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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....
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...
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 offers potential avenues for new treatments. Read post New research from the University of Rochester provides important insights into the cellular...
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 to others, has troubled me for as long as I can remember. My parents can recount a few instances of early advocacy from my childhood – like the time...
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 reveals how the eye resolves inflammation in the eye disease autoimmune uveitis. Read post
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...
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...
Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey: Passion, Community, and Opportunities on the Ice and announcing a Career Networking Event for Blind Students
Full Transcript In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson speaks with Brady and Nick from the Minnesota Wild...
Science News
A comparative study of choroidal structural features in eyes with central macular atrophy related to Stargardt disease and non-exudative age-related macular degeneration
Indian J Ophthalmol. 2024 Nov 1;72(Suppl 5):S887-S892. doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_1005_24. Epub 2024 Oct 25.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: To compare choroidal structural features in eyes with central macular atrophy related to Stargardt disease (STGD) and non-exudative age-related...
#ShareYourVision | Fiona Gibbons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ehE1S2IQC0 #ShareYourVision with Fiona Gibbons, co-president of the Foundation’s UK Region with CRB1 related blindness. To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the Foundation Fighting Blindness invites you...
#ShareYourVision | Jake Ellis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka6v9t1Q0uQ #ShareYourVision with Jake Ellis, a nursing student with Usher syndrome type 2A. To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the Foundation Fighting Blindness invites you to share your unique...
#ShareYourVision | Kiana Glanton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY9kV6Xgwyw #ShareYourVision with Kiana Glanton, the 2023 and 2024 Winner of Miss...
#ShareYourVision | Soaring as a Visionary Leader at Southwest | James Ashworth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7caP7kq8bQ James Ashworth, Vice President of Customer Care at Southwest Airlines, has...
Next Conference Slated for Summer 2025
We’re finalizing details for our next ANN conference. Keep track of updates on our conference page or look back at...
#ShareYourVision | Cassie Lotas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XroO0M4sF4s #ShareYourVision with Cassie Lotas, the Foundation’s San Antonio chapter...
Technology News
Decades of Generosity Add Up
The post Decades of Generosity Add Up appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
C2HR 2024 Award Recipient
BIT is proud to announce that our Founder/Executive Director, Mike Hess, has been honored with the prestigious C2HR Content & Connectivity Human Resources Game Changer Award in the Ignitor category for his outstanding commitment to creating clear pathways for...
Outdoors for All: Inclusive Camping with Wilderness Inquiry
State Services for the Blind and the Lighthouse Center for Vital Living collaborated with Wilderness Inquiry to offer a unique camping and canoeing experience for Pre-ETS students at Interstate State Park, Minnesota. This initiative aimed to empower blind and...
Global Recognition at IAAIS Conference
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Listener Story: Wilma & Paul
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Twilla Makes a Fresh Start
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Lance Finds His Confidence
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Tuesday, November 19
Date: November 19Location: 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. 10 am: Herbie's Community Cooking...
Monday, November 18
Date: November 18Location: 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. 10 am: A Message of Love Join DJ...
Sunday, November 17
Date: November 17Location: 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: The Breakfast Bunch ...
Fidelco’s Veterinary Medical Department Welcomes Dr. Arnold Goldman
As part of an ongoing commitment to provide the highest quality veterinary care to our German Shepherd Dog colony,...
Understand Chemistry Concepts with the Tactile Ionic Bonding Kit
Chemistry is a complex subject. Students study a variety of concepts, such as atomic structures, electron...
Client Story: Janet Gerster and “Trooper”
“I thought about getting a guide dog for a long time,” says first-time Fidelco guide dog user Janet Gerster. “For most...
Client Story: John Lowery and “Jasper”
Fidelco client John Lowery is a decorated military veteran who served in three branches of the U.S. military and was...
Guide Dog News
Adorable adventures at Bass Pro Shop 🎣 🌳
Our service dogs in training hit Bass Pro for a day of fun and learning! These pups got a taste of the great outdoors, struttin’ through the aisles and mastering new skills. Thank you @bassproshops for welcoming our future service dogs and giving them a day full of...
Happy National First Responders Day
Today, in honor of National First Responders Day, we brought our puppies in training and ambassador dogs to spread some joy at local fire stations and police departments! 🐾 🚓 🚒 Thank you for keeping our communities safe—today was our turn to respond with love....
Brushstrokes of puppy training 🧑🎨
Our puppies in training spent the day at the Ringling Museum of Art, surrounded by timeless beauty. Each new experience is like a brushstroke, adding to the masterpiece of their training as they prepare to become life-changing dogs for those in need. 🎨 🐶
Life Goes On by Diane Schuur
Amidst the hardships and challenges of life, there is always hope. Discover our new music video where the uplifting...
