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Expanding the Monarch’s Impact with the Monarch Student Pilot Program
In September, APH launched the Monarch, a first-of-its-kind 10-line by 32-cell refreshable display that renders braille and tactile graphics on the same surface. A robust suite of apps including a book reader to a tactile graphing calculator, facilitate a wide world...
Historic Partnership: Be My Eyes and Hilton Transform Customer Service
Be My Eyes CEO Mike Buckley joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to reveal an exciting new partnership with Hilton Hotels. Blind and low-vision individuals in North America can now access Hilton’s customer service directly through the Be My Eyes app. Mike...
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.
Making story time accessible with Inside Ability Books
Hi, I’m Krystle, the founder of Inside Ability Books, the first company making story time accessible with large-print and high-contrast illustrated children’s books to accommodate kids and parents who have visual disabilities that make it difficult to read...
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...
Meet APH Scholar Patricia Gallardo
Meet APH Scholar Patricia Gallardo Patricia Gallardo joined the Child Development program at Braille Institute in 2018, and in 2022 began her current position as Senior Child Development Consultant. During her time at the Braille Institute Patricia has brought braille...
Explore Lighthouse Guild Technology & Services Registration Confirmation
Thank you for registering for Explore Lighthouse Guild: Technology and Services. If you have any questions, please...
Annual Meeting 2024 Wrap Up
This October, APH Ex Officio Trustees (EOTs), EOT Census Assistants, Online Ordering Assistants, TVIs, and many other...
Elevating the User Experience: Support for Monarch Users
The Monarch is making its way across the U.S. As it lands in the hands of students nationwide, the APH Customer...
Wellness Wednesday: Independence and Inter-dependence – Can They Exist Side by Side? Let’s Find Out.
In Episode 43 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore a listener’s...
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...
The ongoing evolution of Perkins International Academy: shaping the future of inclusive Education in Latin America
Discover PIA’s journey and how it has evolved into the essential program it is today, beginning with its impactful...
Science News
#ShareYourVision | Mike O’Brien
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZYoO_ZoUWE Mike shares his vision loss story during October's Blindness Awareness Month. #ShareYourVision
#ShareYourVision | Krystle Allen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-wwuHnXiVI #ShareYourVision with Krystle Allen, founder of Eyes Like Mine with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC). To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the Foundation Fighting Blindness invites you to share your...
Foundation Fighting Blindness Cincy Source | October 16, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS2TcREbev8 The Cincy Source on October 16, 2024, provided a platform for professionals serving the blind and low vision community in Cincinnati and surrounding areas to showcase services and other resources. The goal of Cincy Source...
#ShareYourVision | Fai Mo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_Rmh6u837E #ShareYourVision with Fai Mo, the Foundation’s Arizona chapter president...
#ShareYourVision | Bradford Manning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPWIZpprkBk #ShareYourVision with Bradford Manning, co-founder of Two Blind Brothers...
#ShareYourVision | Blindness is a spectrum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-UmnWehuQI Blindness is unique to everyone. We asked individuals with vision loss to...
Strabismus in an Adolescent With Stargardt Disease: An Atypical Presentation
Cureus. 2024 Sep 13;16(9):e69325. doi: 10.7759/cureus.69325. eCollection 2024 Sep.ABSTRACTWe report on the case of a...
Technology News
The Future of Accessible Tech at Vista Center’s Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition with Kevin Chao
In this episode of Blind Abilities, Kevin Chao discusses the Vista Center Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneur Pitch Competition, an exclusive event showcasing groundbreaking accessible technologies. Entrepreneurs presented innovations such as Get Lotus, a...
Wellness Wednesday: If We’re Feeling It, You May Be Feeling It Too, Being Overwhelmed – You’re Not Alone
In Episode 42 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, take a look at being overwhelmed. What it is, what might cause it, and some coping strategies on how to deal with it. And like they always mention, how to be more in tuned with
Anchor Center Selected as Santiago’s Charities 2024 Recipient
September 11, 2024 – Today, Anchor Center had the immense honor of welcoming Santiago’s Mexican Restaurants and Santiago’s Charities, who presented us with a remarkable check for $450,000. We are profoundly humbled and deeply grateful for their extraordinary...
The Show Must Go On… In February
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Preparing the Next Generation of Readers (and Leaders)
The post Preparing the Next Generation of Readers (and Leaders) appeared first on The Chicago Lighthouse.
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Lifestyle News
Meet Igor, our little pup in training with some serious dance moves! 💃🕺
Raised by the owner of Fly Dance Fitness Studio in Sarasota, Igor spends his days learning basic skills and grooving to the music. He’s mastering sit, stay, and twirls on the dance floor.
President’s Blog: IBSA Board meeting of November 15, 2024
A number of topics were discussed on future developments and decisions made or ratified. Vice President Joe Walsh reported that significant progress was being made with the IPC Classification team about the possible centralization of visual impairment classification...
Saturday, November 23
Date: November 23Location: 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: Saturday Morning Trivia Play...
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...
IBSA Partially Sighted Futsal European Championship Began
The IBSA Partially Sighted Futsal European Championship in Antalya, Türkiye, is set to kick off this Friday, November...
UEFA SES Meeting Advances Sustainability Efforts, Featuring IBSA’s Insights on Blind Football
The UEFA Social and Environmental Sustainability (SES) Community Meeting at the “Air Albania” stadium in Tirana,...
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...
