Dear Readers:
Today’s Bulletin highlights a number of timely topics. We will not be publishing next Monday, in observance of the Memorial Day Weekend. The next Bulletin will be sent out on Monday, June 3, 2024..
Please continue to send suggestions for the Bulletin to: [email protected].
Enjoy the week and the holiday weekend.
Vision Rehabilitation Week Will Be June 10-16, 2024
Vision rehabilitation services can “dramatically increase confidence, safety, and independence” among the almost 20 million people in the U.S. who live with blindness and low vision. Although many programs are available, too few people are participating in them. To help spread the word about the importance and benefits of these specialized services, VisionServe Alliance (VSA) [...]
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Recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month; The “Intersection of Culture and Blindness”
by Amy Gendreau, RDPFS Intern: May has been established as Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The celebration serves to highlight the “important role of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have played in our shared history,” in culture, sports, science, entertainment, and every aspect of American society. This commemoration also provides [...]
Join in a Virtual Conversation with Historian About a 19th Century Blind Worker
On May 29, 2024 at 4 pm ET, JBI will be hosting a free, virtual conversation via Zoom with historian Peggy Chong, who will share the story of Goldie, a blind worker from the end of the 19th century. For more than three decades, Chong has researched and written stories about people throughout U.S. history “who were blind and thrived in their communities.” To find out additional details and register, visit the webpage announcing that JBI Presents Peggy Chong or call Sabrina Blackwell at 212-812-2772. Learn more about Chong’s work on her website theblindhistorylady.com.
ATIA Conference: Call for Presentations Open Through June 5, 2024
The Assistance Technology Industries Association (ATIA) has issued a call for presentations for its 2025 annual conference. ATIA is seeking presentations that share knowledge about and explore questions and issues currently facing the AT community. The program is being planned around nine “strands,” providing the opportunity for participants “to focus on a specific area of [...]
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day Recognized on May 16, 2024; Upcoming Webinars with Updates on Disability and Employment Rights and the Needs of People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), commemorated this year on May 16, 2024, aimed to “get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people (worldwide) with disabilities/impairments.” The GAAD Foundation, established in 2021, seeks to change the culture of technology and digital product development to include accessibility [...]
Graduation Season: Insights and Gift Ideas for Students Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
Students across the nation, and their families, are celebrating the completion of a level of schooling, whether it be the primary grades, high school, or higher education. Following are a few thoughts about high school graduation and looking ahead. High School Graduation: A Time to Celebrate and Look Toward the Future “What’s Next for High [...]
Summer Tips for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision Part One: Enjoying Outdoor Events
As the summer season unfolds, outdoor gatherings and other leisure time activities will head into high gear. Some recommendations for preparing, attending, and socializing at these events can add to the enjoyment of the festivities. This week’s Bulletin opens the season with some ideas shared by APH ConnectCenter: – Receiving an invitation/planning: Whether or not [...]
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