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Treating AMD with anti-VEGF biosimilars is safe and cost-effective, new research says
At a fraction of the cost, biosimilars are now proven to be as effective as original anti-VEGF medications. Read post At a fraction of the cost, biosimilars are now proven to be as effective as original anti-VEGF medications. Read post...
A day in the life with CVI: Omer
Welcome to a day in the life with junior high student, Omer, who has CVI and cerebral palsy, from his morning routine to family game night. The post A day in the life with CVI: Omer appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Supplement Geography Lessons with the Monarch and TGIL
Understanding the world around you can be difficult when you cannot see it clearly. A tactile globe and atlas are great resources, but they merely provide students who are blind or low vision a glimpse of their surroundings. APH’s Tactile Graphic Image Library (TGIL)...
Gina Martin’s Journey Toward Founding Diverse Abilities is a Testament to Resilience and Transformation
Join us on Blind Abilities as we talk with Gina Martin, founder of Diverse Abilities. Diagnosed with Progressive Cone Dystrophy in 1992, Gina's journey to embrace her blindness began in 2015. After an intensive 9-month rehabilitation at the Louisiana Center for the...
Soaring Across the Globe: Teacher Trainings Take Monarch to Canada and the UK
Soaring across the globe, the Monarch renders braille and tactile graphics on the same surface, allowing students to have access to more tactile materials than ever before. APH conducted a series of teacher trainings in North America, and now, our partner, HumanWare,...
How Luka’s CVI diagnosis provided understanding, community, and healing
Medical mom Sarah shares the challenges of obtaining a CVI diagnosis for her son Luka, even as all the signs pointed to CVI. The post How Luka’s CVI diagnosis provided understanding, community, and healing appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Wellness Wednesday: Finding Your True Self: Embracing Your Unique Journey
In this 34th episode of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore the concept of...
Blind Roosevelt Graves and the First Recorded Rock & Roll
Did you know that the first recorded rock n’ roll is attributed to a blind musician? The musical group, Blind...
On the Road with Barry – La Crosse, WI
Day One This trip is starting off great. I’m headed to La Crosse, WI to work with David, a serial LD grad who needs...
Inside the Monarch Chess App
Designed to have a video game feel, the main screen of the Chess Application is visually striking with the words...
From Dream to Reality: An Interview with Karen Anderson
Karen Anderson, Education Programs Coordinator at the National Federation for the Blind (NFB), says her first...
Tick and Flea Prevention Season
David Smith, DVM It’s that time of year again, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and the ticks are...
Science News
ARVO 2024 Highlight: InGel’s Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Preserving Vision
InGel Therapeutic’s emerging, innovative cellular treatment for preserving cone-mediated vision in people with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), Usher syndrome, and potentially other retinal conditions, was presented by Deepti Singh, PhD, InGel’s co-founder and chief...
A First-Time Experience: Blind and Visually Impaired Teens Play Goalball
New York (May 20, 2024) — On Saturday, May 18, twenty-five students ages fourteen to twenty-one from the Lighthouse Guild Youth Transition Program participated in… The post A First-Time Experience: Blind and Visually Impaired Teens Play Goalball appeared first on...
“Vision Is Better Than Sight”
[[image-right 2230]] 14-year-old Isaiah Bingham has a calm and laid-back personality, that is, until he’s on the football field. And by watching him play, you would never know that he was diagnosed with a visual impairment at only two months old. Isaiah was born with...
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Anchor Center Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Toni Stephenson Memorial Playground
INTRODUCING…THE NEW ANCHOR CENTER PLAYGROUND! Anchor Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Toni Stephenson Memorial Playground on January 4, 2024! A Tribute of Love: Our heartfelt thanks go to the Stephenson family for their generous tribute to Toni... Read...
Anchor Center Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Toni Stephenson Memorial Playground
INTRODUCING…THE NEW ANCHOR CENTER PLAYGROUND! Anchor Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Toni Stephenson Memorial Playground on January 4, 2024! A Tribute of Love: Our heartfelt thanks go to the Stephenson family for their generous tribute to Toni... Read...
BIT Academy Updates
Hold onto your hats because the BIT Academy has been on fire this past month! We are currently cruising into week 7 of our third cohort in the Digital Accessibility Analyst Program. Who knows what surprises and discoveries await us in the weeks to come? Our students...
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Adorable adventures at Bass Pro Shop 🎣 🌳
Our service dogs in training hit Bass Pro for a day of fun and learning! These pups got a taste of the great outdoors, struttin’ through the aisles and mastering new skills. Thank you @bassproshops for welcoming our future service dogs and giving them a day full of...
Glam Canes: O&M that’s functional and fashionable
I’m the founder of Glam Canes – white canes that are bejeweled with rhinestones (currently through an individually hand-crafted process) and made to not only be fashionable but functional. They are iridescent, giving off a sheen of sophistication, while being easily...
Vermont Adaptive Honored with Bill McCollom Community Award by Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
10/30/2024 – Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports was awarded the prestigious 2024 Bill McCollom Community Award by the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, recognizing its transformative contributions to Vermont’s skiing and riding community. The award celebrates Vermont...
My Veterinary Externship at Leader Dog
My full circle experience Hi everyone! I’m Chelsea, and I’m thrilled to share my experiences as a veterinary extern at...
Meet APH Scholar Julie Hapeman
Julie Hapeman is a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) for the Milwaukee Public School System. She...
Romane Dicko Launches the Paralympic Games
Written by Nicolas Messner on 05. Sep 2024 Photographs by Emanuele Di Feliciantonio Just a few weeks ago, Romane Dicko...
Emmanouela, Efstathios and Evangelos, a Team Effort
Written by Nicolas Messner on 05. Sep 2024 Photographs by Nicolas Messner, Emanuele Di Feliciantonio Emmanouela...
Guide Dog News
Happy National Take Your Dog to Work Day!!
Work never looked so cute! Join us in celebrating National Take Your Dog to Work Day with these adorable future professionals. Our pups-in-training will soon bring renewed hope and independence to those in need—although the tail-wags are for everyone.
On the Road with Barry – Jellico, TN
Day One The lesser airline reared its ugly head again this morning. But despite their best efforts, I still got to Knoxville well before dark just as I’d hoped. I’ve got about a two-hour drive, and I don’t like doing that kind of thing, especially in the dark and...
Hope Starts Here
Our dogs change lives. Our extraordinary dogs transform lives throughout the United States—at no cost to the recipients—thanks to the generosity of our donors and volunteers. Welcome to Dogs Inc. Connect With Us: Blog: https://www.dogsinc.org/blog Facebook:...
Springing in the Rain, with Dewey!
Click here for descriptive audio for the visually impaired. Sneak Peek Alert: Springing in the Rain A bright hello...
On the Road with Barry – Bardstown and Olive Hill, Kentucky
Day 1 Houston to Atlanta to Lexington. Another first for me, as I’ve been through Kentucky, but don’t remember ever...
On the Road with Barry – Chicago
Day 1 This was a crazy one, just getting to this day. Long story short, my scheduled trip to western Illinois got...
A Perfect Match: Eugene & Opal
Volunteers at Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA|TLC) have a tremendous impact on people’s lives. From...
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