Black History Month: Commemorations and Vision-Related Resources
This year’s celebration of Black History Month, in February, highlights the theme of “African Americans in the Arts.” Carter G. Woodson, who established the monthly commemoration in 1926, “realized the importance of providing a theme to focus the attention of the public.” His intent was not to “dictate or limit the exploration of the Black [...]
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Virtual Workshop on Macular Degeneration Research: February 13, 2024
A workshop from the Braille Institute, “Macular Degeneration and the Latest Research,” will be presented on February 13, 2024 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm PT (3:30 to 4:30 pm ET). Presenters Nicholas London, MD FACS, and Michael Joseph Ammar, MD from Retina Consultants San Diego will speak about macular degeneration, “the latest breakthroughs, emerging treatments, [...]
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Research Weighing the Reliability of Telehealth Visual Field Testing
The management of glaucoma requires ongoing, lifelong follow up. A key component of follow up, visual field (VF) testing, “remains integral for monitoring disease progression.” The advent of telehealth medicine has shown potential as an effective means of testing visual fields remotely. A recent study, conducted by researchers from the Department of Bascom Palmer Eye [...]
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Nominations Open for Awards Recognizing International Leaders in the Disability Community
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2024 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards. The submission deadline for nominations is March 1, 2024. These awards honor “the incredible impact being made globally by extraordinary leaders, role models, and advocates with disabilities who carry on the legacy” of Dr. Henry Viscardi, founder of The Viscardi Center. Dr. Viscardi, [...]
Valentine’s Day: Activities, Cards, and Gift Ideas for People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision
With Valentine’s Day coming up, a variety of suggestions for activities, cards, and gifts have been offered that can be helpful to people who are visually impaired. Following are a few ideas: Valentine’s Day, Gifts, and Card-Making Can Be a Sensory Experience “’The day itself is a multisensory kind of experience and can be made [...]
Tips for Blind Skiers
Many people who are blind or have low vision can and do enjoy skiing, with some planning for adaptations as well as guidelines for both downhill and cross-country versions of the sport. Skiers who are blind or have low vision generally utilize the services of a guide to orient them. “The sighted guide leads the [...]
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