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Paying It Forward: Honoring Our Influencers
The heart of The Dot Experience, APH’s new museum, comes from the real stories and lives of those who are blind or low vision. We have invited artists, adventurers, businesspeople, advocates, parents, students, teachers, and innovators to share their authentic...
Rare diseases and CVI explained
Learn about the CVI and rare disease connection, anecdotes from other CVI and rare disease parents, when to suspect CVI, and what to do next. The post Rare diseases and CVI explained appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
The Cane Kids: a story of accessibility, inclusion and independence
I’m Kristen, the author of a new children’s book, “The Cane Kids: Everett and Willow’s Journey of Navigating Legal Blindness.” But in the realm of accessibility and empowerment, I proudly wear many more hats, each representing a unique avenue through which I strive to...
5 steps to navigate vacations for kids with CVI
People with CVI and parents of CVIers weighed in with their best tips for navigating travel and enjoying vacation. The post 5 steps to navigate vacations for kids with CVI appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
NEI research points to potential immunotherapy option for diabetic retinopathy
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences and Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center are studying a new, revolutionary treatment for diabetic retinopathy that could change the prognosis for these patients. Read post Researchers at the...
Capturing Life Through A Deaf-Blind Lens
[[youtube FaPDd-1XuVE]] [[image-right 2373]] 27-year-old Brian Bossert is a commercial photographer and videographer in Scottsdale, Arizona. Over the past ten years, Brian has traveled the world shooting subjects ranging from extremely rare vehicles to cutting-edge...
On the Road with Barry – North Richland Hills, TX
Day 1 – 3 The week started a little earlier than normal as I was on the road by Wednesday to attend a camp at the...
Beacon Doses First Patient in its Phase 2/3 VISTA Clinical Trial for XLRP Gene Therapy
Beacon Therapeutics, an ophthalmic gene therapy company, has dosed the first patient in its Phase 2/3 VISTA clinical...
Recommended Reads on Revolutions and Coup D’états
Although revolutions may have caused much pain and suffering, books about revolutions can be very interesting reading!...
Monarch Student Pilot Project Takes Flight
Earlier this year, APH focused on training more than 200 teachers across the country on the Monarch. They, in turn,...
2024 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience awarded for the discovery of ‘face areas’ in the brain
Three Kavli laureates, with their work on neocortical specialization for face recognition, have provided basic...
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...
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A Deaf-Blind Lens | Brian Bossert | Beacon Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaPDd-1XuVE Brian Bossert has turned his passion for photography into a successful career. As a commercial photographer and videographer living with Usher syndrome, Brian has a unique perspective and is using his creativity to inspire...
Capturing Life Through A Deaf-Blind Lens
[[youtube FaPDd-1XuVE]] [[image-right 2373]] 27-year-old Brian Bossert is a commercial photographer and videographer in Scottsdale, Arizona. Over the past ten years, Brian has traveled the world shooting subjects ranging from extremely rare vehicles to cutting-edge...
Embracing and Adapting to AMD | Toni Mehler | Beacon Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzeZ_nIk208 Toni Mehler has learned to be fearless when it comes to facing adversity. In her almost eighth decade of life, she’s learned to adapt to the unknown, and she draws from those experiences to embrace her diagnosis of...
New York Spring Speaker Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbJGaoNz6_o The Foundation Fighting Blindness and the New York Chapter present our...
Best Clinical Practices for Patients with Inherited Retinal Diseases | 3.20.24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUYA2kzhVwI This webinar reviewed several topics related to the care and management of...
Women’s Eye Health Tips from Lighthouse Guild
macular degeneration, disorders that can lead to vision loss if left unchecked. Pregnancy and menopause can also...
Foundation Fighting Blindness | Insights Forum 3.20.24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0eVR0b2lgI The Foundation Fighting Blindness' quarterly Insights Forum provides...