Guide Dog News
A night at the theatre 🎭 ✨
Unscripted fun with our Dogs Inc pups and puppy raisers! 🎭 Our little stars took to the improv stage, joining in the laughs and bringing their own adorable twists to the show. From tail wags to curious nose boops, they proved they’re naturals at thinking on their...
Melody | A Short Animated Film by Dogs Inc
Sing along to the sounds of hope and feel the warmth of the season in our new animated short, Melody. A heartfelt thank you to Gary and Melody Johnson for making Melody possible. Click here for the descriptive audio version for the visually impaired:...
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...
Fall for Cider
Click here for descriptive audio for the visually impaired. Sneak Peek Alert: Fall for Cider This adorable puppy is...
Beyond the Dark at The Palladium 🎭
Reserve your seat today for this one-night-only event at The Palladium. https://www.dogsinc.org/palladium Things to...
On the Road with Barry – Elgin, Illinois
Day One I traveled from Minneapolis to Chicago on Saturday, got the rental car and on to the hotel. I barely took any...
Take a break 🤍 ☀️
Busy days or quiet moments in the sun—life’s just better with a loyal dog by your side 🐶 ☀️
Sports News
France claims maiden Paralympic blind football gold medal under the Eiffel Tower
Hosts France wins penalty shootout against Argentina to achieve their first-ever Paralympic blind football gold medal on Saturday (7 September). Jefinho’s strike against Colombia lands bronze for Brazil. The France men’s blind football national team sent Paris into...
President’s Blog: you ALWAYS excite and inspire the world.
Paris and France deserve our heartfelt congratulations and thanks for a superb Paralympic Games. I have attended many competitions, had many meetings, participated in victory ceremonies, attended events organized by the continents and countries participating in the...
Paris 2024: 2 Gold for Japan, 1 for Romania, China and Brazil
Written by Nicolas Messner on 06. Sep 2024 / Photographs by Emanuele Di Feliciantonio For the second day of competition at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024, five new categories were at work: J2 -57 kg, J1 -73 kg, J1 -70 kg, J2 -73 kg and J2 -70 kg. After an emotional...
Goalball – Day 6 review
Men France ended their home Games with a first-ever Paralympic win as they overcame Egypt 6-4 with Elias Ouni and...
Oleg Cretul: A Journey Through Judo and Beyond
Oleg Cretul’s athletic journey began on a different field, that of football. He started at seven but his trajectory...
Paris 2024 Blind Football – Day 2 Review: Brazil maintains undefeated Paralympic blind football record, Morocco and China earn first three points
Brazil leads Group A with six points, while Colombia and Morocco share first place in Group B with four points. The...
Goalball – Day 5 review
Day 5 review: By Sam Harris / For IBSA Tokyo champions Brazil reached a fourth consecutive semi-final at the...
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Braille News
Meet Your Match with Memory Puzzles: Shapes
Are you a new braille reader, interested in learning about shapes, or a puzzle fan looking to put your skills to the test? Designed for ages 3 and up, Memory Puzzles: Shapes is a new tactile braille matching game perfect for individuals who are blind, low vision, or...
Designed to Include: The Dot Experience Begins with Accessibility
Every aspect of The Dot Experience, from the elevator shaft to the carpeting is being carefully planned, built, and tested to achieve the highest standards of accessibility. This commitment is more than just a nod to compliance; it reflects a deeply ingrained APH...
Reach & Match Number Tiles Enhances User Experience
The APH Reach & Match Number Tiles are a product addition to enhance user experience with our Reach & Match Inclusive Education Kit. The kit is a tool for students, parents, and teachers to work in early education with things like textures, patterns, motor...
An Interview with Mike May: Helping Others Find Their Way with Wayfinding Technology
“The better you get around, the better you engage in life.” A pioneer in the accessible technology space and a record...
APH Teams Up with the National Corvette Museum to Broaden Accessibility’s Reach
Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Those words rang true again after...
Meet APH Scholar Julie Hapeman
Julie Hapeman is a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) for the Milwaukee Public School System. She...
Cultivating Math Skills on the Monarch with KeyMath
Adapting math lessons for students who are blind or have low vision takes patience and creativity. Teachers of the...
Education News
Recommended Reads: Fresh from the Perkins Library Recording Studio
Wondering what the Perkins Library Recording Studio has been up to lately? Check out these newly recorded releases, many from Massachusetts or New England authors. The post Recommended Reads: Fresh from the Perkins Library Recording Studio appeared first on Perkins...
What are the signs of CVI in adults?
Do you experience visual distortions, aphasia, poor depth perception, visual snow, or chronic fatigue and migraines? It could be CVI. The post What are the signs of CVI in adults? appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
Martha Majors oral history
Interview with Martha Majors, a teacher and leader from the Deafblind program, who has worked at Perkins School for the Blind for over 50 years. The post Martha Majors oral history appeared first on Perkins School for the Blind.
How to be a helpful sighted or human guide:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha4bjBpFcvU Giving #SightedGuide (also called #HumanGuide) is when a person provides...
Celebrating the ADA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPAksmagcYg Did you know #DisabilityPride began on July 26, 1990, when the U.S. signed...
What does disability pride mean to you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nje4hE2n9EA To celebrate #DisabilityPrideMonth, we asked our community "What does...
Recommended Reads: Swimming and swimmers
Whether you're headed to the pool or the beach, this book list is sure to make a splash. The post Recommended Reads:...