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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 often struggle with this concept as it is primarily visual. However, Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instructors have found success in creating...
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 learning is nothing new to Mark Miller and his students as he began teaching through just audio phone calls using his ears. Now with Skype and Video calls,...
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 the plane or the shuttle, or something like that. Lumberton, Texas is a two-hour drive from my home in Nacogdoches. My very first trip for Leader back...
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 provide a simpler path to literacy for blind people; an easier way to read and write. The dot system named after Louis proved an immensely successful...
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, which is during this month of April. In today's enlightening discussion, we dive deep into the myriad ways to manage stress, recognize its early...
The Stargardt Sisters
[[youtube nE6yZGh_0vo]] [[image-right 2203]] Sarah and A. J. Danny are teachers and the proud parents of six children: ten-year-old Lucia, eight-year-old Janna, five-year-old twins Sarafina and Artoro, three-year-old Nacey, and one-year-old Kerr. Each member of this...
My Volunteer Experience
Happy National Volunteer Week to all my fellow volunteers! My name is Margaret Lopez, and I am a Volunteer Engagement...
Connect the Dots Events Continue to Plant Seeds of Learning
Spring is here and our Connect the Dots, powered by PNC, events have continued to blossom and grow! March’s “How Do...
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...
Local Community Connections Can Help You Manage DME Physically and Emotionally
When your worsening eyesight makes life difficult, leaning on your ‘village’ can make all the difference. The post...
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...
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....
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Meet Michael Kanter, Retired Veteran, Part-Time Lighthouse Employee
The post Meet Michael Kanter, Retired Veteran, Part-Time Lighthouse Employee appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
Q&A with Becca Kelley, Orientation & Mobility Instructor and Vision Rehab Therapist
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Providing a Sense of Community: The Chicago Lighthouse Seniors’ Program
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Bob Weinberg’s Gift of Photography
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Brushstrokes of puppy training 🧑🎨
Our puppies in training spent the day at the Ringling Museum of Art, surrounded by timeless beauty. Each new experience is like a brushstroke, adding to the masterpiece of their training as they prepare to become life-changing dogs for those in need. 🎨 🐶
Long-term, low-dose antiviral treatment benefits patients with eye disease and pain from shingles
New research suggests long-term, low-dose antiviral treatment reduces the risk for potentially vision-damaging bouts of shingles-related eye inflammation, infection, and pain. Read post New research suggests long-term, low-dose antiviral treatment reduces the risk...
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...
Paris 2024 Blind Football: Preview, Schedule and How to Watch
Eight of the world’s strongest blind football nations to compete for a Paralympic podium finish in front of the...
Meet APH Scholar Andrea Montano
Andrea Montana works as a Developmental Vision Specialist/Instructional Lead at the New Mexico School for the Blind...
We Are Proud and Happy
Written by Nicolas Messner on 26. Aug 2024 / Photographs by Gabriela Sabau, Tamara Kulumbegashvili Janos Tardos is the...
Hurricane Ready? Make Sure You’re Prepared!
As the Atlantic hurricane season starts up again, it’s important to make sure that you and your pets are prepared....
Guide Dog News
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 everywhere! The best way to avoid discomfort or disease from ticks and fleas is to do your best to keep them away from yourself and your pets. This is...
West the Wonder Dog: Transforming Lives One Hug at a Time
When West arrived in October of 2022, he immediately became a local celebrity in a sense. Anyone who met West would comment on how well-trained he is and how calm and focused his demeanor was. West immediately started visiting multiple schools and assisting...
Guide Dog Distraction Training with Malcolm the Cat
Join us now LIVE right now with guide-dog-in-training, Eden, and her potentially furry distraction, Malcolm the cat. We train our dogs to ignore distractions they might encounter while working, and today we’re finding out: will Eden get distracted or walk right past?...
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