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Connect the Dots Event Inspires Inclusivity and Accessibility
On Saturday, November 2nd the Louisville Free Public Library hosted STEAM Day, an event filled with family fun exploring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math at their South Central Regional Library branch. There were a variety of indoor and outdoor...
Solid Light Sets the Stage for Inclusivity
A lot goes into designing a brand-new museum. From exhibit planning, to selecting flooring, and beyond, our partners at Solid Light are at the center of it all. We spoke to Ben Jett, Creative Team Director at Solid Light, to learn more about designing The Dot...
5 DisabilityTech companies prioritizing accessibility and safety amid climate change
Climate change is a disability issue - and these five DisabilityTech companies are focused on making accessible solutions a priority The post 5 DisabilityTech companies prioritizing accessibility and safety amid climate change appeared first on Perkins School for the...
Producing Accessible Positions: Quality Checks on Large Type Books
APH’s production department has raised the bar for barrier breaking in workplace accessibility. An openness to re-inventing job stations and routines has allowed for not only a streamline in production but has shown a willingness to listen and learn from employees. ...
Wellness Wednesday: From Isolation to Integration – Your Journey, Your Voice
In Episode 44 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, bridge the gap between communities we navigate daily. They dive deep into the art of self-advocacy, exploring how personal experiences can transform feelings of isolation into...
On the Road with Barry – West Virginia
Day one I flew into Pittsburg, an airport I really enjoy. It’s a small airport representing a big city. Major flights without the major hassle. I’m on my way to Clarksburg, West Virginia to work with Kris, who I first contacted in May about coming out to see him. It’s...
Understand Chemistry Concepts with the Tactile Ionic Bonding Kit
Chemistry is a complex subject. Students study a variety of concepts, such as atomic structures, electron...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Science News
Changes in Internet Search Behavior After a Direct-to-Consumer Advertising Campaign for Faricimab-svoa
J Vitreoretin Dis. 2024 Oct 7:24741264241288480. doi: 10.1177/24741264241288480. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPurpose: To analyze changes in Google search volume after US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and initiation of a direct-to-consumer marketing...
Delayed identification of Bardet-Biedl syndrome
BMJ Case Rep. 2024 Nov 14;17(11):e261843. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2024-261843.ABSTRACTBardet-Biedl syndrome is a central obesity syndrome with a hereditary link affecting non-motile cilia that can be diagnosed clinically. Central obesity and polydactyly are important...
The relationship of exudative age-related macular degeneration with lacrimal fluid chemokines in elderly patients.
Adv Gerontol. 2024;37(4):430-435.ABSTRACTAge-related macular degeneration (AMD), along with other age-associated ophthalmologies, is a significant cause of loss of visual functions among the elderly, but the relationship of exudative AMD with lacrimal fluid chemokines...
PRPH2-associated Retinal Diseases: A Systematic Review of Phenotypic Findings
Am J Ophthalmol. 2024 Nov 6:S0002-9394(24)00510-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2024.10.025. Online ahead of...
Predicting post-COVID-19 condition in children and young people up to 24 months after a positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR-test: the CLoCk study
BMC Med. 2024 Nov 7;22(1):520. doi: 10.1186/s12916-024-03708-1.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Predicting which children and young...
2025 Conference
We are pleased to announce that the 2025 ANN conference will be held in Philadelphia, PA, on July 18-20, 2025. More...
All-in-one AAV-mediated Nrl gene inactivation rescues retinal degeneration in Pde6a mice
JCI Insight. 2024 Nov 5:e178159. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.178159. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRetinitis pigmentosa...
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Historic Partnership: Be My Eyes and Hilton Transform Customer Service
Be My Eyes CEO Mike Buckley joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to reveal an exciting new partnership with Hilton Hotels. Blind and low-vision individuals in North America can now access Hilton’s customer service directly through the Be My Eyes app. Mike...
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Wellness Wednesday: Independence and Inter-dependence – Can They Exist Side by Side? Let’s Find Out.
In Episode 43 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore a listener’s...
Sunset in the City 2024, Anchor Center’s Signature Gala, Raises $360k
Anchor Center for Blind Children’s largest and most time-honored annual fundraiser, Sunset in the City, was held on...
Q&A with Brittany Davis, Transitional Employment Specialist
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The Good Hands People Give Back
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Wellness Wednesday: Disclosure and Belonging in the Workplace
In Episode 45 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore the complexities of employment as individuals with blindness or low vision. From job interviews to workplace dynamics, they discuss the emotional and social impacts of...
2025 USABA National Goalball Qualifying Tournaments
Gear up for an unforgettable year of Goalball as teams compete for a chance to shine on the national stage! The 2025 USABA National Goalball Qualifier Tournaments are your pathway to the Goalball National Tournament, taking place in Colorado Springs, CO, in August...
Help Capture a $50,000 Collective Matching Donation for #GivingTuesday Dec. 3
11/19/2024 – Just 2 weeks away… Help us capture a $50,000 collective matching donation in this year’s #GivingTuesday and help to raise more than $200,000 during this global day of giving. Once again, Vermont Adaptive is participating in the nationally recognized...
A day in the life of a TVI: Matt Tietjen
What's a typical day in the life of a TVI? Matt Tietjen, a teacher of students with visual impairments who specializes...
Enhancing Reading with the Monarch
Individuals who are blind or have low vision often need descriptions of their surroundings. From hearing about the...
