by Janet Weinstein | Jun 13, 2024 | News
by Amy Gendreau, RDPFS Intern: The federal holiday of Juneteenth, signed into law in 2021 by President Joseph Biden, commemorates the end of slavery, specifically when the last slaves of Galveston, Texas were informed on June 19,1865 of the abolishment of slavery....
by Janet Weinstein | Jun 13, 2024 | News
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award. The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness has announced that nominations will be accepted until July 1, 2024. This recognition honors an...
by Janet Weinstein | Jun 13, 2024 | News
by Amy Gendreau, RDPFS Intern: The biggest difference between gardening and farming is that gardening sustains itself whereas farming sustains others. Whether you are an experienced gardener or starting out, have a good-sized garden or a windowsill, there are ways to...
by Janet Weinstein | Jun 6, 2024 | News
Get a full year of exciting reading (five volumes in all), for the low nonprofit price of $25. Indulge your love of great reading in a format that is comfortable. A portion of the proceeds from each subscription supports Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation’s...
by Janet Weinstein | Jun 6, 2024 | News
During his monthly address, National Federation of the Blind (NFB) President Mark A. Riccobono spoke about the relevance of LGBTQ Pride Month to the blind and visually impaired (BVI) community. He stated that “In the National Federation of the Blind, where many of our...
