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Enhancing Early Educational Experiences with the Monarch
Imagine opening the classroom door on your very first day of school, the excitement of meeting new friends and learning new things pumping through your veins. Literacy and exploration are key components of preschool and kindergarten curriculums. By rendering braille...
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...
How 8 passionate scholars lead global change for kids with disabilities
What do our international scholars accomplish after graduating? Read how our scholars plan to lead global change for kids with disabilities. The post How 8 passionate scholars lead global change for kids with disabilities appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Girl Talk: meet the hosts of the Blind Girl Chat podcast
We’re Lina and Juna, the hosts of Blind Girl Chat, where we talk all things blind and girl, no vision required. We met when we were 12 at a program held at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, Massachusetts. Ironically, we weren’t instant best friends. (Juna...
Defining The Dot Experience: Everything You Need to Know
What is The Dot Experience? The Dot Experience is APH’s re-imagined museum set to open in 2026. Designed with an unprecedented set of applied inclusive design standards that puts disability access front and center, it will be five times the space of our original...
A Mom’s Journey
By Jennifer Probst It all started with an E. We were in the optometrist’s office for a regular visit. My son, Jake, was in cross-country and wanted to try contact lenses instead of glasses. He’d already been through an exam six months ago, so we were hoping the...
Make Maps Come to Life with Tactile Town
A fundamental skill for every traveler is the ability to make a mental map. Students who are blind and have low vision...
By Popular Demand: Blind Piano Lessons: With nearly 20 years of teaching through distance learning, meet Mark Miller and begin playing today!
Mark Miller has been teaching Blind and Visually Impaired students to play piano for nearly 20 years. Distance...
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...
Blindness History Basics: History of Braille Writers
When fifteen-year-old Louis Braille presented his tactile system of raised dots in 1824, he hoped the new system would...
Wellness Wednesday: Unwind the Mind: Navigating Stress with Savvy!
In this 32nd episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, focus on Stress Awareness,...
The Stargardt Sisters
[[youtube nE6yZGh_0vo]] [[image-right 2203]] Sarah and A. J. Danny are teachers and the proud parents of six...
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Your Home and DME: How to Create a Space That Balances Independence and Support
When blurry or poor eyesight makes daily activities difficult, here’s what to do to stay independent and secure inside your house. The post Your Home and DME: How to Create a Space That Balances Independence and Support appeared first on Lighthouse Guild.
For People With DME, Online Connections Provide a Sense of Community
Virtual support can be a helpful way to meet and connect with other people who have DME and share similar experiences. The post For People With DME, Online Connections Provide a Sense of Community appeared first on Lighthouse Guild.
SalioGen Developing Novel Gene Insertion Therapy for Stargardt Disease
SalioGen Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing therapies for a broad range of conditions, including inherited retinal diseases, has announced development of SGT-1001, an emerging Stargardt disease (ABCA4 mutations) therapy, as the lead program for advancing...
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Aftersight’s 2023 Annual Report
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Bob Weinberg’s Gift of Photography
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Monday, October 28
Date: October 28Location: Teleconference Details: All times listed are in Eastern. 9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule; and sharing time. 10 am: A Message of love Join DJ...
Sunday, October 27
Date: October 27Location: Teleconference Details: All times listed are in Eastern. 9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule; and sharing time. 11 am: The Breakfast Bunch Join...
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....
Connect the Dots and Dot Experience Cast Provide Perspective on Access and Inclusion
Access and inclusion are core values at the heart of The Dot Experience and our education series, Connect the Dots,...
They Are Top Athletes and They Will Show it in Paris
Written by Nicolas Messner on 27. Aug 2024 / Photographs by Gabriela Sabau Sara Alvarez (ESP) is a triple Olympian...
All About Ace
The animation, the music, the suspense—All About Ace reveals it all. The story of the legendary, heroic guide dog Ace...
On the Road with Barry – Iowa
Day one I started this trip a week early. I’m traveling back-to-back weeks this time because I’m scheduling around my...
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Q&A with Fidelco’s Manager of Puppy Development, Liz DiPace
Q: What is your role at Fidelco and when did you first become involved with the organization? A: As the Manager of Puppy Development, I lead a team responsible for puppies from birth until they return to Fidelco for formal training after living with their Volunteer...
A “Can-Do” Spirit: Gerry Leary and “Devyn”
Blind since infancy, Fidelco client Gerry Leary, a Boulder, CO resident, says he’ll try everything and always had trouble with words “no” and “can’t.” Gerry’s determination, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit have helped him throughout his life. Gerry was matched...
Forward Through the City: Miguel Zapata and “Iron”
Fidelco client Miguel Zapata lives in the center of Chicago with all of the commotion of a busy metropolitan area. Since he travels daily, Miguel requires a calm and confident guide dog partner. Knowing this, Fidelco trainers matched him with “Iron,” who has adapted...
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