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My Volunteer Experience
Happy National Volunteer Week to all my fellow volunteers! My name is Margaret Lopez, and I am a Volunteer Engagement Assistant for the Puppy Development and Breeding Departments. Through this role I learned about being a breeding host for Leader Dog. My husband and I...
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 People who are Blind or Low Vision Read?” took place on March 30 at the Highlands Shelby Park Library and April’s “Career: Sports and Physical...
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 involved in several professional networking groups. Currently, I am facilitating two groups. Locally, I facilitate the Volunteer Coordinator’s Network of SE...
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 Local Community Connections Can Help You Manage DME Physically and Emotionally appeared first on Lighthouse Guild.
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.
Perkins ELP alum organizes inclusive adventure camp in the Philippines
For her final leadership project, ELP alum Grace Torres planned an inclusive adventure camp for families in the...
On the Road with Barry – Georgia
Day One I have reached status in my life. Through the blessings of my work with Leader, I have attained… Silver...
Playing the Gambit: How the Monarch’s Chess App Engages Students While Building Crucial Skills
Those that are blind or low vision don’t often have the opportunity to play games that are fully accessible. Monarch’s...
The Monarch and The TGIL: Bringing a World of Tactile Graphics to Students’ Fingertips
A student who is blind or low vision sees about a dozen tactile graphics in a school year, while their sighted peers...
SalioGen Developing Novel Gene Insertion Therapy for Stargardt Disease
SalioGen Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing therapies for a broad range of conditions, including...
Reach Out and Teach: Helping Your Child Who is Blind or Low Vision Learn and Grow
At APH Press, we strive to create books that provide both parents and professionals with the knowledge and resources...
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Linda Johnson Rice Finds ‘A Guide Path and Gateway to Independence’
The post Linda Johnson Rice Finds ‘A Guide Path and Gateway to Independence’ appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
A Holistic Approach to Clinical Research Leads to Breakthroughs
The post A Holistic Approach to Clinical Research Leads to Breakthroughs appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
Vision Friendly Environments for People with Vision Impairment
This 13-minute video presentation provides tips for creating an environment that is safe, easy to navigate, and welcoming for people with vision impairment. The post Vision Friendly Environments for People with Vision Impairment appeared first on Lighthouse Guild.
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Sound and Vision: Kim’s Story
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Volunteers Needed for Descriptathon 11
Exercise Your Creativity and Help Make National Park Brochures Accessible Join the 2025 Descriptathon and help make national parks more accessible! ACB, the National Park Service, and UniDescription (UniD) are recruiting volunteers to create audio descriptions for...
Woven Together
Construction on the new building for the Dot Experience progresses every day, but the education team isn’t waiting on the grand opening to “change perspectives about blindness or low vision and encourage people to act in their own ways to make the world more welcoming...
Wellness Wednesday: Affirmations – Positive Fuel for the Tank
In Episode 44 of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, dive into the world of affirmations and how they can reshape negative mindsets. They explore the importance of authenticity, setting realistic goals, and pairing affirmations with...
The Paralympic Games Are in Working Order
Written by Nicolas Messner on 23. Aug 2024 / Photographs by Gabriela Sabau The fever for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games...
Using the Monarch in High Level Courses
High school is the culmination of the K-12 academic experience. Students who are blind or have low vision need a piece...
“Giving Paws” | Dogs of Destiny
When Jeanette Nazario’s son died while deployed to South Korea, it left a hole in her heart. Then one day, a...
Mountain Bike Trail Assessments
Trail Assessments Continue Program Manager Felicia took a turn last Friday in the Nuke Offroad Recumbent Handcycle...
Guide Dog News
Meet Skylar!
It’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s our PupPal, Skylar! This little jetsetter is all checked in and ready to make your heart soar. For a one-way ticket to a world of adorable puppies, join PupPal for only $19 a month! Help pups like Skylar pilot new paths for someone in...
Donate Your United Airline Miles
.stk-cr2845y .stk-img-wrapper{width:73% !important;height:393px !important} United Airlines has partnered with Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines to support our students through their Miles on Mission Program. Miles on a Mission is one of the many ways...
“Micky” | Dogs Inc
Whether playing in the rain, snuggling in a hammock, or journeying to school, Valerie and her guide dog, Micky, never leave each other’s side. With a special bond and curious adventure, Valerie steps into independence with her gentle companion. Witness the pure...
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