Readers, please note: Beginning this coming week, on September 11, 2023, the Resources for Partners Bulletin will be issued on Mondays. This way readers can begin the week with the information, news, and resources related to fostering the independence of people who are blind and visually impaired, integral to the mission of Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation. As always, we welcome submissions of relevant news, events of note, and resources. Please send entries to [email protected].
September is Healthy Aging Month
As people age, they face a higher risk for common eye conditions and diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, and cataract. During September, Healthy Aging Month, the National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health asks that we “help raise awareness about eye health and aging.” Many eye diseases have no [...]
Remembering September 11, 2001: A Tale of Two Men and Their Guide Dogs
by B.E. Lewis, RDPFS Intern: As we prepare to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and the plane crash in Pennsylvania, one of the memories that stands out is the tale of two individuals with blindness who navigated to safety with their guide dogs. On that [...]
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Blindness and Mental Health Webinar: September 29, 2023
Join Accessible Pharmacy on September 29, 2023, beginning at 12 noon, for a free webinar on mental and behavioral health for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Presenters will discuss psychology and therapy, medications and genomic testing, supportive peer and community resources, and mental health hotline information. The webinar will include captioning and [...]
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National Parks and Accessibility
Late summer and Autumn can be an enticing time to take to the road and visit a national park. Roads and facilities may be less crowded and the fall weather may cooperate as well. The National Park Service (NPS) affirms its commitment to making its facilities, programs, services, and employment accessible to visitors and employees [...]
For the Upcoming Jewish High Holidays: Free Accessible Jewish Calendars and Prayer Books
For more than 90 years, The JBI Library (formerly known as the Jewish Braille Institute) has been providing access to the written word for people of all ages who are blind or have low vision, as well as those who have physical or reading disabilities. Audio, large print, and braille materials are currently offered free [...]
Having Trouble Reading Standard Print? Enjoy today’s bestsellers in easy-to-read large print: Select Editions Large Type Books
Enjoy the best in current fiction, romance, mystery, biography, adventure, and more. Reader’s Digest Select Editions Large Type features expertly edited best-selling books in every volume. You 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 [...]
