FDA Issues Designation for Potential Vision Restorative Implant
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a “breakthrough device designation” for a new experimental implant hoped to have the potential to restore vision. The designation, awarded to Neuralink for a device called Blindsight, “is given to certain medical devices that provide treatment or diagnosis of life-threatening conditions. [...]
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Advancing “Access to Good Jobs for All:” National Disability Employment Awareness Month; NDEAM Webinar for Professionals
Each October, Americans observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by honoring the accomplishments of the individuals with disabilities “whose work helps keep the nation’s economy strong and by reaffirming their commitment to ensure equal opportunity for all citizens.” The origins of this effort to increase awareness about the issues related to disability can be [...]
Election Resources 2024 for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: The 2024 elections, on November 5, 2024, will be here before we know it. In fact, according to an article from Newsweek, as of press time, early voting has already begun in Minnesota, South Dakota, Vermont, and Virginia. Additionally, some states have a deadline for registering to vote 30 days [...]
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“Healthy Eyes, Healthy Lives: Community Approaches to Children’s Vision and Eye Health,” A Webinar on October 9, 2024
The School-Based Health Alliance, in partnership with the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved and the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness, will be hosting a webinar seeking to increase “access to vision health services for school-age children and adolescents.” This program, taking place on October 9, 2024 from 1 [...]
Adaptive Athletics Grant Workshop Being Held on October 10, 2024
The Challenged Athlete Foundation and the Foreseeable Future Foundation provide a number of grants and scholarships to help individuals with vision loss and other disabilities pursue their athletic goals. On October 10, 2024 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm ET, Lighthouse Guild will be hosting its second workshop to “inform and connect the blind and low [...]
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Shaping the “Future of Accessibility:” A Virtual Symposium and Awards Event on October 22, 2024
Helen Keller Services (HKS) is hosting the Accessibility Symposium and Awards event online on October 22, 2024 beginning at 12 noon ET. This program, offered at no cost, promises to “bring together thought leaders, innovators, and advocates, all united in fostering a more inclusive culture.” Prioritizing accessibility can drive innovation, improve customer experience, and “contribute [...]
New Accessibility Courses for Educators Released, Free of Charge
Teach Access offers free, self-paced courses for educators to introduce them to “disability and the principles of accessible design across various disciplines.” They also provide guidance to educators on how to begin teaching accessibility in their classes. Two new courses have just been released: Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Organizational Communication. The Industrial/Organizational Psychology course will cover [...]
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