A World of Books on the Go: National Library Service BARD Introduces Mobile Apps for Users Who Are Visually Impaired or Have Physical and Reading Disabilities
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 or visually impaired or have other disabilities. BARD is now [...]
This is National DeafBlind Awareness Week: Commemorating Helen Keller’s Birthday on June 27th
Each year, in honor of leading humanitarian, author, and educator Helen Keller, and in recognition of the achievements of people who have both vision and hearing loss, the last week of June is commemorated as DeafBlind Awareness Week. The work of Keller, who was deafblind, “made a big difference in the lives of deafblind people.” [...]
Vision Health Advocacy Goes to Congress
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 surveillance efforts. This year’s event, in which I participated, was focused on securing funding for [...]
“Lessons for Living with Vision Loss:” 19 Sessions Available
When individuals who have had good eyesight begin to lose vision later in life, “they often struggle to understand what is happening to them.” They may not know if they will be able to do activities they are accustomed to doing. “Lessons for Living with Vision Loss” include 19 sessions from rehabilitation professionals who share [...]
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“The Effect of Exercise on Intraocular Pressure and Glaucoma:” A Review of Existing Literature
Glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss, is a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve, located in the back of the eye. The most common type of the condition, primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), occurs “when the eye’s drainage canals become clogged over time.” When the correct amount of fluid cannot drain [...]
Request for Information: Seeking Input by July 15, 2024 on the Development of the Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is seeking input from the public in developing the Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity. This agenda will describe disparities in health, employment, educational and other outcomes that could be better understood through Federal statistics and data collection or through participation in national programs. It [...]
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