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Scientists discover gene responsible for rare, inherited eye disease
Scientists at the National Eye Institute and their colleagues have identified a gene responsible for some inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), which are a group of disorders that damage the eye’s light-sensing retina and threatens vision. Read post Scientists at the...
Crush Your College Goals: Jennifer Martinez-Badillo’s Story of Determination and Support from State Services for the Blind
Full Transcript Jennifer Martinez-Badillo shares her journey of securing a position at College Possible through AmeriCorps, where she helps high school students with their college application process. As a visually impaired advocate, she discusses the accommodations...
Designed to Include: The Dot Experience Begins with Accessibility
Every aspect of The Dot Experience, from the elevator shaft to the carpeting is being carefully planned, built, and tested to achieve the highest standards of accessibility. This commitment is more than just a nod to compliance; it reflects a deeply ingrained APH...
The Future of Accessible Tech at Vista Center’s Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition with Kevin Chao
In this episode of Blind Abilities, Kevin Chao discusses the Vista Center Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneur Pitch Competition, an exclusive event showcasing groundbreaking accessible technologies. Entrepreneurs presented innovations such as Get Lotus, a...
Epilepsy and CVI explained
CVI is common in children with epilepsy. Learn how seizures affect the brain, why CVI can occur with epilepsy, and find your next diagnostic steps. The post Epilepsy and CVI explained appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Reach & Match Number Tiles Enhances User Experience
The APH Reach & Match Number Tiles are a product addition to enhance user experience with our Reach & Match Inclusive Education Kit. The kit is a tool for students, parents, and teachers to work in early education with things like textures, patterns, motor...
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...
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...
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...
Hikosaka selected as citation laureate
Each year, the Institute for Scientific Information selects a list of Nobel-class scientists based on journal citation...
Activity in brain system that controls eye movements highlights importance of spatial thinking
New research from UChicago shows that the superior colliculus, a brain region that controls eye movements, also plays...
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...
Science News
#ShareYourVision | Bradford Manning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPWIZpprkBk #ShareYourVision with Bradford Manning, co-founder of Two Blind Brothers with Stargardt disease. To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the Foundation Fighting Blindness invites you to share...
#ShareYourVision | Blindness is a spectrum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-UmnWehuQI Blindness is unique to everyone. We asked individuals with vision loss to describe what they see in the same painting, and each response was different. Why? Because blindness is a spectrum! Join our #ShareYourVision campaign...
Strabismus in an Adolescent With Stargardt Disease: An Atypical Presentation
Cureus. 2024 Sep 13;16(9):e69325. doi: 10.7759/cureus.69325. eCollection 2024 Sep.ABSTRACTWe report on the case of a 19-year-old male with Stargardt disease (STGD1) who presented with a five-year history of progressive vision loss, accompanied by the recent onset of...
#ShareYourVision | Sam Seavey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQJHo0TC6m0 #ShareYourVision with Sam Seavey, “The Blind Life” YouTuber with Stargardt...
The Good Hands People Give Back
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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
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Getting There Guide (Espanol)
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Preparing the Next Generation of Readers (and Leaders)
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Wellness Wednesday: Challenging “Normal”: Embracing Our Unique Differences
In Episode 38 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, dive into the concept of...
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Celebrating 34 Years of the ADA and Explaining the Latest DOJ Web Accessibility Regulations!
Join us Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:30 MT for a very special webinar! We will be celebrating the 34th year since the...
“BITS” of Brilliance Salesforce Org Jam Edition
Join us on July 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM MST for a friendly competition as 6 Salesforce Administrators with disabilities...
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Meet Maple
Click here for descriptive audio for the visually impaired. Sneak Peek Alert: Meet Maple This little pup is sweeter than pumpkin pie! With all the fixings prepped for a delicious Friendsgiving meal, Maple wants you to take a seat at her table. When you join PupPal for...
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.
The Perspective: Letter from our President/CEO Chris Faust
Moving forward. It’s a necessary aspect of life, and the opportunities it brings are exciting and transformational. While it’s hard to believe that 2024 is coming to an end, this year has been a meaningful one for us. We’ve moved forward in several exciting ways —...
Melody | A Short Animated Film by Dogs Inc
Sing along to the sounds of hope and feel the warmth of the season in our new animated short, Melody. A heartfelt...
On the Road with Barry – Morrisville, PA
Day One I flew into Philadelphia, picked up my rental car and set the GPS for my drive out to Morrisville,...
Happy Halloween! 🎃 🦄
Early socialization is key for our puppies, and Halloween brings some whimsical encounters—like a pink unicorn...
How Sophia went from unengaged to an active learner
Travel with us to Macapa, Brazil, a small city that sits along the Amazon River, where it meets the ocean. It can take...