Puppy Raiser Pick Up | Dogs Inc
Raise a puppy, change a life—no matter where you live in the U.S.! Join us now as we follow one of our puppy raisers...
Time by Rebecca Jane
Time has a way of telling beautiful stories that unfold like flowers in spring. With heart and bravery, we overcome...
“Ground Control” | Dogs of Destiny
High above the clouds, pilot Barry Hyde felt weightless and free—until the tragic crash that nearly took his life....
Sports News
Role Models Help to Change Society
Written by Nicolas Messner on 05. Sep 2024 / Photographs by Emanuele Di Feliciantonio There were many personalities present in the Arena Champ-de-Mars throughout the day, including the daughter of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shakhnoza Mirziyoyeva, who...
Gender Equality Reaches the Stars in Paris 2024
Written by Nicolas Messner on 05. Sep 2024 / Photographs by Nicolas Messner Gender equality and equity is a daily fight for the international judo community. Whether at the level of the International Judo Federation or that of IBSA Judo, allowing access to the sport...
Paris 2024 Blind Football Review – Day 4: Argentina ends Brazil’s 20-year reign in Paralympic blind football
There will be a new champion of Paralympic blind football as Argentina overthrew five-time gold medallists Brazil in a dramatic semi-final penalty-shootout. Argentina will face France in the Paralympic blind football gold medal match under the iconic Eifel Tower on...
Goalball – Day 2 review
Men In a rematch of the 2023 Parapan American Games final, Brazil once again got the better of USA, easing away in the...
Goalball – Day 1 review
Day 1 review Men’s Tokyo silver medalists China got off to the perfect start as they look to go one better in Paris as...
Blind Football is ready for Paris 2024
The Technical Meeting for Blind Football took place with the participation of IBSA Sport Manager Mariano Travaglino,...
Will Is the Engine of my Dreams
Written by Szandra Szogedi on 28. Aug 2024 In 1997, at the age of 19, while most university students were exploring...
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Braille News
“Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story” Keeps Legacy Alive
A new Hulu documentary, “Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story,” highlights the Piney Woods Country Life School located in rural Mississippi, 20 miles from Jackson. Established in 1909 by Laurence C. Jones. Piney Woods is the oldest of four historically African...
Why eBraille is a Braille-Based Document Type
One of the biggest early questions about eBraille was whether the standard would be print-based, like DOCX or EPUB, or braille-based, like BRF or PEF. Both approaches are used today so it’s possible to know the benefits and drawbacks of each approach. This question...
Solid Light Puts Accessibility Front and Center
As a Louisville institution for over 165 years, APH is thrilled to partner with another local business to bring The Dot Experience to Louisville, KY. Solid Light is a nationally recognized design firm that has worked on museums across the country. We spoke with...
Using the Monarch in High Level Courses
High school is the culmination of the K-12 academic experience. Students who are blind or have low vision need a piece...
APH Hive Helps Users Master the Monarch
As Monarchs begin to soar into classrooms this fall, we’re committed to ensuring that educators have everything they...
Unboxing the Monarch: A Technological Approach
Imagine accessing materials by viewing one line of braille at a time. Now, picture interacting with them by intervals...
The Power of Partnerships: Developing eBraille Together
A worldwide file standard cannot be created alone. By utilizing the expertise of other organizations and individuals...
Education News
Think you know the real Helen Keller?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvPP2WPwLVs A lot of Helen Keller #LessonPlans are the same: they begin and end with #TheMiracleWorker, the story of Helen’s childhood in Alabama and her trek to Perkins with her teacher and lifelong friend #AnneSullivan. It’s an...
Life Launch Tour Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnvw3w8tLTU We’re back with Part 2 of our tour featuring the #LifeLaunch living spaces! Life Launch is a new, residential transition program that helps young adults with disabilities prepare for #IndependentLiving after #HighSchool....
Life Launch Tour Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5Dyh3GJ6v0 Ever wondered what living at Perkins as a #LifeLaunch student is like? Check out Part 1 where we tour the living spaces! Life Launch is a residential transition program that helps young adults with disabilities prepare for...
How does heat affect CVI?
Explore the connection between heat and CVI. Understand the physical and visual effects, as shared by individuals with...
7 things for CVI families to remember from the 2024 Perkins CVI Conference
From advocacy to empowerment, discover why parents say they left the 2024 CVI Conference with everything they needed....
7 points CVI educators took from the 2024 Perkins CVI Conference
Discover resources, research, CVI assessment updates, teaching strategies to try, and more insights from the 2024...
7 takeaways that providers need to know from the 2024 Perkins CVI Conference
Discover the latest research and insights on Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment, as presented at the 2024 CVI...