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Vol 1, Issue 11, October 13, 2009

VisionAWARE Highlights

Featured Content:

• Read our Q&A with Benjamin M. Freed, O.D.
• Quilting tips if you are blind or have low vision

Lions International White Cane Day is October 15:

• Lions Clubs International: SightFirst Initiatives
• How do I learn to use a cane?
• Does the cane have to be white to be effective?
• What will people think about me if I use a white cane?

New Content and Resources on VisionAWARE:

• Welcome Home for the Blind (Michigan)
• BookBole (National)
• BrailleTshirts.com (National)
• Jewelry in Braille (National)

Challenge Grant Update: We're Growing

Since we announced the Readers' Digest Partners for Sight Foundation Challenge Grant in last month's Newsletter, we've seen an unprecedented outpouring of support. Our success to date:

Facebook Fan Page: 54 fans

Amount raised & matched: $3,450

But we still need your help in building that critical mass to reach our fundraising goal. Between now and Thanksgiving, we need to recruit 1,500 fans to VisionAWARE’s Facebook Fan Page.

And remember, RDPSF will more than double your gift -- for every $1 you give, the foundation will match it with $1.50, up to $100,000.

Take Note

October is National Disability Employment Month

Learn more about Employment with Blindness or Vision Loss, including employment resources and information at Employment and Workplace Adaptations for Adults Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision and Starting a Career: The School to Work Transition.

October is also Eye Injury Prevention Month

Learn about what each type of eye care professional can do for you at The Different Types of Eye Care Professionals page, and discover which eye examination suits your needs by visiting What is the difference between a vision screening and an eye examination? Finally, learn about safety hints and techniques at Home and Kitchen Safety If You are Blind or Have Low Vision.

United Nations Day is October 24

We've compiled a complete list of International Organizations and Resources for People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision .

For VisionAWARE's discussion of blindness and low vision throughout the world, visit A Global View of Blindness and Low Vision, which discusses the major causes of blindness/low vision and statistics about the prevalence of various eye conditions on a global scale.

Daylight Savings Ends on November 1

VisionAWARE offers the perfect watches and timekeeping devices at its online store. Remember, when you shop Amazon.com, a percentage of your purchases will benefit VisionAWARE.

From Our Visitors

"I'm so happy to find this list. I recently started a blog documenting my journey of applying for a guide dog, and other 'blind stuff.' I’ve been blind a year and a half, and it’s wonderful to find and connect with others in the blog world."
– from the Arizona-based blog, In the Center of the Roof: The day to day ramblings of a young woman who used to be able to see and is now blind

Read the blog by selecting this link: http://raynaadi.blogspot.com

VisionAWARE maintains a list of blogs by people who are blind or have low vision.

About Us

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.

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