It’s Older Americans Month as well as Healthy Vision Month. This year’s Healthy Vision Month focus is on protecting vision together as a family and finding out about resources for access to eye care. In preparation for Healthy Vision Month, Dr. Sefy Paulose recently updated our eye conditions section, and Dr. Paulose will be presenting … Continued
by Lisamaria Martinez Origami of two birds Editor’s Note: Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding offers a great crafty way to create art and keep your hands busy just about anywhere! Lisamaria Martinez has created instructions for the blind and visually impaired to be able to join in the fun! If you want to … Continued
VisionAware has just updated our Glaucoma Information. Why? Because people who are living with this eye condition need creditable information and resources. And… Glaucoma Affects Millions of People According to the National Eye Institute, from 2010 to 2050, the number of people in the U.S. with glaucoma is expected to increase by more than double, … Continued
By Melanie Peskoe Editor’s Note: The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a valuable APH ConnectCenter partner whose policy, advocacy, and research initiatives positively affect people who are blind or low vision. Learn about their latest efforts in meeting their mission, “creating a world of no limits for people who are blind or visually … Continued
By Kim Ladd, RN, BS, CPHQ, CDCES Editor’s Note: Spring into action! Help manage your diabetes with healthy eating and exercise! Kim Ladd will be offering a live webinar on diabetes, healthy eating, and exercise on March 23, 2022. Check below for a link to registration. Spring is a wonderful time to start a new … Continued
By Peggy Chong Editor’s note: in honor of Black History Month, we are sharing this post by Peggy Chong, aka The Blind History Lady, who received the prestigious Dr. Jacob Bolotin award from the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) in 2018 for her work on the “Blind History Lady Project.” For years, I have … Continued
Why is Low Vision Awareness Month important to VisionAware readers? The numbers of older people with low vision are increasing and are projected to grow dramatically over the next several years. As noted by the National Eye Institute, “The good news is that vision rehabilitation services can help people with vision impairment learn how to stay … Continued
by Elizabeth L. Sammons and Empish J. Thomas Every reader of this post has surely experienced forgetting names or failing to recognize someone. However, many sighted people can say, “But I never forget a face.” Since our blindness community doesn’t share this ability, we wanted to discuss issues around recognizing friends or identifying strangers. Elizabeth: … Continued
Editor’s Note: We are continuing with our series on COVID-19 and the Eyes, bringing you information about current research findings and the importance of continuing to keep up with your eye care regimen. A significant consequence of the pandemic on vision throughout the world is discussed in a recent article in the World Economic Forum, … Continued
Compiled by Sharon Hughey Editor’s Note: In celebration of National Braille Literacy Month, we’ve compiled quotes, highlighting the personal impact of braille throughout people’s lives. Sharon Hughey—The Thrill of Braille In the fall of first grade, I grew jealous because other kids in my class were using a braille writer, and my teacher did not … Continued