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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, powered by PNC. We are working diligently to educate our audiences on how people who are blind or low vision adapt to the world around them and what can
On the Road with Barry – Iowa
Day one I started this trip a week early. I’m traveling back-to-back weeks this time because I’m scheduling around my son’s water polo games. I’ll miss some games, which I hate, but I’ll miss fewer if I do it this way. So I was in Michigan last week, at the Mother...
Meet APH Scholar Andrea Montano
Andrea Montana works as a Developmental Vision Specialist/Instructional Lead at the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI), which serves as the sole provider of vision services from birth to 3 years old throughout the state of New Mexico. She...
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...
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 of access technology that will help them shoulder a larger workload and succeed in advanced classes. With a suite of apps conducive to learning, the...
Interactive Panel Discussion on Accessible Entertainment
How can users with vision impairment access visual media? Join expert panelists for this insightful discussion! This will be an opportunity to share your experiences, and learn from others in our community. The post Interactive Panel Discussion on Accessible...
Assistive Tech Discussion with Spectrum Featuring Xumo
Xumo is Spectrum’s new streaming device, giving customers a modern way to access their Guide, On Demand library, and...
Wellness Wednesday: Navigating Anxiety and Aging: A Candid Conversation
In Episode 40 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, are joined by Blind Abilities...
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...
Preparing Leader Dogs for Emergency Environments: Puppy Raising Group Outing
The journey to becoming a Leader Dog is as much about exposure and experience as it is about training. Leader Dog...
Brain wiring is guided by activity even in very early development
Researchers have identified how brain cells begin to coalesce into a wired network in early development before...
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First Coast Family Coalition – Jacksonville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnzCkmpuQ-E The First Coast Family Coalition on September 16th, 2024, provided a platform for professionals serving the blind and low vision community in the Jacksonville and surrounding areas to showcase services and other resources....
#ShareYourVision: Celebrating Blindness Awareness Month 2024 | James Ashworth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdDijx29uGk To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the Foundation Fighting Blindness invites you to share your unique experiences with blinding diseases through our social media campaign, #ShareYourVision....
#ShareYourVision: Celebrating Blindness Awareness Month 2024 | Jessie Wolinsky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4knc7Dsgh-Q To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the Foundation Fighting Blindness invites you to share your unique experiences with blinding diseases through our social media campaign, #ShareYourVision....
Navigating a New School Year: Back-to-School Tips for Children with Vision Loss
As we prepare for another exciting school year, it’s important to ensure a smooth transition for children with vision...
Twilla Makes a Fresh Start
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Lance Finds His Confidence
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Woodburning Gives DeafBlind Artist Purpose
[[image-right 2929]] 37-year-old Krista Webb’s primary purpose in life is being a mom to her two boys. Her family,...
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Programming News Summer 2024
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Internships are Making a Difference for These Four College Students, Joshua, Qi, Jackson, and Josh, During Their Transition from High School to College and the Workplace
In this focus on student Internships, State Services for the Blind's Transition Work Opportunities Navigator, Randi Lasher, gives us an overview of student internships and how SSB works with the students to assist them in achieving their career goals. Listen in as...
Aftersight’s 4th Annual Hike
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Wellness Wednesday: Conflict Resolution – When to Walk Away
In episode 36 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, delve into the dynamics of...
2024 Foresight Golf Classic Raises $210k for Anchor Center!
Anchor Center for Blind Children hosted its 28th Annual Foresight Golf Classic at Sanctuary Golf Course on June 17,...
Wellness Wednesday: The Loneliness of Inaccessibility – How Group and Classroom Settings Can Be Inclusive or Leave Us Wanting
In this 35th episode of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore how group...
Welcome new SBE Client MetroHealth
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Donor profile: Father Joe Mazzone
Father Joe Mazzone, an 1829 Circle member, shares his "why" for including Perkins in his estate plans. The post Donor profile: Father Joe Mazzone appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Paws for GDUI – News You Can Use! – VOL IV, No. 5 – Fall 2024 – A Publication of Guide Dog Users, Inc.
President: Sarah Calhoun Editor: Andrea Giudice Co-editor and GDUI Immediate Past President: Penny Reeder Guide Dog Users, Inc. (GDUI) A special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) since 1972 https://guidedogusersinc.org/ Toll-Free:...
Saturday, November 16
Date: November 16Location: 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: Beginner Loom Knitting Join...
Accessing school helps Dena discover her passion for cooking
Learn about Dena, a girl with disabilities, and how we helped her access an education in her remote village in...
Meet APH Scholar Patricia Gallardo
Meet APH Scholar Patricia Gallardo Patricia Gallardo joined the Child Development program at Braille Institute in...
Annual Meeting 2024 Wrap Up
This October, APH Ex Officio Trustees (EOTs), EOT Census Assistants, Online Ordering Assistants, TVIs, and many other...
President’s blog: The world of blind sport is huge……
The title of this blog explains how I am currently feeling after Paris and a recent visit to Morocco, Kazakhstan and...
Guide Dog News
On the Road with Barry – Iowa
Day one I started this trip a week early. I’m traveling back-to-back weeks this time because I’m scheduling around my son’s water polo games. I’ll miss some games, which I hate, but I’ll miss fewer if I do it this way. So I was in Michigan last week, at the Mother...
Hurricane Ready? Make Sure You’re Prepared!
