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- Diabetes and Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
by Steve Kelley on 11/13/2018Did you know that the leading causes of blindness among working age adults, may also be one of the most preventable eye diseases? November is Diabetes and Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Diabetic Retinopathy, one of the eye diseases associated with diabetes, is the leading cause of blindness among working age adults, according to the National Eye Institute (NEI). In fact, NEI also reports that between 40%-45% of individuals with diabetes have some stage of diabetic retinopathy, yet only half that number are aware of it! During a…
- World Sight Day: Learn More About "Avoidable Blindness" and Schedule a Comprehensive Eye Examination
by Priscilla Rogers on 10/3/2018World Sight Day is an international "day of awareness," coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). The purpose of World Site Day is to focus attention on the global issue of avoidable blindness and visual impairment. It is held each year on the second Thursday of October. This year, World Sight Day will be held on October 11, 2018, with the theme of Eye Care Everywhere. Important Messages on World Sight Day These are the key international messages for World Sight Day: Approximately 285…
- Assistive Technology Essentials- How to Find the Gadgets and Figure Them Out
by Steve Kelley on 7/30/2018There Is Something You Can Do If you grew up with vision loss, or any disability really, there's a good chance you are already familiar with some of the resources you need to find assistive technology (AT). Assistive technology includes products, devices, or equipment, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that are used to maintain, increase, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Those who learned about AT at a younger age probably received some training on it early on. Many of the clients I work with as a…
Visually Impaired: Now What?
- Part 3 Relevance of Braille in the 21st Century: A Look at the Scientific Evidence
by Lynda Jones on 2/21/2019Scientific Support for Braille and Print Caption: Man Reading Braille In Part 1 of this series, we provided perspectives of braille users concerning the relevancy of braille. Part 2 offered insights from individuals who are sighted about the importance of print in today's world.…
- Part 2 Relevance of Braille: Sighted Individuals Discuss the Relevance of Print in the 21st Century
by Lynda Jones on 2/19/2019Caption: Older Man Reading with Magnifier In Part 1 of this discussion, several blind people of different ages and backgrounds described various ways they use braille, showing why it is essential to their daily lives. In Part 2, several sighted people describe various ways they use print in their daily lives, showing reasons they could not function without it. Sighted People Discuss the Importance of Print in Their Lives Carla Earley…
- Part 1: VisionAware Peers Demonstrate the Relevancy of Braille in the 21st Century For People Who are Blind or Visually Impaired
by Lynda Jones on 2/13/2019Caption: Writing Braille with a Slate and Stylus Trina Bassak Trina is a physical therapist. She described the results of a 3-way call between herself, Jeannie Johnson, and myself on the use of slate and stylus. "It came up because of my dismay in braille labeling and lack of options," Trina said. "I really was never taught formally the slate and stylus…" After discussing a few suggestions with Jeannie and Lynda, Trina decided to give it another go. "It turned out to be amazingly more convenient, efficient and useful for making all types of…
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AFB Blog
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by AFB Staff on 1/29/2019
CareerConnect Blog
- Walking the Employment Talk
by Steve Kelley on 10/22/2018 - Finding a Job When You Are Blind or Visually Impaired
by Shannon Carollo on 7/31/2018 - Christina Holtzclaw Uses Her Career to Empower People with Disabilities
by Empish J. Thomas on 4/30/2018
FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
- Understanding and Advocating for the Expanded Core Curriculum
by Shannon Carollo on 7/30/2018 - Equipping Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired with Outdoor Activity Skills
by Shannon Carollo on 4/23/2018 - Empowered to Work with Your Visually Impaired Child’s Medical Professionals
by Shannon Carollo on 4/16/2018
Raising a Child Who Is Blind and...
- Confidence, Optimism, and High Expectations Breed Faith
by Emily Coleman on 3/7/2018 - Pros and Cons of Labeling Our Kids Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
by Emily Coleman on 2/14/2018 - Marriage and Raising a Child Who Is Blind
by Emily Coleman on 1/31/2018
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