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The Power of Disability Inclusion
Disability inclusion is powerful – because I have seen first-hand what it can be like when there is no regard for the needs of those who are blind. I also know how much the blind community as a whole can so often be painted with such broad brushstrokes and assumptions...
New UH study targets early signs of vision loss in diabetic patients
A new study at the University of Houston College of Optometry will track the health of patients with prediabetes and diabetes to find out who might develop eye problems and be at risk for future vision loss. Read post A new study at the University of Houston College...
NEI launches new funding mechanism: Grants for intramural investigators
A new NEI intramural grant program called “Innovate Together” enables intramural postdoctoral fellows and staff scientists to explore new tools and techniques. Read post A new NEI intramural grant program called “Innovate Together” enables intramural postdoctoral...
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.
Jasper’s Story
Meet Jasper! A NEC family story. The post Jasper’s Story appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
On The Road With Barry – Jacksonville, NC
Day one My client called me yesterday to ask me if I was still coming to Jacksonville. I told him that I was, and not to worry. “Are you sure?” he asked. I told him I was very sure that I already had car, plane and hotel reservations. I was sure. He then told me about...
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...
The Power of Partnerships: Developing eBraille Together
A worldwide file standard cannot be created alone. By utilizing the expertise of other organizations and individuals...
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...
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...
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....
Science News
#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 invites you to share your unique experiences with blinding diseases through our social media campaign, #ShareYourVision....
Foundation Fighting Blindness | Insights Forum 8.29.24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOZUUvmB4cY The Foundation Fighting Blindness' quarterly Insights Forum provides updates on the progress on the Foundation's mission-related initiatives, highlights recent developments and provides scientific and research updates. The...
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 eye exams and early detection are essential for maintaining good eye health, just like many other aspects of our overall health. The post Vision Tips...
VISIONS 2024 | Keynote Speaker: Sam Latif, Procter & Gamble
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4V2EmZLwLk Keynote Speaker: Sam Latif, Senior Director, Company Accessibility Leader,...
VISIONS 2024 | Johnson & Johnson and David Brint “Reflecting on His Tenure as Board Chair”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk2vaR2qr-A Speakers: Alena Reznichenko MD, MSc, MBA, Vice President and Head of...
VISIONS 2024 | Closing Keynote Speaker: Kenyetta McCurdy-Byrd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HsQxFKx0uE Kenyetta McCurdy-Byrd, COO, REACH Riverside Development Corporation
VISIONS 2024 | Mental Health Session – Losing Sight, Gaining Insight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHs5XLWDSdI Losing Sight, Gaining Insight: Addressing Mental Health Concerns for Those...
Technology News
Mental Health Matters
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Executive Director’s Corner: Summer 2024
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Shine Your Light Day 2024
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The Blind Kitchen: Adaptive Tools, Helpful Strategies, and Specialized Knowledge to Blind and Visually Impaired People – Meet Founder Debra Erickson
Debra Erickson, founder of The Blind Kitchen, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind abilities Studio to introduce us to and...
Wellness Wednesday: Redefining Mental Wellness: Media Influence and Workplace Solutions
In this 33rd episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, address societies...
“BITS” of Brilliance: Salesforce Org Jam Edition!
The “BITS” of Brilliance: Salesforce Org Jam Edition is a friendly competition between the Blind Institute of...
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Lifestyle News
Wednesday, November 13
Date: November 13Location: 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...
Tuesday, November 12
Date: November 12Location: 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 11
Date: November 11Location: 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...
Call for Head of Classification
Dear IBSA Classifiers: Thank you all for the very valuable work that you do for IBSA. I am pleased to have recently...
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...
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...
Recommended Reads: Dark academia
Dark academia is a relatively new subgenre that combines an academic aesthetic, or in the literary sense, a campus...
Guide Dog News
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 school year. Belly rubs, tail wags, and cuddles set the tone for a fantastic year ahead. 💜 Here’s to an incredible school year filled with love,...
“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 blind see the world? Find out on this episode of our Emmy Award-winning series, Dogs of Destiny. This episode of Dogs of Destiny is brought to you...
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 day. https://www.dogsinc.org/puppal
On island time 🏝️
Feeling the breeze in our ears. ✅ Basking in the sun. ✅ Practicing our skills. ✅ A trip on the Gulf Islands Ferry was...
Puppy Weight Check-In! 🐾 💪
Puppy weigh-in time! Every ounce counts for our pups on their journey to changing lives 🐾 💪 💜 Brought to you by...
Going for the gold 🏆
Light the torch, raise the flag, and start the anthem! 🏅This medal-worthy gal can’t wait to join the world stage, but...
A Legacy of Success
By Vijay Joshi KPA CTP, FFCP, Manager of Raiser and Host Experience at Leader Dogs for the Blind LDM Java a black...
Sports News
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 appointment marks a significant step in our ongoing efforts to professionalize our management team. As we prepare for the upcoming cycle leading to...
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 roster for the U.S. Paralympic Men’s Goalball Team set to compete in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games marks a...
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 time since the elections a year ago. The meeting had a full agenda and made some very important decisions to further the reforms agreed to aid IBSA’s...
Organisers: the IBSA Goalball Taskforce needs you!
The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball Taskforce has made its first major steps in supporting the...
A Look Back on the Road to Paris…1980 Arnhem 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...
Latest youth blind football competition set for Europe as part of EURO 2024
IBSA Blind Football has announced that a youth competition – the 2024 IBSA Blind Football Under 18 European Cup – will...
Manticores & Maryland Minks win Southwest Qualifier
Ten teams converged on Phoenix, Arizona, Jan. 19-21, for the USABA Southwest National Goalball Qualifier hosted by...
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Braille News
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 Keller Archival Collection. The single largest holding of Keller related letters, speeches, press clippings, scrapbooks, photographs, architectural...
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 is arguably the most recognizable DeafBlind figure in history. Her ferocious activism paved the way for many underrepresented groups of people, and...
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 Technology Coordinator at the Foundation for Blind Children in Phoenix, Arizona, about discovering this new device and how it would be useful to him and...
Defining The Dot Experience: Everything You Need to Know
What is The Dot Experience? The Dot Experience is APH’s re-imagined museum set to open in 2026. Designed with an...
Make Maps Come to Life with Tactile Town
A fundamental skill for every traveler is the ability to make a mental map. Students who are blind and have low vision...
Blindness History Basics: History of Braille Writers
When fifteen-year-old Louis Braille presented his tactile system of raised dots in 1824, he hoped the new system would...
Connect the Dots Events Continue to Plant Seeds of Learning
Spring is here and our Connect the Dots, powered by PNC, events have continued to blossom and grow! March’s “How Do...
Education News
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 students in marching band and music classes appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
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 appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
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. The post How person centered planning helped Angel transform his future appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
How does music impact students with CVI?
Explore our music showcase, find research about music and the brain, and learn the benefits of adding music therapy to...
How 8 passionate scholars lead global change for kids with disabilities
What do our international scholars accomplish after graduating? Read how our scholars plan to lead global change for...
Perkins ELP alum organizes inclusive adventure camp in the Philippines
For her final leadership project, ELP alum Grace Torres planned an inclusive adventure camp for families in the...
BookTok: A Collection of Recommended Books
New releases and old classics alike have found wide audiences thanks to the community of readers known as BookTok. The...