by admin | Jun 20, 2024 | News
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: Prevent Blindness hosted its nineteenth annual Eyes on Capitol Hill (EOCH) advocacy day in Washington, D.C. on May 16, 2024. EOCH’s primary goal is to advocate for increased funding for vision-centered public health programs and...
by admin | Jun 20, 2024 | News
by Amy Gendreau, RDPFS Intern: The Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) system of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) brings the many worlds of books and stories, as well as music, magazines, and podcasts, to people who are blind...
by admin | Jun 6, 2024 | News
by Amy Gendreau, RDPFS Intern Observed around the world at various times of year, the United States will be celebrating Father’s Day on June 16th this year. As we reflect on ways the fathers in our lives have influenced us, this is the perfect opportunity to show...
by admin | Jun 6, 2024 | News
by Amy Gendreau, RDPFS Intern Significant disparities exist in children’s vision and eye health outcomes and access to eye care across the United States. Numerous public health programs support early childhood development, including children’s hearing and oral...
by admin | Oct 30, 2023 | News
by B. E. Lewis, RDPFS Intern: This Veterans Day individuals who have served in the military have new options to view and manage their disability benefit claim decision notice letters. For the first time, Veterans who are blind or visually impaired can access these...
