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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 configurations, the periodic table, and more. Often, this information is translated into tactile diagrams for students who are blind or low vision that may be...
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 Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneur Pitch Competition. The Lotus Ring, an accessible infrared-operated home control system, enables users to point...
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 exciting updates. Aira can now be used with Meta Ray-Ban glasses, available in public beta for all users. This innovation expands Aira’s accessible...
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 other greats like Stevie Wonder, Andrea Bocelli, W. C. Handy, and many others featured in our Blind Musicians Collection at the APH Library. The APH...
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, Philadelphia, which is just across the river from Trenton, New Jersey. I’ve only been to Philadelphia one other time many years ago. I took a train trip down...
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 up to six hours to fly into Macapa from the major cities in Brazil, like Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo. The post How Sophia went from
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...
Glam Canes: O&M that’s functional and fashionable
I’m the founder of Glam Canes – white canes that are bejeweled with rhinestones (currently through an individually...
Increasing Electronic Possibilities: Connectivity on the Monarch
Technology bridges the gap between access and learning. Without screen readers on computers, applications like Google...
Researchers seek new treatment for blinding diseases AMD and Stargardt
Research team has identified advanced preclinical candidates targeting the bisretinoid synthesis pathway, which could...
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...
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...
Science News
Lack of retinal degeneration in a Dram2 knockout mouse model
Vision Res. 2024 Nov 8;226:108509. doi: 10.1016/j.visres.2024.108509. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDamage-regulated autophagy modulator 2 (DRAM2) is a homologue of the DRAM family protein, which can induce autophagy process. In the retina, DRAM2 is located to the...
Validation of Inter-Reader Agreement/Consistency for Quantification of Ellipsoid Zone Integrity and Sub-RPE Compartmental Features Across Retinal Diseases
Diagnostics (Basel). 2024 Oct 27;14(21):2395. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics14212395.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: An unmet need exists when clinically assessing retinal and layer-based features of retinal diseases. Therefore, quantification of retinal-layer-thicknesses/fluid volumes...
Serum Iron Status and Retinal Degenerative Diseases: A Mendelian Randomization Study on AMD, RP, and DR
Nutrients. 2024 Oct 31;16(21):3747. doi: 10.3390/nu16213747.ABSTRACTBackground: Observational studies have noted that patients with certain retinal degenerative diseases exhibit iron disturbances in the retina or vitreous compared to healthy controls. However, the...
Lipopeptide-mediated Cas9 RNP delivery: A promising broad therapeutic strategy for safely removing deep-intronic variants in ABCA4
Mol Ther Nucleic Acids. 2024 Sep 26;35(4):102345. doi: 10.1016/j.omtn.2024.102345. eCollection 2024 Dec...
A dataset of color fundus images for the detection and classification of eye diseases
Data Brief. 2024 Oct 4;57:110979. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.110979. eCollection 2024 Dec.ABSTRACTThe retina is a...
#ShareYourVision | What does the Foundation Fighting Blindness mean to you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srKosaKVa3A To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the...
Foundation Fighting Blindness | Providing a Path Forward for IRD Patients Webinar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIgl7-pD4UM The Foundation Fighting Blindness hosted a webinar on Wednesday, October...
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Legislative Blue Book 2024
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Building Career Paths: Insights for Young Adults from SSB’s Student Career Networking Event
State Services for the Blind of Minnesota (SSB) hosted a Student career networking event for blind and low-vision high school and college students. Students connected with professionals from various industries, gaining insights into career opportunities, overcoming...
Honoring his Brother’s Life, and the Organization that was a Big Part of it
The post Honoring his Brother’s Life, and the Organization that was a Big Part of it appeared first on The Chicago...
The Forsythe Entrepreneurial Center Helps People Help Themselves
The post The Forsythe Entrepreneurial Center Helps People Help Themselves appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
New Program Offers Students with Disabilities a Path to Paraprofessional Careers
The post New Program Offers Students with Disabilities a Path to Paraprofessional Careers appeared first on The...
Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey: Passion, Community, and Opportunities on the Ice and announcing a Career Networking Event for Blind Students
Full Transcript In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson speaks with Brady and Nick from the Minnesota Wild...
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NIH-led scientific team defines elements of brain-based visual impairment in children
Experts convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations. Read post ...
Focus on Fellows: Celebrating NEI’s Research Trainees
The National Eye Institute (NEI) hosted its annual Focus on Fellows retreat on October 17-18, 2024, bringing together NEI trainees—graduate students, postbac fellows, and postdoctoral researchers—to enhance collaboration and foster career growth. Read post The...
A Day in the life of K9 Laura 🐾 🚨
Meet Laura, the heart of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. As their facility therapy dog, she’s on a mission to soothe stress and brighten each day with her gentle presence. Laura's more than a dog—she’s a lifeline! 🚔 🤍
Sleepy heads and warm hearts 💕
Cuddle puddle, anyone? 💜 #SundaySnuggles
Climbing to new heights!
Obstacle courses are a delightful way for puppies to bounce, leap, and wiggle their way into becoming strong dogs...
