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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 request of a former co-worker, Tricia. She’s been in blind rehab for as long as I have, which is a long time, but still seems the same age as when I met...
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 trial for AGTC-501, an emerging gene therapy for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) caused by mutations in the gene RPGR. VISTA will enroll 75 males...
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! This fictional list is set in the background of a revolution or a coup d’etat. The post Recommended Reads on Revolutions and Coup D’états appeared...
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, taught their students how to use this revolutionary new multiline braille device, and the feedback has been exceptional. Monarch backorders opened in...
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 principles of neural organization, which will further our understanding of recognition of objects and scenes. Read post Three Kavli laureates, with their...
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 settings like college classes, meetings, and PowerPoint presentations can often be inaccessible. They discuss how this inaccessibility can make it hard...
Discovery in hibernating animals could extend the shelf life of cells and tissues for transplantation
Research led by scientists at the National Eye Institute and Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China points to a...
An Artist’s InSight: An Interview with Tavish Gillian
Every year since 1992, blind and low vision artists across the globe send impressive artworks to the American Printing...
DNA loops key for T cell potency
According to a new study from the National Eye Institute (NEI), the configuration of DNA loops in developing immune...
SSB Opportunities: Golf Event for Blind and Visually Impaired Students on June 17
Shane DeSantis joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to announce the June 17th Golf Event for students...
Antabuse Moves into Clinical Trial for People with RP
Disulfiram (aka, Antabuse), a drug approved by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for deterring alcohol...
Disability representation in theatre: Be better. Do better.
I’m Ben, a blind actor, theatre maker and accessibility consultant. I joined Extant, the UK’s leading professional...
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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 trial for AGTC-501, an emerging gene therapy for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) caused by mutations in the gene RPGR. VISTA will enroll 75 males...
Foundation Fighting Blindness First Coast Family Coalition | June 3, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCJZtwiyWM8 The First Coast Family Coalition on June 3, 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. The goal...
Welcome new SBE Client MetroHealth
The post Welcome new SBE Client MetroHealth appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
Opus Reports Vision Improvements for Patients in LCA5 Gene Therapy Clinical Trial
Opus Genetics has announced vision improvements for the first three adult patients in its Phase ½ gene therapy...
jCyte Announces Plans to Launch Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Cell Therapy for RP
The biotechnology company is preparing to launch a pivotal, Phase 3 clinical trial in the US for its emerging jCell...
Beacon Therapeutics Reports Encouraging Interim Results from Phase 2 Clinical Trial for XLRP Gene Therapy
Beacon Therapeutics has reported vision improvements for five of eight patients receiving the high dose of its...
Ascidian to Launch Clinical Trial for Stargardt Disease RNA Editing Therapy
Ascidian Therapeutics has received authorization from the US Food & Drug Administration to launch a Phase ½...
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Mile High Mosaic
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The Underutilization of Vision Loss Services
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The Underutilization of Vision Loss Services
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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...
CU Ophthalmologists Bring Ocular Health Expertise to Denver’s Anchor Center for Blind and Visually Impaired Children
In a new first-of-its-kind partnership, Lauren Mehner, MD, MPH, and Emily McCourt, MD, spend a day each month at an...
CU Ophthalmologists Bring Ocular Health Expertise to Denver’s Anchor Center for Blind and Visually Impaired Children
In a new first-of-its-kind partnership, Lauren Mehner, MD, MPH, and Emily McCourt, MD, spend a day each month at an...
CU Ophthalmologists Bring Ocular Health Expertise to Denver’s Anchor Center for Blind and Visually Impaired Children
In a new first-of-its-kind partnership, Lauren Mehner, MD, MPH, and Emily McCourt, MD, spend a day each month at an...
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On the Road with Barry – Morrisville, PA
Day One I flew into Philadelphia, picked up my rental car and set the GPS for my drive out to Morrisville, Philadelphia, which is just across the river from Trenton, New Jersey. I’ve only been to Philadelphia one other time many years ago. I took a train trip down...
Happy Halloween! 🎃 🦄
Early socialization is key for our puppies, and Halloween brings some whimsical encounters—like a pink unicorn stopping by to say hello! 🦄 💜 🙋♀️
How Sophia went from unengaged to an active learner
Travel with us to Macapa, Brazil, a small city that sits along the Amazon River, where it meets the ocean. It can take up to six hours to fly into Macapa from the major cities in Brazil, like Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo. The post How Sophia went from
Paris 2024: One Team, One Sport
Written by Nicolas Messner on 06. Sep 2024 / Photographs by Emanuele Di Feliciantonio Dr Lisa Allan is the IJF...
Put me in coach! ⚾️ 🐾
Check out these furry fans having a blast at the Bradenton Marauders game! ⚾️ These all-star pups may be in training,...
APH Teams Up with the National Corvette Museum to Broaden Accessibility’s Reach
Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Those words rang true again after...
Results Day 1 – Five Gold Medals, Five Countries
Written by Nicolas Messner on 05. Sep 2024 / Photographs by Emanuele Di Feliciantonio The first five categories of...
Guide Dog News
The difference a year can make 🤍 ✨
From mirror mischief to mission-ready! Remember when Igor couldn't resist his own reflection? One year later, he’s focused and ready to make a difference. 🪩🩰 @flydancefitness
Tails of Hope
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Swearing in Snowbird at USF St. Pete 💚⭐️
Meet the newest member of USF St. Pete’s police department, facility therapy dog Snowbird! 💚⭐️ Officially sworn in on June 20, Snowbird received his badge along with a crucial mission: to bring calm, compassion, and cuddles to everyone he meets. We’re cheering...
My Volunteer Experience
Happy National Volunteer Week to all my fellow volunteers! My name is Margaret Lopez, and I am a Volunteer Engagement...
National Volunteer Week 2024
How Lucky Am I? As a volunteer management professional for more than 20 years, I have had the pleasure of being...
On the Road with Barry – Georgia
Day One I have reached status in my life. Through the blessings of my work with Leader, I have attained… Silver...
Meet our PupPal, Dewey!
April showers bring…cute puppies! Our PupPal Dewey spreads joy no matter the weather, and this little...
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