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Always on the run: how I became a competitive blind runner
With only a few adjustments for blind people like me, running – from a nice leisurely jog on a Sunday morning to long distances like a marathon – produces as much joy (and sweating!) as it does for anybody else. I just need a guide who is connected with me through a...
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...
Genentech to Re-Introduce Susvimo for Wet AMD
Genentech is re-introducing Susvimo™, its port delivery system (PDS) for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The PDS, a refillable capsule the size of a rice grain, provides continual release of ranibizumab, a protein that blocks the growth of...
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...
Global perspectives on childhood myopia: addressing the rising epidemic
Scientists from around the world gathered recently in Seattle, Washington, at the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) to address the global increase in myopia (nearsightedness). Read post Scientists from around the world...
Unlocking a World of Scientific Discoveries with the Monarch
Science classes include a variety of graphics, which can be expensive and slow to produce. APH’s Monarch, is breaking down these access barriers. Jennifer Bliss, APH Scholar and STEM Consultant for the Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired...
Blind Guy Biking: Enduring the Trails for Stargardt
[[youtube 5pojHG1Z4hk]] Chris Smith describes himself as an endurance athlete and a mountain bike coach. But Chris...
NIH researchers discover a new face-detecting brain circuit
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have uncovered a brain circuit in primates that rapidly detects...
A new target for treatment of one type of macular degeneration
A new study in mice hints at the promise of an eventual alternative treatment option for the “wet” version of...
How to be inclusive everyday and 5 ways to empower others
Everyday, we are asked how to be more inclusive in school, the workplace, community, and online. We're so glad you...
Dog Safety in July
By Alyssa Otis, GDMI/Outreach Specialist As Independence Day draws near, so does the anticipation of fireworks...
Create Custom Lessons with the CVI Complexity Sequences App!
As technology continues to pave the way for innovation in education, APH’s new CVI Complexity Sequences App brings the...
Science News
VISIONS 2024 | Keynote Speaker: Sam Latif, Procter & Gamble
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4V2EmZLwLk Keynote Speaker: Sam Latif, Senior Director, Company Accessibility Leader, Global People with Disabilities Leader, Procter & Gamble
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 Global Medical Affairs of Retina, Johnson & Johnson and David Brint, Board Chair, Foundation Fighting Blindness
A Path Forward for IRD & Dry AMD Patients: Episode 8 – Continuity of Care & Patient Referrals
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Proposer’s Day Webinar – Translational Research Acceleration Program Award | April 29, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0gmpoffJYs The 2024 Proposer’s Day webinar reviews the Translational Research...
Sisters Taking on Stargardt | The Danny Family | Beacon Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE6yZGh_0vo When Sarah and A. J. Danny found out their oldest daughter Lucia had...
The Stargardt Sisters
[[youtube nE6yZGh_0vo]] [[image-right 2203]] Sarah and A. J. Danny are teachers and the proud parents of six...
AUS Issues Recommendation that Uveitis Fellowship Interviews be In-Person
The American Uveitis Society today issued an official policy statement that uveitis fellowship interviews should be...
Technology News
“BITS” of Brilliance: Salesforce Org Jam Edition!
The “BITS” of Brilliance: Salesforce Org Jam Edition is a friendly competition between the Blind Institute of Technology’s (BIT) certified Salesforce Administrators. Like a Demo Jam, six contestants will have just 5 minutes to share their mock Salesforce databases...
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Featured Collaborations: Strategic Planning
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Aftersight’s 2023 Annual Report
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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 deployed overseas numerous times during the first Gulf War and in other operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, and Europe. He served ten years as a...
Revolutionary Home Automation: Inside the Lotus Ring with Dhaval Patel
In this Blind Abilities episode, CEO Dhaval Patel introduces the innovative Lotus Ring, featured at the Vista Center’s Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneur Pitch Competition. The Lotus Ring, an accessible infrared-operated home control system, enables users to point...
Underwater wonders at the Georgia Aquarium 🐠 🌊
Adventure. Wonder. Exploration. 🐠🐋 Watch these pups’ eyes sparkle with joy and amazement as they experience the majestic sea life at the @georgiaaquarium
“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...
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...
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...
Time by Rebecca Jane
Time has a way of telling beautiful stories that unfold like flowers in spring. With heart and bravery, we overcome...
Guide Dog News
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 Labrador retriever laying inside of her whelping box feeding her litter of eight black and golden colored puppies. There is no question that our Leader...
ACE | Dogs Inc
Our newest animated short, Ace, reveals the long-awaited epic journey of a legend—a hero—a guide dog. Watch Ace today and discover a heroism that will fill your heart with hope and forever change how you view the magical bond between dogs and humans. Click here for...
Ace — premieres TOMORROW 🎬
Courage knows no size. From small pup to fearless hero, experience one dog’s heart-pounding tale of resilience and bravery. Don't miss the premiere of ACE on July 16 🎥
Surf’s up! 🌊 🏄
This cool dude is the cutest beach bum around. Those puppy dog eyes will warm your heart like the sun on the sand—and...
Magic Number
Click here for the audio description for the visually impaired: https://vimeo.com/956580590/428b34add7?share=copy...
Raise a puppy, make a difference 💜
Raising a puppy will 100% make a world of difference for someone in need. And it’s sure to change your own life and...
Make a splash! ☀️
Pawsitively soaked and loving every minute… From poolside fun to life-changing journeys, these pups are taking a break...
Sports News
Manticores & Maryland Minks win Southwest Qualifier
Ten teams converged on Phoenix, Arizona, Jan. 19-21, for the USABA Southwest National Goalball Qualifier hosted by Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center. The competition was divided into six men’s teams and four women’s teams taking to the court for the three-day...
Manticores & Maryland Minks win Southwest Qualifier
Ten teams converged on Phoenix, Arizona, Jan. 19-21, for the USABA Southwest National Goalball Qualifier hosted by Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center. The competition was divided into six men’s teams and four women’s teams taking to the court for the three-day...
Manticores & Maryland Minks win Southwest Qualifier
Ten teams converged on Phoenix, Arizona, Jan. 19-21, for the USABA Southwest National Goalball Qualifier hosted by Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center. The competition was divided into six men’s teams and four women’s teams taking to the court for the three-day...
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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 People who are Blind or Low Vision Read?” took place on March 30 at the Highlands Shelby Park Library and April’s “Career: Sports and Physical...
Playing the Gambit: How the Monarch’s Chess App Engages Students While Building Crucial Skills
Those that are blind or low vision don’t often have the opportunity to play games that are fully accessible. Monarch’s Chess App is the first accessible game developed with the only refreshable digital braille chessboard in existence. When APH created the Chess App...
The Monarch and The TGIL: Bringing a World of Tactile Graphics to Students’ Fingertips
A student who is blind or low vision sees about a dozen tactile graphics in a school year, while their sighted peers have access to a dozen graphics in a single class period. APH’s Monarch, along with its ability to connect to the Tactile Graphic Image Library (TGIL),...
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Education News
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 post BookTok: A Collection of Recommended Books appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
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Debunking 3 common assumptions about folks who are blind
There are a lot of assumptions, myths and misconceptions about what folks who are blind can and can’t do. Let’s debunk them. The post Debunking 3 common assumptions about folks who are blind appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
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