Program Director Felicia Fowler Named to the Rising Stars’ Class of 2024
11/8/2024 – Congratulations to Felicia Fowler, Vermont Adaptive’s program director, who received the Rising Stars...
Leadership members engage with Perkins’ impact
Our Leadership and Changemaker Circle members are invited to participate in engaging and experiencing how their...
Guide Dog News
Sweet as a strawberry! 🍓
Watch me bounce and play in my favorite yard. Playtime is essential for us puppies as it fosters social skills, encourages physical and mental development, and reduces anxiety in new situations.
Water you waiting for? These pups are ready to make a splash! 🌊🐾
Early water exposure helps build our puppies' confidence and prepares them for all kinds of adventures later in life—puddles, rain, and more!
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...
Fidelco’s Veterinary Medical Department Welcomes Dr. Arnold Goldman
As part of an ongoing commitment to provide the highest quality veterinary care to our German Shepherd Dog colony,...
Client Story: Janet Gerster and “Trooper”
“I thought about getting a guide dog for a long time,” says first-time Fidelco guide dog user Janet Gerster. “For most...
Client Story: John Lowery and “Jasper”
Fidelco client John Lowery is a decorated military veteran who served in three branches of the U.S. military and was...
Underwater wonders at the Georgia Aquarium 🐠 🌊
Adventure. Wonder. Exploration. 🐠🐋 Watch these pups’ eyes sparkle with joy and amazement as they experience the...
Sports News
Paris 2024 Results
The Results Books of the 3 IBSA Sports in Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are available. Read all the details of the competition in the following links: Judo https://ibsajudo.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Judo-Result-Book.pdf Blind...
Call for Head of Classification
Dear IBSA Classifiers: Thank you all for the very valuable work that you do for IBSA. I am pleased to have recently been appointed as the IBSA Classification Manager. I have met and worked with some of you in the past, and I look forward to connecting with and...
Securing a Future of Inclusivity: Why Harry Grey and Cam McCormick Support Vermont Adaptive Forever
Vermont Adaptive Joins Leading Organizations to Enhance Trail Accessibility
Vermont Adaptive is excited to announce its one of six organizations launching a new initiative to enhance trail...
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Discussion
Outdoor Recreation Leaders Chat About Economic Impact and Vermont Tourism Thank you to Senator Peter Welch and your...
Paris 2024: A Brazilian Day
Written by Nicolas Messner on 07. Sep 2024 / Photographs by Emanuele Di Feliciantonio The judo tournament of the Paris...
A Formidable Accelerator
Written by Nicolas Messner on 07. Sep 2024 / Photographs by Emanuele Di Feliciantonio Alexandre Poutout, Olympic Games...
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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...
Achieving Academic Success with the Monarch
With the proper tools and support, students who are blind or have low vision can achieve academic success with the Monarch. Jill Hackman, an itinerant TVI for Macon-Piatt Special Education and Decatur Public Schools, provides support for a high school freshman as they...
The Dot Experience Cast: Sugandha Gupta
Artist, designer, educator, and disability advocate Sugandha Gupta is incredibly passionate about what she does. Join us as we discover her life, career, and what inspires her to create while breaking down barriers. Early Life and Vision Growing up in New Delhi,...
Orientation, Mobility, and Innovation: Connect the Dots to The Dot Experience
In our fast-paced world, everyone needs the ability to move freely and confidently. At APH, we’re dedicated to...
Supporting Student Learning with Fusion Suite
During this age of virtual learning, it is important for everyone to have access to a computer in school. APH Product...
Gina Fugate Cracks the Code to Student Understanding with the Monarch
“It’s never been about lack of capability. It’s been about lack of accessibility.” Gina Fugate is a Computer Science...
Cross-Cultural Collaboration: An Interview with Dr. Elyse Connors on Her Fulbright Trip to Lagos
International efforts in blindness often involve cross-cultural collaboration to address critical gaps in services and...
Education News
Live audio described performances for the 2024-25 season: October 2024-August 2025
Check out these audio described live theatrical performances in and around Boston, from October 2024 through August 2025. The post Live audio described performances for the 2024-25 season: October 2024-August 2025 appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
How writer Mia Carella teaches inclusion and raises a CVI advocate
Writer Mia Carella prioritizes inclusion and self-advocacy when it comes to raising her daughter, Evalyn, who has CVI. The post How writer Mia Carella teaches inclusion and raises a CVI advocate appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Accessing school helps Dena discover her passion for cooking
Learn about Dena, a girl with disabilities, and how we helped her access an education in her remote village in Indonesia. The post Accessing school helps Dena discover her passion for cooking appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Advocating for Inclusivity and Empowerment During World Blindness Awareness Month
As October begins, World Blindness Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by the blind and...
Celebrating Head Start Awareness Month With The Blind Children’s Center
Every year, thousands of children begin their educational journey with the support of Head Start programs. As...
Epilepsy and CVI explained
CVI is common in children with epilepsy. Learn how seizures affect the brain, why CVI can occur with epilepsy, and...
Addressing CVI in Chile: unlocking resources for special education teachers
Learn about the critical need for resources on CVI for special education teachers and how Perkins provides these...