The Kidneys and Eye Health: World Kidney Day: March 14, 2024
Each year World Kidney Day aims to raise awareness of kidneys to overall health and to lessen the incidence and impact of kidney disease and related health problems internationally. The theme for 2024, “Kidney Health for All,” highlights the importance of ensuring that all those impacted by chronic kidney disease (CKD) have access to medical [...]
Read More... from The Kidneys and Eye Health: World Kidney Day: March 14, 2024
“Seen and Unseen” Virtual Tour of Jazz Age New York Art for Adults Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision: March 14, 2024
The “Seen and Unseen” series of free tours, designed for adults with vision loss, guide visitors through the work of sculptor Isamu Noguchi through verbal description and “engaging conversation.” On March 14, 2024, from 2:30 to 4 pm ET, the tour explores Noguchi’s portraits and busts “inspired by” composers, singers, and dancers from the Jazz Age who the sculptor knew during this period in the 1920s and 1930s. Although there is no charge, virtual visitors to this Noguchi Museum tour need to RSVP to receive a Zoom link or dial-in phone number: via email: [email protected] or by calling 718-204-7088, ext. 203. For more information, read the Noguchi Museum webpage describing Seen and Unseen.
Upcoming Virtual Free Workshops for Adults and Youth With Vision Loss
A number of online programs are being offered by Future in Sight in the coming weeks. Zoom links will be sent with confirmation of registration. Following are a few coming up: On March 13, from 10:30 am to 12: 30 pm ET, Using Dictation on Your Computer, for adults, will teach participants how to use [...]
Read More... from Upcoming Virtual Free Workshops for Adults and Youth With Vision Loss
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Every year, nearly 20,000 eye injuries occur at workplaces, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The vast majority of these injuries, which can cause permanent eye damage or vision loss, can be prevented with the use of protective eyewear and by reducing the risk of digital eye strain. To highlight the need to [...]
Resources for Accommodating Employees with Low Vision
For people with vision loss, job accommodations can be key to finding and retaining employment. Recognizing that millions of Americans have a vision impairment, the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), in its latest newsletter, has featured resources for employers to accommodate employees with low vision. From accessing computer information to writing notes and completing forms or [...]
Read More... from Resources for Accommodating Employees with Low Vision
ChatGPT Can Now Read Messages Aloud to Improve Access for Users with Vision Loss
A new feature introduced by OpenAI for ChatGP allows users to have their conversations with AI (Artificial Intelligence) read aloud on both iOS and Android apps and with the web version. This follows the recent move where ChatGPT with voice became free of charge for everyone. As noted in a previous issue of this Bulletin, [...]
Read More... from ChatGPT Can Now Read Messages Aloud to Improve Access for Users with Vision Loss
Free Easter and Passover Materials and Activities for People with Vision Loss
For Easter, March 31, 2024: Braille and Audio Materials: For more than 100 years, the Xavier Society for the Blind has provided free materials for Easter and throughout the year to people of all ages year round. Their catalog consists of over 1,000 titles in braille and more than 800 in audio, along with digital [...]
Read More... from Free Easter and Passover Materials and Activities for People with Vision Loss
Having Trouble Reading Standard Print? Enjoy today’s bestsellers in easy-to-read large print: Subscribe to Reader’s Digest Fiction Favorites Large Print Books
Get a full year of exciting reading (five volumes in all), for the low nonprofit price of $25. Indulge your love of great reading in a format that is comfortable. A portion of the proceeds from each subscription supports Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation’s work to foster the independence of people who are blind [...]