Technology News
Linda Johnson Rice Finds ‘A Guide Path and Gateway to Independence’
The post Linda Johnson Rice Finds ‘A Guide Path and Gateway to Independence’ appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
A Holistic Approach to Clinical Research Leads to Breakthroughs
The post A Holistic Approach to Clinical Research Leads to Breakthroughs appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
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Audio update: New shows and opportunities!
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Executive Director’s Corner: Aftersight
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User Guide for Digital Advocacy
Introduction The language we use to talk about accessibility is very different from the language most developers and...
User Guide for Digital Advocacy
Introduction The language we use to talk about accessibility is very different from the language most developers and...
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Lifestyle News
Aira Unveils Meta Ray-Ban Integration, Walmart Partnership, and More
Jenine Stanley, Director of Customer Success and Engagement at Aira, joins Jeff Thompson on Blind Abilities to share exciting updates. Aira can now be used with Meta Ray-Ban glasses, available in public beta for all users. This innovation expands Aira’s accessible...
Blind Musicians Collection Listening Station
Do you know a blind or low-vision artist who has recorded music? We would love to preserve their legacy, alongside other greats like Stevie Wonder, Andrea Bocelli, W. C. Handy, and many others featured in our Blind Musicians Collection at the APH Library. The APH...
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 thank you to Gary and Melody Johnson for making Melody possible. Click here for the descriptive audio version for the visually impaired:...
France claims maiden Paralympic blind football gold medal under the Eiffel Tower
Hosts France wins penalty shootout against Argentina to achieve their first-ever Paralympic blind football gold medal...
President’s Blog: you ALWAYS excite and inspire the world.
Paris and France deserve our heartfelt congratulations and thanks for a superb Paralympic Games. I have attended many...
Paris 2024: 2 Gold for Japan, 1 for Romania, China and Brazil
Written by Nicolas Messner on 06. Sep 2024 / Photographs by Emanuele Di Feliciantonio For the second day of...
Paris 2024: Never Seen Before!
Written by Nicolas Messner on 06. Sep 2024 Photographs by Nicolas Messner, Emanuele Di Feliciantonio During the...
Guide Dog News
Blind Faith | Dogs of Destiny
Becca’s vision loss brings unique challenges, but she finds peace in the soothing power of music—and in the four paws of her new best friend, Rockwell. Always by Becca’s side, this skilled companion dog is her biggest fan! Watch Becca and Rockwell’s life-changing bond...
The Main Event
Click here for descriptive audio for the visually impaired. Sneak Peek Alert: The Main Event I’ve worked so hard, and now it’s my time to shine! When you join PupPal for only $19 a month, you’re helping loving dogs like Goldie give their heart to someone in need. All...
Dog Safety in July
By Alyssa Otis, GDMI/Outreach Specialist As Independence Day draws near, so does the anticipation of fireworks lighting up the night sky. It’s important to remember the impact it can have on our pets. This season can be stressful for some of our dogs, putting them at...
Soaring to new heights, with Skylar!
Click here for descriptive audio for the visually impaired. Sneak Peek Alert: Soaring to New Heights A bright hello...
On the Road with Barry – Mechanicsburg
Day 1 I’ve got a plan. I’m flying to Baltimore, then driving to Mechanicsburg. On the way, there’s this little town...
Short Name, Bigger Impact. Meet Dogs Inc.
Bigger impact, shorter name. Meet Dogs Inc—your invitation to be part of something bigger than just the Southeast or...
On the Road with Barry – Lumberton, Texas
Day 1 Well, this is unusual. I’m usually headed to an airport and have a story to tell about someone I sat next to on...
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Connect the Dots: Light & Shadow
The second festival in our education series, Connect the Dots, powered by PNC Foundation, “Light & Shadow,” took place on February 17th at the main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library. The event was in conjunction with the library’s “Glow in the Dark...
Connect the Dots: Light & Shadow
The second festival in our education series, Connect the Dots, powered by PNC Foundation, “Light & Shadow,” took place on February 17th at the main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library. The event was in conjunction with the library’s “Glow in the Dark...
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