In The Season of Growing Things: Balcony and Home Gardening for People Who Are Visually Impaired
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 gain the benefits of nature. In researching this article, Thrive Using Gardening to Change [...]
Nominations Open for Champion for Children’s Vision Award: Due by July 1, 2024
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 individual or group making significant contributions to “improve public health approaches for children’s vision [...]
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Juneteenth: What’s Happening Around the Country in the Disability Community
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. This observance is being recognized widely in terms of its meaning to individuals [...]
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Men’s Health Awareness Month and Eye Health
June marks the commemoration of Men’s Health Awareness Month. This observance seeks to increase education and awareness of the health conditions affecting men worldwide, addressing issues such as the need for regular medical care, including eye exams. This year’s theme, “Teach men and boys how to fish (for health),” underscores the message to “Build the [...]
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“Access to Good Jobs for All:” NDEAM Theme Announced
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), observed each October, “we celebrate the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy.” NDEAM highlights supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit both employers and employees. This year’s official theme, “Access to Good Jobs for All,” confirms the commitment to ensuring that workers [...]
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