January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
“Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. But half of people with glaucoma don’t know they have it,” according to the National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Because it has no symptoms in its early stages, the condition is often called “the silent thief of sight.” [...]
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Recognizing the Birthday, Life, and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On January 15th of each year, the anniversary of the birth of activist, clergyman, and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1929 is commemorated as a federal holiday. Dr. King’s tireless work has resulted in substantial positive changes in this nation “to bring greater equality to America and ensure civil rights for [...]
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Virtual Workshops on Safe Driving, Blind Gaming, AI Technology, Careers, and More
As the new year begins, a number of online programs full of practical information and tips have been scheduled for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Following are descriptions of a few of them. The Braille Institute features ongoing virtual workshops. Programs offered this week and later in the month include: On January 10, [...]
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Free Virtual Audio Description for Dance Classes Beginning on January 20, 2024
A limited series of five “foundational audio description for dance workshops” will begin on January 20, 2024 and will continue each Saturday through February 17, 2024 from 4 to 6 pm ET. Presented by Dark Room Ballet, a program of Movement Research, the workshops cover the following topics: – “Four Strategies to De-Center Sight in [...]
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New Tactile Court Kits Available for Physical Education Teachers and Parents
The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) has released a new product for physical education teachers and parents: a kit of tactile courts to help teach new sport units and encourage participation in athletics. This comprehensive kit includes a manual for each sport that describes it with adaptations for children with visual impairments or [...]
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Series of Workshops Coming Up on Disability Employment Topics
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Accommodation and Compliance Webcast Series returns beginning on January 11, 2024 from 2 to 3 pm ET with a series of eight webcasts featuring a range of disability employment topics. Participants can increase their understanding of workplace accommodation issues and gain practical insights about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related [...]
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Financial Assistance Available for Training of Visual Disabilities Professionals with Social Justice Focus
Thanks to federal grant funding of $2.5 million, 80 graduate students will be able to pursue master’s degrees in fields related to visual disabilities at NIU (Northern Illinois University) with a focus on social justice and diversity. “Anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or creed, can face a lifetime of limited vision or [...]
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Note to Readers: Since Monday, January 15, 2024 marks the federal holiday recognizing the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the next edition of the RDPFS Resources for Partners Bulletin will be issued on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
