Thank you for Responding: Reader Survey Results In
Thank you to all subscribers who responded to the recent RDPFS Resources for Partners Bulletin survey. Among the key findings: – The vast majority of readers pass along their copy of the Bulletin to clients, colleagues, and others; – All responding have found the Bulletin useful sometimes, often, or always. – The most popular topics [...]
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Peer-to-Peer Support, Podcasts, and More for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
by Amy Gendreau, RDPFS Intern: Established in 1920 by William Hadley, who experienced vision loss later in his life, Hadley provides practical help, connection, and support free of charge to people who are blind or have low vision as well as family members and professionals in the blind and visually impaired (BVI) community. One of [...]
Free On-Demand Continuing Education Credits for Vision Rehabilitation Professionals
In continuing to provide informative and entertaining educational resources, Vision Forward has announced that their Learning Management System (LMS) has been launched and offers free sign up. Participants in their webinars can earn “on-demand” continuing education credits from ACVREP (the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals). Vision Forward’s “Tech Connect“ provides a [...]
Recently Released Study Reveals Current Barriers to Digital and Media Accessibility
by Amy Gendreau, RDPFS Intern: For those who grew up prior to the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) passage in 1990, it is exciting to highlight the results of a study released by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). Their report examines “the digital inclusion of people with disabilities on websites and mobile applications.” [...]
Justice Department to Publish Final Rule to Strengthen Web and Mobile App Access for People with Disabilities
A final rule signed by U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland aims “to ensure the accessibility of web content and mobile applications (apps) for people with disabilities.” This rule, under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), clarifies the obligation of state and local governments to make their webpages and mobile apps accessible. [...]
Provider Toolkit Available to Enhance Work with Adults with Vision Loss
Many older adults experience vision loss, often from an eye condition like macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or cataract. A new Service Provider Toolkit from the Aging and Vision Loss National Coalition (AVLNC) offers professionals information, guidance, and resources to help clients living with blindness or low vision. This new resource provides an overview about [...]
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