Recommended Reads: A world of fiction
Looking for a little escape as the days become shorter and colder? Check out these books that will take you on...
Veteran’s Day
This Veteran’s Day —and every day— Dogs Inc honors, celebrates, and thanks our nations heroes who have sacrificed so...
Guide Dog News
Climbing to new heights!
Obstacle courses are a delightful way for puppies to bounce, leap, and wiggle their way into becoming strong dogs while having a tail-wagging good time.
Paws for GDUI – News You Can Use! – VOL IV, No. 5 – Fall 2024 – A Publication of Guide Dog Users, Inc.
President: Sarah Calhoun Editor: Andrea Giudice Co-editor and GDUI Immediate Past President: Penny Reeder Guide Dog Users, Inc. (GDUI) A special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) since 1972 https://guidedogusersinc.org/ Toll-Free:...
Train of Thought | Dogs of Destiny
After 32 years in the Marines, John Tempone carried the crushing weight of trauma—especially survivor’s guilt from Beirut. But everything changed when he met his service dog, Deedle. As Veterans Day approaches, we honor stories of bravery, healing, and hope. Watch...
Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice
The Honorable David S. Tatel, retired judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Court...
Donor Spotlight: Suburban Suburu
Fidelco is honored to have been selected as Suburban Suburu’s hometown charity for the 12th year in a row, receiving a...
Volunteer Story: Chris Norwood
Chris Norwood was inspired to become involved with Fidelco while at a work event where Paralympic athlete and Retired...
Lions Club Partnership Continues to Flourish
The special partnership between Fidelco and Lions Clubs throughout Connecticut and New England in service to...
Sports News
IPC – IBSA Blind Football Southeast Asia Introductory Course
Thanks to the support provided by IPC, IBSA and IBSA Football organized an important Blind Football Seminar for the Southeast Asia region. Laos NPC was IBSA´s local partner in the organization of this event. All the activities were supervised by IBSA Facilitators, and...
Sarah DeBlois: Building up the Vermont Adaptive Forever Endowment Fund Has Been a Personal Goal of Mine
10/29/2024 – “I contacted Vermont Adaptive in early 2013 during the first of my two years of skiing 100+ days at Killington,” said Sarah DeBlois. “It was too late in the ski season to become an official volunteer, but they allowed me to shadow for a few days to...
President’s blog: The world of blind sport is huge……
The title of this blog explains how I am currently feeling after Paris and a recent visit to Morocco, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Is the title just a title or something else? I think its two things! My sadness at the millions of blind and visually impaired people in...
Longtime Vermont Adaptive Supporter Rob Mather Honored with VRPA Unsung Hero Award at Annual Conference
Rob Mather, a longtime supporter and volunteer for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports and a key figure in Vermont’s...
President’s Blog: Announcement of the IBSA Strategic Review Process
I am writing to inform you of an important initiative that will shape the future of the International Blind Sports...
IBSA Administration
We are happy to announce that as promised, we have a full IBSA Administration which is the IBSA management body,...
IBSA calls for nominees for Sport Committee Chairs
The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) is pleased to announce the call for nominees for Sport Committee...
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Increasing Electronic Possibilities: Connectivity on the Monarch
Technology bridges the gap between access and learning. Without screen readers on computers, applications like Google Chrome and Microsoft Word could not be used independently by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Without the Monarch, students would no...
Accessible Creations at Louisville Maker Faire
The Louisville Maker Faire is an opportunity for local creatives to learn, present, and be a part of innovation in the community. Local organizations will set up booths with new products, activities, and resources to learn about new work happening across fields....
Redefining Mobility: William Wiener Unveils the Innovations in the Fourth Edition of Foundations of Orientation and Mobility
The field of Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is one that continuously evolves, driven by advancements in technology and a deeper understanding of the needs of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Foundations of Orientation and Mobility, 4th ed. is a...
Expanding the Monarch’s Impact with the Monarch Student Pilot Program
In September, APH launched the Monarch, a first-of-its-kind 10-line by 32-cell refreshable display that renders...
Meet APH Scholar Patricia Gallardo
Meet APH Scholar Patricia Gallardo Patricia Gallardo joined the Child Development program at Braille Institute in...
Annual Meeting 2024 Wrap Up
This October, APH Ex Officio Trustees (EOTs), EOT Census Assistants, Online Ordering Assistants, TVIs, and many other...
Elevating the User Experience: Support for Monarch Users
The Monarch is making its way across the U.S. As it lands in the hands of students nationwide, the APH Customer...
Education News
How I Met My Monster, book 3: Note taking and writing
What are the rules for the monsters lurking under your bed? The post How I Met My Monster, book 3: Note taking and writing appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Middle and high school math teachers at schools of the blind survey
Math is a hot topic! If you are a math teacher at a school for the blind, please share your experiences! The post Middle and high school math teachers at schools of the blind survey appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Atiqa’s journey: from shyness to learning with Perkins
Explore Atiqa's empowering educational journey. Find out how she became a fast learner through the guidance of Perkins-trained teachers. The post Atiqa’s journey: from shyness to learning with Perkins appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
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...
Every Child Can Learn: Saúl’s mission for inclusive education in Mexico
Saúl, a school principal from Aguascalientes, Mexico, turned his passion for education and inclusion into a...
The Blind Children’s Center Embraces Delta Gamma’s Do Good Week with a Focus on Learning
As October approaches, the Blind Children’s Center (BCC) eagerly anticipates Delta Gamma’s eleventh annual Do Good...