Note to Readers: Since next Monday, February 19, 2024 will be celebrated as the federal holiday of President’s Day, the next edition of the RDPFS Resources for Partners Bulletin will be issued on Tuesday, February 20,2024. Enjoy the holiday.
Scholarships Available to Students with Vision Loss for the 2024/2025 Academic Year
Scholarships for students pursuing college or graduate study are invaluable in making educational opportunities more widely available. A number of scholarships exist to support the education of students with vision impairment. In preparing for the coming year, students and their families can explore offerings that may match their interests and goals. Those considering scholarship opportunities [...]
Call for Nominations: 2024 Audio Description Project (ADP) Awards
“What do a chef, a museum, and a very large telescope have in common?” They all received a 2023 ADP award. ADP awards recognize achievement in audio description in media, performing arts, museums, the public sector, and research and development. Nominations for the 2024 ADP awards will be accepted until April 24, 2024. Winners will [...]
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Upcoming Virtual Verbal Tour to Explore the Development and Impact of the International Typographic Style: February 27, 2024
This month’s “Vibrant Virtual Description Tour” from Poster House, on February 27, 2024 from 4 to 5 pm ET, highlights their current exhibition, The Swiss Grid. The exhibition explores the International Typographic Style, which is considered “one of the most important movements in graphic design history.” Practitioners of this style adhered to the use of geometric [...]
American Heart Month: The Connection Between the Eyes and Heart Health
In 1963, a Joint Resolution from Congress requested that the President issue a proclamation each year designating February as “American Heart Month.” This commemoration continues to recognize the “importance of the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease.” Despite advances in knowledge and treatment, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. The 2024 [...]
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Early Signs of Heart Disease May Appear in the Eyes
Findings from a UC San Diego Health Shiley Eye Institute study suggest that heart disease may be detected during an eye examination of the retina. It found that “people with heart disease tend to have retinas marked by evidence of eye stroke.” The research team “identified a potential new marker that shows cardiovascular disease may [...]
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Small Business Toolkit Available on How to Hire Workers with Disabilities and Build Talent
A new toolkit has been developed with “valuable information and resources to help small businesses build talent pipelines, address workforce needs, and gain insights into recruiting, hiring, retaining, and advancing people with disabilities.” This resource addresses the benefits and advantages of hiring individuals with disabilities to the business, the community, and the overall economy. “Research [...]
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