As the Atlantic hurricane season starts up again, it’s important to make sure that you and your pets are prepared. Even if you don’t live near the coast, it’s always smart to include your pets in your family emergency plan. Because your pet is part of the family, too,...
“Giving Paws” | Dogs of Destiny
When Jeanette Nazario’s son died while deployed to South Korea, it left a hole in her heart. Then one day, a four-legged angel named Bruno arrived to help Jeanette through the hard days. Without words, this Gold Star Dog always knows exactly what to say. This episode...
Hooray for graduation day 🎓!
Every beautiful journey has a starting point. 🤍 Today, we celebrate the beginnings of newfound independence, love, and...
“Wake-Up Call” | Dogs of Destiny
Navy veteran Matthew Fugett dreaded the night. Sleep eluded him. Nightmares taunted him. Then he got a “Wake-Up Call”...
A birthday wish come true! 💜 🥳
All Juliet wanted for her 9th birthday was to collect donations for Dogs Inc. Here’s a big, cuddly thank you from our...
A splashing fun time 💦 🐾
From belly flops to doggy paddles, our pups know how to have fun! Our Southwest Pinellas Puppy Raising group had a...
Sports News
IBSA Sports Prepares for Paris 2024 Paralympics
As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games approach, IBSA administration held a key online meeting today, bringing together the Executive Director, Sport Manager, and the chairs of Para Judo, Goalball, Blind Football, and the Anti-Doping Committee. During the meeting, it was...
West Asia Women’s Goalball Development Workshop Held in Jordan
IBSA recently concluded a successful two-day West Asia Women’s Development Workshop in Amman, Jordan, supported by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) IF grant and organized with the Jordan National Paralympic Committee. Ms. Aurora Zanolin, President of the...
On the eve of the 2024 Paralympics: IBSA President’s appeal
Dear IBSA family and particularly our athletes, coaches and volunteers, As we approach the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, my heart swells with anticipation and inspiration for what lies ahead. Over the past year, IBSA has made significant strides towards reclaiming its...
A Look Back on the Road to Paris…2004 Athens Paralympic Games
Following three straight Paralympic Games without a podium appearance and coming off an 11th-place finish in the...
Celebrate 2024 World Blind Sports Day
The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) is encouraging athletes, fans, Members, International and national...
USABA Event & Marketing Internship
Event & Marketing Intern Job Description Position Type: Part-time unpaid internship (15-20 hours per week)...
A Look Back on the Road to Paris…1988 Seoul Paralympic Games
As the USA Goalball men’s team journeys along on the Road to Paris, during the month of April we’ll be taking a peek...
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Exploring the World of Adapted Physical Education: Enhancing Inclusivity for Blind and Visually Impaired Students: Partnering with the Blind and Visually Impaired Community
Finding a way to adapt to a sport and building a community with other athletes can be a challenge. Many students who are blind or low vision live far from one another, and it’s very common to be the only student with a visual impairment in a school district....
Developing Reading and Spelling Skills on the Monarch
Literacy is one of the cornerstones of education. APH’s Monarch is overcoming obstacles to enhance reading and spelling skills for every student. Jonathan Hooper, an itinerant Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) for NYC Public Schools, advises...
A Validation of the Work We’re Doing: An Insider’s Perspective on the ICEB Conference
May 30th marked the end of the Eighth General Assembly of the International Council on English Braille (ICEB) held in Auckland, New Zealand. Promoting and coordinating the use of braille throughout the English-speaking world, the council was hosted by The Braille...
Inception to Reality: How APH and its Partners Created eBraille OR eBraille: Inception to Reality
A new file standard will soon be available for braille readers! Created by APH and partners around the world, eBraille...
Braille Institute Announces 2024 Teacher of the Year Lauren Ingersoll
San Diego, California Teacher Honored for Excellence In Braille Instruction Los Angeles – May 21, 2024 — Braille...
APH’s Jessica Minneci Discovers a Literary World on the Monarch
Jessica Minneci, APH’s Communications Associate, composes blogs during work and spends her nights drafting novels....
Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day with APH’s Danielle Burton
Celebrated annually on the third Thursday of May, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) recognizes digital access...
Education News
How to create accessible pie charts for low vision
How to create accessible pie charts and donut charts for audiences with vision loss, including visual and non visual A11Y. The post How to create accessible pie charts for low vision appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
8 essential takeaways from the Perkins CVI Conference: Building Meaningful Recognition
Discover highlights from the 2024 CVI Conference: enthusiastic attendees, insightful sessions, and impactful takeaways for meaningful recognition of CVI. The post 8 essential takeaways from the Perkins CVI Conference: Building Meaningful Recognition appeared first on...
5 tech tools that kids with CVI use for auditory access
Discover popular auditory tech tools for children with CVI: From text-to-speech technology to AI, these tools support independence and access to the world. The post 5 tech tools that kids with CVI use for auditory access appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Jasmine – CVI and Music Showcase
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBQKtB2UJls Jasmine is part of CVI Now's music showcase. Jasmine is a part of her...
Hannah – CVI and Music Showcase
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUiQZIOu68s Hannah is part of CVI Now's music showcase. Hannah is performing a piece...
Drake – CVI and Music Showcase
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py2hO7PKs7Q Drake is part of CVI Now's music showcase. Drake’s goal is to play his...
The Perkins Secondary Chorus Performs The National Anthem at Disability Pride Night 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXKoxgZsE9M The Perkins Secondary Chorus performs the national anthem at the Red Sox's...