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Two common surgeries equally effective for treating blinding condition of the eyelid
Trachomatous trichiasis can successfully be treated by either of the two most common types of eyelid surgery, according to findings from a large comparison trial funded by the National Institutes of Health. Read post Trachomatous trichiasis can successfully be...
“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...
NEI launches challenge to promote data sharing
The S-index challenge aims to incentivize and reward data sharing by promoting a new metric. Participants will be judged on their proposed methods for calculating the index. Read post The S-index challenge aims to incentivize and reward data sharing by promoting a...
Social determinants of health associated with diabetic eye-care quality
New data demonstrate how social determinants of health can fuel disparities in monitoring for diabetic retinopathy for patients of different racial and ethnic groups. Read post New data demonstrate how social determinants of health can fuel disparities in monitoring...
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...
Medical College of Georgia scientists searching for new treatment target for diabetic retinopathy
Researchers are searching for a new treatment target for a common complication of diabetes that can cause retinal blood vessels to break down, leak or become blocked. Read post Researchers are searching for a new treatment target for a common complication of...
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...
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...
Experience a New Point of View: Learning with the Monarch
Every experience is a learning experience. For students who are blind or low vision, this may include an introduction...
An Interview with Mike May: Helping Others Find Their Way with Wayfinding Technology
“The better you get around, the better you engage in life.” A pioneer in the accessible technology space and a record...
Martha Majors oral history
Interview with Martha Majors, a teacher and leader from the Deafblind program, who has worked at Perkins School for...
University of Nebraska researchers show role of cytokines in retinal cells
NEI-funded team demonstrates for the first time that cytokines play an important role in the development and...
Science News
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 previous conferences and details.
#ShareYourVision | Cassie Lotas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XroO0M4sF4s #ShareYourVision with Cassie Lotas, the Foundation’s San Antonio chapter resource chair with Stargardt disease. To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the Foundation Fighting Blindness invites...
#ShareYourVision | Jessie Wolinsky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aqZOWtAA3s #ShareYourVision with Jessie Wolinsky, a social media influencer with retinitis pigmentosa. To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the Foundation Fighting Blindness invites you to share your...
#ShareYourVision this Blindness Awareness Month | Krystle’s Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzel5ZQcdL0 To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the...
Foundation Fighting Blindness | Insights Forum 8.29.24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOZUUvmB4cY The Foundation Fighting Blindness' quarterly Insights Forum provides...
Vision Tips for Older Adults September Is Healthy Aging Month
Maintaining our health and quality of life as we age requires us to prioritize the protection of our vision. Regular...
Honoring a Lifetime of Extraordinary Vision
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Twilla Makes a Fresh Start
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Lance Finds His Confidence
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Volunteer News Summer 2024
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Mental Health Matters
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Executive Director’s Corner: Summer 2024
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Executive Director’s Corner: Summer 2024
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The Perspective: Clovernook Center Launches New Podcast about Living Boldly
In August, Clovernook Center launched a new podcast series, “Boldly BVI” that celebrates the stories of those living boldly with blindness or visual impairments. The bimonthly podcast shares motivational stories, insights and BVI resources. Cohosted by Clovernook...
The Perspective: 2025 Ohio Regional Braille Challenge Returns in February
Preparations are underway for the 2025 Ohio Regional Braille Challenge on February 26, 2025, and we’re “over the moon” with excitement. The event, which challenges youth who are blind or visually impaired (BVI) in braille reading and comprehension, speed and accuracy,...
The Perspective: Donors and Friends Tee Off to Benefit Youth Adaptive Sports
In early October, Clovernook Center donors, staff, board members and friends gathered for the Golf Extravaganza at Topgolf — West Chester to benefit the Youth Adaptive Sports & Leisure program. Nearly 60 people enjoyed competitive game play, a silent auction, and...
Increasing Electronic Possibilities: Connectivity on the Monarch
Technology bridges the gap between access and learning. Without screen readers on computers, applications like Google...
Sarah DeBlois: Building up the Vermont Adaptive Forever Endowment Fund Has Been a Personal Goal of Mine
10/29/2024 – “I contacted Vermont Adaptive in early 2013 during the first of my two years of skiing 100+ days at...
Happy National First Responders Day
Today, in honor of National First Responders Day, we brought our puppies in training and ambassador dogs to spread...
Accessible Creations at Louisville Maker Faire
The Louisville Maker Faire is an opportunity for local creatives to learn, present, and be a part of innovation in the...
Guide Dog News
Time by Rebecca Jane
Time has a way of telling beautiful stories that unfold like flowers in spring. With heart and bravery, we overcome trials and face our fears. Slip into a melodic space that reminds you of how time brings magical transformations in this music video, featuring Dogs...
