Play It Safe: Tips for Keeping Your Eyes Healthy During Sports
The month of April provides us the first full month of spring and brings warmer weather to the hearts of outdoor enthusiasts. In timely fashion, it is also dedicated to promoting an often overlooked aspect of our health: eye safety ...
Navigating the World: Tips for Blind and Low-Vision Travelers
Traveling can be an enriching and transformative experience, offering the opportunity to explore new cultures and environments. However, for blind and low-vision individuals, navigating unfamiliar places can present unique challenges. With careful planning, thoughtful strategies, and the right technology, blind ...
Navigating the Shadows: Understanding and Managing Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye condition that primarily affects individuals aged 50 and above, gradually impairing central vision. The macula (a small but crucial part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision) deteriorates over time, leading ...
A New Year, A New You: Resolutions for the Blind and Visually Impaired
As we enter a new year, many of us are inspired to set goals and resolutions for the months ahead. For the blind and visually impaired community, the pursuit of these aspirations may require unique considerations and approaches. In this ...
The Gift of Accessibility: Exploring Gift Ideas for the Blind This Holiday Season
As Christmas approaches, it's a time for gift giving, celebrations, and spreading joy. For individuals with visual impairments, the gift of accessibility takes on a special meaning, and exploring assistive technology for gift ideas can make a significant impact. Fortunately, ...
The History and Impact of Lighthouse for the Blind
For centuries, lighthouses have stood as towering structures along coastlines, guiding ships safely through treacherous waters. But there is another type of lighthouse, one that has been guiding individuals through the tumultuous sea of blindness for more than a century ...
Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 1, 2023 October is a month that provides us cooler temperatures, vibrant fall colors, pumpkin spice lattes, and excitement about the upcoming holiday season. It also happens to be National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This annual observance, established ...
Guiding the Way: How Guide Dogs Assist the Blind and Visually Impaired
September 8, 2023 For many of us, the ability to see and navigate the world around us is something we take for granted. For the blind and visually impaired, daily tasks we might consider simple can be monumental challenges. Fortunately, ...
