By Penny Melville–Brown Just in time for the holidays, Penny Melville-Brown, featured on VisionAware in Maribel Steelās post Two Blind Cooks in My Kitchen, is excited to announce her Baking Blind cookbook is scheduled for release in the spring of 2022. In her forward she writes: āDuring the months of the pandemic, Iāve been posting recipes for my āCovid cookbookā and, with the support of Open Sight Hampshire, … Continued
By Hannah Fairbairn, Author of When You Canāt Believe Your Eyes Editorās note: A version of this post appears on Hannahās blog and is published on VisionAware. Links to Hannah Fairbairnās book, When You Canāt Believe Your Eyes, and the webinar she did for VisionAware are at the end of this post. She hopes this post will be helpful in choosing gifts for the holidays and other occasions. … Continued
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), along with the Clearing House for Older Road User Safety, has designated the week of December 6-10, 2021, as Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. According to the NHTSA, “Between 2010 and 2019, the U.S. population of people 65 and older increased by 34%, with the number of people … Continued
Compiled by Katie Frederick, VisionAware Digital Content Manager Editorās Note: For more ideas about gifting to your friends and family with vision loss, listen to our gift giving webinar in which VisionAware Peer Advisors and special guest presenters shared their favorite holiday gift giving ideas. Also read their suggested list of gifts. The Holidays Are … Continued
November 11 is Veterans Day, and VisionAware is honoring the veterans who have served us throughout the years, as well as highlighting the services that are available for veterans with vision loss. Services for Veterans with Vision Loss These services are housed in Blind Rehabilitation Services (BRS) at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). … Continued
Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of blindness and often has no early warning signs. Early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up care are critical to prevent visionāÆ loss. During National Diabetes Month, the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) encourages you to learn how people with diabetes can protect theirāÆvision. VisionAware provides you with information on managing your diabetes, including if you have vision loss through diabetic … Continued
by Kim Ladd, RN, CDCES, CPHQ Editorās note:Ā ForĀ National DiabetesĀ Month,Ā the VisionAware isĀ offering aĀ three-partĀ series on diabetes medications.Ā This series offers two pre-recorded presentations on diabetes medications along with a virtual webinar Q&A āchatā with presenter and Diabetes Educator, Kim Ladd,Ā about the information she shares in Parts 1 and 2 of this series.Ā TheĀ liveĀ Q&A will be held on November 17 … Continued
Editorās note: Be sure to watch our archived webinar on Self-Advocacy and Low Vision. By: Cindy Schaffner, VisionAware Peer Advisor As Melanie Peskoe noted in her recent post on self-awareness, self-advocacy can be a common struggle for people who are blind or visually impaired. Having the confidence, courage, and know-how to speak up for your rights, needs, and accommodations can be mentally and emotionally challenging. … Continued
Editorās note: Be sure to register for our webinar on Self-Advocacy and Low Vision on July 26. by Melanie Peskoe This July 26th marks the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Since its passage in 1990, weāve seen a lot of positive changes in the United States related to how people with disabilities are received in public, private, and online … Continued
As a result of advocacy efforts over the years, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal government and many states offer assistance and exemptions for people who are blind or visually impaired. These cut across many areas of life, and we cover a few examples below. You may also want to read our post Everyday Implications of the ADA for People with Vision … Continued