“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. Robbed of his eyesight and his ability to fly, Barry never lost his passion for the skies. As an aviation safety analyst with the Federal Aviation...
The best gifts are the ones that leave pawprints on your heart ❤️ 🐾
Back-to-school puppy surprise 📚 🎉
Pickles and a few of her pup friends romped around Harvey Elementary School to welcome the teachers to a bright new...
“Finding Focus” | Dogs of Destiny
When Clare Weigel and her guide dog Fin take photos around the city, heads turn. How does a young woman who’s legally...
A legend to the rescue…it’s our PupPal, Ace! 🚒 ❤️🔥🧯
All geared up and ready to go, this real-life star of our animated film is on mission to melt your heart—and save the...
Here we come, world! 🥳
Our newest freshmen class confidently steps into Canine University where they’ll learn advanced skills to one day...
Sports News
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 second-half to win 13-8 after a tight and entertaining first period. Five goals from Leomon Moreno and a hat-trick from Andre Dantas saw 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 a late Yang Mingyuan goal helped them to a 7-6 victory, seeing off a stirring Japan fightback. Scorer of all of his side’s goals in the first period,...
Blind Football is ready for Paris 2024
The Technical Meeting for Blind Football took place with the participation of IBSA Sport Manager Mariano Travaglino, IBSA Football Chairperson Mr. Elias Mastoras, representatives from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the Paris 2024 Local Organizing...
President’s blog; Welcome Mariano Travaglino as New Sports Manager
I am pleased to announce that Mariano Travaglino has joined the IBSA administration as our new sports manager. This...
U.S. Association of Blind Athletes Announces Roster for Paris 2024 Paralympic Men’s Goalball Team
(July 16, 2024) – Colorado Springs, CO – The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) proudly announces the...
IBSA Board online meeting highlights (July 10, 2024)
On July 10, 2024 IBSA’s Executive Board together with Iida Kauppila Chair of the Athlete’s Council met for the fifth...
USABA NORTH EAST NATIONAL GOALBALL QUALIFIER RECAP: JUNE 21-23, HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ
The USABA National Goalball Qualifier took place from June 21-23 at the Haddon Heights Community Center in Haddon...
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Braille News
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 of ten lines with the added bonus of displaying tactile graphics. A more robust option than the traditional braille display, the Monarch opens up a...
The Power of Partnerships: Developing eBraille Together
A worldwide file standard cannot be created alone. By utilizing the expertise of other organizations and individuals in the blindness field, APH constructed eBraille for all to use. Some of our partners include the DAISY Consortium, ViewPlus Technologies, Duxbury...
Soaring to Success: Student Strengthens Braille and Tactile Literacy Skills on the Monarch
A new piece of access technology can be both educational and fun. For rising fourth grader Gavin Leblond, that device is the APH Monarch. Gavin’s father, Seth, is the Assistive Technology Coordinator at the Foundation for Blind Children in Phoenix, Arizona. In January...
Blindness History Basics: Helen Keller Archival Collection
One of the most fascinating treasures at The Dot Experience is the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Helen...
Connect the Dots: Celebrating Helen Keller
We celebrated a very special woman at the Saint Matthews Eline Library on June 15. Born on June 27, 1880, Helen Keller...
Soaring to New Heights: A Professionals Perspective on the Monarch
APH’s Monarch has flown into the hearts of many professionals. We recently spoke with Seth Leblond, the Assistive...
Braille Institute Names Winners of the 2024 Braille Challenge
50 Blind and Visually Impaired Children Participate in Unique Academic Competition Los Angeles — June 25, 2024 —...
Education News
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 Perkins CVI Conference. The post 7 points CVI educators took from the 2024 Perkins CVI Conference appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
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 Conference in Boston. The post 7 takeaways that providers need to know from the 2024 Perkins CVI Conference appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Enhancing Family Support and Mental Health Services at the Blind Children’s Center
At the Blind Children’s Center (BCC), our leadership and staff maintain a strong emphasis on promoting mental health and operating our family support services throughout the year. In partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), the BCC provides crucial...
Blind and low vision students in marching band and music classes
Students sharing their tips and experiences about marching band and music classes. The post Blind and low vision...
Humanware Connect 12 and low vision
My experiences of using the Humanware Connect 12, a video magnifier. The post Humanware Connect 12 and low vision...
How person centered planning helped Angel transform his future
How the value of person centered planning has shone through brilliantly in the lived experience of 14-year-old Ángel....
Why support for young adults with disabilities transitioning to adulthood is crucial
Meet Luis, a 25-year old with big plans for the future. The post Why support for young adults with disabilities...