Foundation Fighting Blindness invites you...
#ShareYourVision | Tim Smith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wukbydk1J8Y #ShareYourVision with Tim Smith, the Foundation’s Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky chapter president with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the Foundation Fighting...
Share Your Vision Story | Harley Lorenz (XLRS)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1rtVGiFuvU Harley is sharing his vision story after being diagnosed with X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS). #ShareYourVision
Explore Lighthouse Guild Technology & Services Registration Confirmation
Thank you for registering for Explore Lighthouse Guild: Technology and Services. If you have any questions, please...
#ShareYourVision | Tim O’Brien
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQZLzjAON1c #ShareYourVision with Tim O’Brien, the Foundation’s Triad-Triangle chapter...
#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...
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...
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Wellness Wednesday: Real Talk on Sleep: Personal Routines and Experiences
In Episode 41 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, share their personal experiences with sleep and the routines they've developed to improve their rest. They open up about the challenges they've faced in finding the right balance...
Honoring a Lifetime of Extraordinary Vision
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The Many Ways of Giving
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The Importance of Family
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Scholarship Recipients Encouraged to Use Their Natural Creativity
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A Great Time for Summer in the City
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Wellness Wednesday: How to Cope with Upcoming Election Stress and Do We Want to Unplug the TV for Ever?
In Episode 39 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, take on the challenges that...
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Friday, November 22
Date: November 22Location: Teleconference Details: All times listed are in Eastern. 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 Community Cafe...
Thursday, November 21
Date: November 21Location: Teleconference Details: All times listed are in Eastern. 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: Let's Talk Together We will...
Wednesday, November 20
Date: November 20Location: Teleconference Details: All times listed are in Eastern. 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: Lisa's Living Room with DJ...
Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice
The Honorable David S. Tatel, retired judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Court...
Donor Spotlight: Suburban Suburu
Fidelco is honored to have been selected as Suburban Suburu’s hometown charity for the 12th year in a row, receiving a...
Volunteer Story: Chris Norwood
Chris Norwood was inspired to become involved with Fidelco while at a work event where Paralympic athlete and Retired...
Lions Club Partnership Continues to Flourish
The special partnership between Fidelco and Lions Clubs throughout Connecticut and New England in service to...
Guide Dog News
Happy Halloween! 🎃 🦄
Early socialization is key for our puppies, and Halloween brings some whimsical encounters—like a pink unicorn stopping by to say hello! 🦄 💜 🙋♀️
Furry Frights 🎃 🍬 👻
Trick or Treat! 🎃 Our pups are dressed to impress and bringing all the Halloween charm. Get ready for some spooky cuteness overload!
Illuminations 2025
Dining in the Dark Experience Join us for an Immersive Experience Get ready to embark on a unique, interactive journey designed to bring you closer to the everyday lives of our extraordinary recipients. Discover firsthand how our specially trained service dogs...
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...
Russ Gittlen Retirement/Roast Party
Join us as we celebrate Russ’ Retirement in Las Vegas! Date: Friday, November 15, 2024. In order to celebrate Russ’...
Sports News
Paris 2024: Never Seen Before!
Written by Nicolas Messner on 06. Sep 2024 Photographs by Nicolas Messner, Emanuele Di Feliciantonio During the Olympic fortnight and particularly during the judo week, we repeated it on many occasions: the public at the Arena Champ-de-Mars lived up to what can be...
Paris 2024: One Team, One Sport
Written by Nicolas Messner on 06. Sep 2024 / Photographs by Emanuele Di Feliciantonio Dr Lisa Allan is the IJF Secretary General and a Special Adviser to Para Judo Paris 2024. Representing the International Judo Federation during the event, she has been enjoying the...
Results Day 1 – Five Gold Medals, Five Countries
Written by Nicolas Messner on 05. Sep 2024 / Photographs by Emanuele Di Feliciantonio The first five categories of judo at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games took place on the first day in an atmosphere worthy of the world’s greatest sporting events. From 10am, the...
Goalball – Day 4 review
Day 4 review: By Sam Harris / For IBSA Men’s It was a second straight win to end the group stage for the USA as they...
Blind football – Day 1 Review :Colombia tops Group A with Paralympic blind football debut victory
Debutants Colombia beat Japan in the opening match of the blind football competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic...
USA Goalball Secures Back-to-Back Wins to Finish 2nd in Pool, Advances to Quarterfinals Against Japan
(Calahan Young with Goalball in Hand – Photo Credit Joe Kusumoto USOPC) PARIS, France – In back-to-back games that...
Day 3 review Men Iran produced a stunning late comeback to force a draw against Tokyo champions Brazil with a Milad...
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Making the Visual World Tactile with the Wing It App for Monarch
Someone with typical vision can easily view pictures on their phone or computer. Students who are blind or low vision require those images to be made tactile, which takes a lot of paper, supplies, time, and money to produce. To solve this problem, APH created the Wing...
Give for Good Provides Glimpse into The Dot Experience
Since 1858, APH has called Louisville, KY home, growing alongside the community we proudly serve. Though much of our work at APH is funded through The Federal Act to Promote the Education of the Blind (The Act), as a nonprofit, we also rely on the support of donors to...
Honoring Our Influencers: From Goalball to Life Goals
As The Dot Experience continues to develop, the Influencer Campaign has provided individuals with the opportunity to share authentic stories about how their lives were changed by the people around them. The fundraising initiative encourages individuals and groups to...
Braille Institute Of America Announces Allison M. Burdett As First Chief Program Officer
LOS ANGELES, CA – August 28, 2024 Braille Institute is proud to announce the appointment of Allison M. Burdett as its...
The Monarch Supports a New Era of Visual Learning
80% of learning is visual, and teachers often tailor their lessons accordingly. This often presents barriers for...
Connect the Dots and Dot Experience Cast Provide Perspective on Access and Inclusion
Access and inclusion are core values at the heart of The Dot Experience and our education series, Connect the Dots,...
Meet APH Scholar Andrea Montano
Andrea Montana works as a Developmental Vision Specialist/Instructional Lead at the New Mexico School for the Blind...
Education News
Blind Barbie Travels to Perkins!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeVlmkb3Fa4 We couldn’t resist inviting the new Blind Barbie to Perkins’ campus. Follow her journey from BarbieLand to Boston, where she gets to use her white cane to explore the same halls that Helen Keller did 186 years ago! Big...
Beyond Policies: Advancing Inclusive Early Childhood in Brazil
In Brazil, 91% of children with disabilities are enrolled in schools; however, many teachers lack the proper knowledge and skills to help them learn. The post Beyond Policies: Advancing Inclusive Early Childhood in Brazil appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Accessible voting in Massachusetts
All registered Massachusetts residents can prepare for the upcoming general election by becoming informed and taking advantage of these accessible voting options. The post Accessible voting in Massachusetts appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Jasper’s Story
Meet Jasper! A NEC family story. The post Jasper’s Story appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
4 topics expertly addressed by adults with CVI at the 2024 Perkins CVI Conference
From access, to empowerment and recognition, explore the powerful insights and experiences shared by CVIers at our...
Low vision assistive technology for discussion board posts
A list of strategies for accessing discussion board posts for online classes with low vision assistive technology. The...
Welcome New Board Member
We are thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Melinda Chang, who currently serves as an Assistant Professor of...