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Many people with visual impairments may not fit the medical definition of blindness, and that’s okay! Someone with low-vision may have residual vision and perhaps needs corrections or accommodations to see their best. If this sounds like you or someone you know, check out the resources below to learn more.
We offer orientation sessions for people interested in hosting a breeding dog who would like to find out more about this volunteer opportunity. The sessions are held virtually on the third Wednesday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. If you are interested in exploring the world of becoming a breeding host, join us for an upcoming session! These informational sessions are a great way to get all your questions answered by the team who supports this volunteer role.
APH FamilyConnect and The Chicago Lighthouse are pleased to offer this virtual support group for parents and families of children who are blind or visually impaired. These monthly sessions are for families to connect with and learn from each other about the joys, challenges, and adventures of raising children with visual impairments and blindness. These sessions are open to families. No ACVREP or professional development credits will not be available.
We offer orientation sessions for people interested in hosting a breeding dog who would like to find out more about this volunteer opportunity. The sessions are held virtually on the third Wednesday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. If you are interested in exploring the world of becoming a breeding host, join us for an upcoming session! These informational sessions are a great way to get all your questions answered by the team who supports this volunteer role.
Since its inception in the Spring of 2006, VisionWalk has raised over $62 million to fund sight-saving research. Join your VisionWalk community! Together, we step closer to fighting blinding diseases.
Eye pain? Blurry vision? Floaters and spots? These are just a few of the symptoms associated with vision loss. Learn to recognize the signs in this article.
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While low vision is usually age-related, it is crucial to understand the underlying cause of vision impairments so you know your options. Learn more in this article from Ability Central.
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Are you or a loved one living with low vision? Learn your rights, available resources, and how to connect with others with a similar diagnosis.
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Low vision can be an overwhelming diagnosis for the patient and loved ones. Ability Central breaks down the four things you can do to meet immediate needs.
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BOSTON (PRWEB) JUNE 09, 2021
National Braille Press announced today that this year’s winner of the Louis Braille Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation is Songpakorn Punong-ong, 40, an engineer from Phetchaburi Thailand, who created the ReadRing. The prize is a $10,000 cash award to the winner. https://www.facebook.com/braillereadring/
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Usher syndrome is the most common condition that affects both hearing and vision; sometimes it also affects balance. The major symptoms of Usher syndrome are deafness or hearing loss and an eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa (RP) [re-tin-EYE-tis pig-men-TOE-sa].
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