WHAT’S NEW AT VISIONAWARE.ORG?

Vol 1, Issue 4, March 9, 2009

VisionAWARE is now on Twitter

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Your donation can help us continue to promote self-help vision rehabilitation hints, provide step-by-step adaptive techniques, and disseminate information on services and independent living resources to adults with vision loss, their families and friends, caregivers, and related professionals.

March 12: World Glaucoma Day

Learn about glaucoma and find international organizations and resources.

About VisionAWARE

AWARE is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit social service organization. AWARE's primary focus is VisionAWARE, a "Self-Help for Vision Loss" web site that includes Questions & Answers on a wide range of topics, including eye diseases and disorders, home management, home modification, reading and writing, personal care and grooming, recreational activities, crafts, braille, computers and technology, and helpful services and resources.

For more information, e-mail Maureen A. Duffy, AWARE's Editorial Director, at maureen.duffy@visionaware.org

VisionAWARE is made possible through the generous support of
Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation.

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March is Save Your Vision Month

Take care of your eyes and preserve your vision. Learn more about eye doctors, eye exams, low vision exams, and the difference between a vision screening and a full eye exam.

The First Day of Spring is March 20

Container gardening is fun and easy

How will you celebrate? It’s time to start preparing your garden and getting ready for spring planting and lawn care.

Employment if You are Blind or Have Low Vision

John Zamora, M.S., CDMS, an experienced Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, author, and teacher, answers your questions about Employment and Workplace Adaptations for Adults Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision and Starting a Career: The School to Work Transition.

From Our Visitors

"My students have discovered VisionAWARE.org and they are loving it. You all continue to do incredible work and make a difference."

Kathleen M. Huebner, Ph.D.
Professor and Associate Dean
College of Education and Rehabilitation
Salus University

A Self-Help Hint (or Three)

Three Uses for a Jar Opener