November 11, 2023 is Veterans Day: Thank You for Your Service
The annual celebration of Veterans Day this week is a good time to highlight the wide range of services available to Veterans and active military members who are blind or have low vision. Services for Veterans with vision loss are provided through the Blind Rehabilitation Services (BRS) of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). [...]
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“Vets First Podcast” Season 3 Explores Vision Loss Challenges
All 12 episodes of the current, third season of the Vets First Podcast “delve into the unique challenges faced by Veterans coping with vision loss.” The podcast is offered through the VA Podcast Network, which provides a range of podcasts geared to the Veteran community. Season 3 episodes cover such topics as diabetes and vision, [...]
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Prescription Refill Feature Added to VA Health and Benefits Mobile App
Veterans can now review, refill, and check the status of prescriptions dispensed through the VA (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) from their mobile devices thanks to a new Prescription Refill feature added recently to the VA Health and Benefits Mobile Application. To gain access to this feature, existing users of the app need to download [...]
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World Diabetes Day: November 14, 2023
Every year, November 14th marks the commemoration of World Diabetes Day (WDD). Established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the occasion draws attention to diabetes and “keeps diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight” as a critical global health issue warranting coordinated, collaborative action. From 2021 [...]
World Diabetes Day Webinars
World Diabetes Day Webinars Across the globe, events are being held to increase awareness of the messages conveyed on World Diabetes Day. Following are two of those being held free of charge online: Leading up to World Diabetes Day: On November 13, 2023 from 14:00 to 15:00 CET (11 am to 12 noon ET): Celebrating [...]
Research Update: Link Found between Cholesterol and Diabetic Retinopathy
Researchers from Michigan State (MSU) and other universities have identified “advancements that could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment for diabetic retinopathy, a common complication that affects the eyes.” This multi-disciplinary research team has found that diabetes, age-related health conditions, and other disorders can, over time, result in a buildup of cholesterol in the eye’s [...]
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Upcoming Webinar on November 14, 2023: Teaching Touch and Exploratory Skills to Prepare for Tactile Graphics Learning
Participants in this webinar, presented by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), will find out how to teach touch and exploratory skills to emerging tactile learners. The program, the second installment of the “Tactile Graphics Literacy for Students with Visual Impairment: 4 Part Series,” will take place on November 14, 2023 from 3 [...]
“All the Light We Cannot See” Series Casts Blind Actresses
Prior to shooting the series adapted from the Pulitzer-Prize-winning, best-selling novel All the Light We Cannot See, the global casting call announced that “actresses who are blind or (have) low vision are especially encouraged to apply,” as announced in a previous issue of this Bulletin. The resulting casting fulfilled this request. This four-part Netflix series [...]
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