Guide Dog News
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 🐶 ☀️
“Taylor Made for Love” | Dogs of Destiny
Young Cayleigh felt like she’d lost everything—until she found her dog, Taylor. This Gold Star Family dog brought back...
My Veterinary Externship at Leader Dog
My full circle experience Hi everyone! I’m Chelsea, and I’m thrilled to share my experiences as a veterinary extern at...
Once Upon a Time with Aurora!
Click here for descriptive audio for the visually impaired. Sneak Peek Alert: Once Upon a Time What’s better than a...
Where art inspires training 🎨 🐾
Our amazing service dogs are honing their skills at the Dali Museum in St. Pete, where the surreal landscapes and...
Sports News
Oleg Cretul: A Journey Through Judo and Beyond
Oleg Cretul’s athletic journey began on a different field, that of football. He started at seven but his trajectory changed when, at ten years old, his neighborhood friends convinced him to try judo and he was instantly captivated. “From the moment I stepped on the...
Paris 2024 Blind Football – Day 2 Review: Brazil maintains undefeated Paralympic blind football record, Morocco and China earn first three points
Brazil leads Group A with six points, while Colombia and Morocco share first place in Group B with four points. The Eiffel Tower Stadium continues to impress the tens of thousands of spectators attending the blind football competition. The venue has one of the most...
Goalball – Day 5 review
Day 5 review: By Sam Harris / For IBSA Tokyo champions Brazil reached a fourth consecutive semi-final at the Paralympics after a 10-0 mercy victory over Egypt with five different goalscorers. Last failing to make the final four at the Beijing 2008 Games, coach...
Mountain Bike Trail Assessments
Trail Assessments Continue Program Manager Felicia took a turn last Friday in the Nuke Offroad Recumbent Handcycle...
President’s Blog: Centralized VI Classification Service
Some weeks ago IBSA received its copy of the IPC consultative document for the centralization for the classification...
IBSA Media Team: Final Preparations for Paris 2024 Paralympics
As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games approach, the IBSA media team is putting the final touches on its comprehensive...
New Jersey Honeybees and Seattle King Cobras Triumph at 2024 USABA Goalball National Championships
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (August 7, 2024) – More than 70 athletes representing 12 teams from across the United States...
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APH Teams Up with the National Corvette Museum to Broaden Accessibility’s Reach
Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Those words rang true again after what at first seemed like a loss, became an evident win. Rewind to April 2023 when APH’s Tactile Town, an interactive 3D model that
Meet APH Scholar Julie Hapeman
Julie Hapeman is a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) for the Milwaukee Public School System. She serves on the district’s Assistive Technology Access Team, is a Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist (CATIS), supports other...
Cultivating Math Skills on the Monarch with KeyMath
Adapting math lessons for students who are blind or have low vision takes patience and creativity. Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) construct graphs out of braille graph paper and Wikki Stix to represent the X and Y axis or help students make graphs digitally...
Blindness History Basics: A Brief History of the Refreshable Braille Display
Braille, introduced by Louis Braille in Paris, France in 1829, has opened up the world of reading and writing for...
Connect the Dots Event Explores Access Through Touch and Texture
On Saturday, July 13th, fifty visitors attended “Touch and Texture,” the latest in our education series, Connect the...
Making Middle School Lessons More Accessible with the Monarch
Tactile maps give people who are blind or low vision a sense of their surroundings. Through careful study, a mental...
An Empowering Experience: APH Attends the 2024 NFB National Convention
“I think every blind person should attend at least one NFB Convention,” said Danielle Burton, APH’s Communications...
Education News
Celebrating the ADA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPAksmagcYg Did you know #DisabilityPride began on July 26, 1990, when the U.S. signed the #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct (ADA) into law? For 34 years, the #ADA has protected the rights of people with disabilities in many areas of life —...
What does disability pride mean to you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nje4hE2n9EA To celebrate #DisabilityPrideMonth, we asked our community "What does #DisabilityPride mean to you?" and we love what they had to say. 🫶 💙
Recommended Reads: Swimming and swimmers
Whether you're headed to the pool or the beach, this book list is sure to make a splash. The post Recommended Reads: Swimming and swimmers appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Why inclusive outdoor recreation is possible and necessary
We need more inclusive outdoor recreation spaces but many don't think it's possible. Perkins in Asia works with...
A day in the life with CVI: Molly Field
Welcome to a day in the life with 23 year-old UK resident Molly, who has CVI, from her work goals to drumming to...
Recommended Reads: Hiking and camping
Follow the mountain path and find a comfortable spot at the campsite so you can enjoy these hiking and camping-themed...
A teacher’s guide to disability inclusion
Resources, tips and information for incorporating a culture of disability inclusion and inclusive learning in all...