by Janet Weinstein | Jun 27, 2024 | News
As the July 4th holiday approaches, it’s important to remember that fireworks, while parts of many holiday festivities, can be dangerous when used by individuals. Recent data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) showed that fireworks-related...
by Janet Weinstein | Jun 27, 2024 | News
by Amy Gendreau, RDPFS Intern: Many people who are blind or have low vision experience some degree of light sensitivity. For individuals with certain conditions, such as dry eyes, retinitis pigmentosa, cataracts, and corneal abrasions, photophobia, or hyper...
by Janet Weinstein | Jun 27, 2024 | News
Professionals seeking to learn more about assistive technology options for individuals who are blind or have low vision can participate in, and potentially receive Continuing Education credit for, this self-paced course from the NRTC (National Research and Training...
by Janet Weinstein | Jun 27, 2024 | News
A wide range of online programs are being offered in the coming weeks. Here are a few that may be of interest: From the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library of The New York Public Library (NYPL): Beginning on July 19, 2024 at 4 pm ET, Voiceover for Mac...
by Janet Weinstein | Jun 27, 2024 | News
The 13th Annual Focus on Eye Health Summit, a free, virtual, interactive event, highlights the theme of “Being Seen and Heard.” Hosted by Prevent Blindness, the Summit will emphasize the importance of a “person-centered approach” to vision health practices, research,...
by Janet Weinstein | Jun 27, 2024 | News
by Amy Gendreau, RDPFS Intern: “Disability Pride Month celebrates people with disabilities, their identities, their culture, and their contributions to society…It also seeks to change the way people think about and define disability, to end the stigma of disability,...
