November is National Diabetes Month: “Take Charge of Tomorrow”
Each November, commemorated as National Diabetes Month, communities across the nation seek to increase public awareness of the many facets of diabetes. This year’s focus is a call to take action to prevent diabetes-related health problems. Diabetes occurs when the blood glucose in the body, also known as blood sugar, is elevated. The disease is [...]
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New Accessibility Options for Blind Veterans Receiving Decision Letters
by B. E. Lewis, RDPFS Intern: This Veterans Day individuals who have served in the military have new options to view and manage their disability benefit claim decision notice letters. For the first time, Veterans who are blind or visually impaired can access these letters inside the VA Health and Benefits mobile app. The new [...]
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“From Deployment to Employment: Hiring and Supporting Veterans with Disabilities:” A Virtual Discussion on November 9, 2023
Veterans offer valuable skills and talents gained from their military service, making them “an attractive talent pool.” More than 40 percent of Veterans post-9/11 have a disability, and many employers “struggle to retain these service men and women.” A discussion on November 9, 2023 from 1 to 2 pm (ET) will cover how businesses can [...]
Children's Vision and Eye Health in Community Health Centers Webinar: Part Two - November 1, 2023
As noted in a previous issue of this Bulletin, for almost nine million children and teenagers, Community Health Centers (CHCs) are a vital source of their primary medical and health care. Among children in the United States, “vision disorders are the fourth most common disability.” The second in a two-part webinar series on “Children’s Vision [...]
“No Diagram” Anatomy Workshops Coming Up in November and December 2023
Dark Room Ballet has announced its upcoming new series of “no-diagram anatomy workshops.” Open to all, the program gives priority (for no fee) to students who are blind and visually impaired and requires no previous experience. Workshops, being held on three Saturdays, from 4 to 6 pm ET, are sponsored by Movement Research and offered [...]
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Essay Contest on Benefits of Audio Description in Education Open for Students Ages 7 through 21
The Benefits of Audio Description in Education (BADIE), an essay contest for students who are blind or have low vision, is currently accepting entries. BADIE asks students ages seven to 21 to write about their experience with audio description. The contest provides “a great chance for students to engage with accessible learning materials, unleash their [...]
Zoom Recordings of Programs Available on Wide Range of Low Vision Topics
The Delaware Council of Citizens with Low Vision (DCCLV) holds a monthly virtual meeting featuring discussions on a wide range of topics related to living with low vision. DCCLV now provides a webpage with links to recordings of their Zoom meetings. Topics covered include discussions on lighting and contrast information for people with low vision, [...]
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Creating an Inclusive Halloween
Tomorrow’s annual celebration of Halloween can be a time to advance inclusivity for all. Toward that goal, Perkins School for the Blind affirms that “it is paramount that we extend our commitment to crafting an accessible Halloween experience that embraces the diverse needs of all individuals with disabilities.” They offer tips to help to create [...]
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