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Elements of successful NIH grant applications
Perspective article aims to help beginning scientists develop thoughtful, articulate, compelling, and competitive research proposals. Read post Perspective article aims to help beginning scientists develop thoughtful, articulate, compelling, and competitive research...
Family Event Update: NH Charge Walk and Roll Event
Family Consultant Sue Hollis joined our New Hampshire families for a fun event! The post Family Event Update: NH Charge Walk and Roll Event appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Connect the Dots Sets the Stage for The Dot Experience
Churchill Downs, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Muhammad Ali Center, and many more are on a long list of attractions that draw people from around the world to Louisville, KY. Here at APH we are working hard to add another destination to that list! Designed...
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...
Stories and advice from siblings of kids with CVI
River, Logan and Arianna have CVI—but their siblings don't. Three families offer practical tips and insights into their dynamics. The post Stories and advice from siblings of kids with CVI appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Inception to Reality: How APH and its Partners Created eBraille OR eBraille: Inception to Reality
A new file standard will soon be available for braille readers! Created by APH and partners around the world, eBraille allows braille and tactile graphics to be read together in one electronic document for the first time ever. It will also work on any multiline...
The Blind Kitchen: Adaptive Tools, Helpful Strategies, and Specialized Knowledge to Blind and Visually Impaired People – Meet Founder Debra Erickson
Debra Erickson, founder of The Blind Kitchen, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind abilities Studio to introduce us to and...
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...
APH’s Jessica Minneci Discovers a Literary World on the Monarch
Jessica Minneci, APH’s Communications Associate, composes blogs during work and spends her nights drafting novels....
“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...
Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day with APH’s Danielle Burton
Celebrated annually on the third Thursday of May, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) recognizes digital access...
ARVO 2024 Highlight: PYC Reports Initial Clinical Trial Results for its RNA Therapy Targeting RP (PRPF31 Mutations)
PYC Therapeutics, an Australia-based developer of RNA therapies, reported initial results from its Phase 1 PLATYPUS...
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Philly Phorum | May 6, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf03qjpRJZE The Philly Phorum on May 6, 2024, provided a platform for professionals serving the blind and low vision community in Philadelphia and surrounding areas to showcase services and other resources. The goal of Philly Phorum was...
Retinal Physician Article on Young Uveitis Specialists (YUS)
Retinal Physician recently interviewed several co-founders of the Young Uveitis Specialists (YUS) to discuss the objectives of this recently established subgroup within AUS , focusing on their mission to support early career uveitis specialists. Read the full article...
Atsena’s XLRS Gene Therapy Shows Efficacy in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial
Atsena Therapeutics, a company developing innovative gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases, has reported both structural and functional vision improvements for patients receiving the low dose of the company’s X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) gene therapy in its...
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Happy National First Responders Day
Today, in honor of National First Responders Day, we brought our puppies in training and ambassador dogs to spread some joy at local fire stations and police departments! 🐾 🚓 🚒 Thank you for keeping our communities safe—today was our turn to respond with love....
Researchers seek new treatment for blinding diseases AMD and Stargardt
Research team has identified advanced preclinical candidates targeting the bisretinoid synthesis pathway, which could help treat macular degeneration and Stargardt disease. Read post Research team has identified advanced preclinical candidates targeting the...
Lunch & Learn – Learning Haptics
Christine Telford from the Helen Keller National Center spoke about the origins of haptics, a form of non-verbal communication that uses touch to convey information. This method is primarily used by individuals who are deafblind. Christine demonstrated how structured...
Goalball – Day 5 review
Day 5 review: By Sam Harris / For IBSA Tokyo champions Brazil reached a fourth consecutive semi-final at the...
Goalball – Day 4 review
Day 4 review: By Sam Harris / For IBSA Men’s It was a second straight win to end the group stage for the USA as they...
Blind football – Day 1 Review :Colombia tops Group A with Paralympic blind football debut victory
Debutants Colombia beat Japan in the opening match of the blind football competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic...
USA Goalball Secures Back-to-Back Wins to Finish 2nd in Pool, Advances to Quarterfinals Against Japan
(Calahan Young with Goalball in Hand – Photo Credit Joe Kusumoto USOPC) PARIS, France – In back-to-back games that...
Guide Dog News
Dog Distraction— will our guide dog in training maintain his focus?
Join us LIVE right now with guide-dog-in-training, Schatz, and some dog distractions! Our dogs are trained to stay focused on the job no matter what comes their way. Today, let’s see how Schatz handles a few tests from some four-legged fellows. Watch now to find out!...
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...
Smart Dogs, Smart Choice.
For people with vision loss, choosing a guide dog school is a life-altering decision. We want people to overcome fear, realize what’s possible, and imagine a beautiful dog with a wagging tail guiding them to independence. If you know someone who could use the gift of...
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