Major Accessibility Website Reopens Today, September 9, 2024
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: The accessibility website AppleVis, originally set to go offline permanently at the end of August, reopens on September 9, 2024. As covered in a previous issue of this Bulletin, AppleVis focuses on the accessibility of Apple devices. Founded in 2010 by David Goodwin, it contains lists of accessible apps, guides [...]
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September is Healthy Aging Month: Eye Health and Shaping the Future of Aging
As people age, the risk increases for many eye diseases and conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and cataract. Early detection and treatment can help to protect vision and prevent sight loss. That’s why it’s vital to “spread the word about ways to prevent vision loss in older adults and [...]
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September is Also Sports Eye Safety Month
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: As in past years, Prevent Blindness has declared September Sports Eye Safety Month. Its purpose is “to educate the public on the risk of painful and potentially blinding eye injuries while playing sports without the proper eye protection.” According to new data from the organization, 32,600 sports-related eye injuries were [...]
An Interview with Paralympic Vision Impairment Classifier
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry recently hosted an interview with Associate Clinical Professor Dr. Robert Chun, who serves as a vision impairment (VI) classifier for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). During the interview, he first described the history of the Paralympics, which began when Sir [...]
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Upcoming Virtual Talks on Children’s Programs, Technology, and More
Lighthouse Guild is offering a number of free online programs, including: On September 12, 2024 from 1 to 2 pm ET, Ask the TVI: In-Person and Online Programs Offered for Children with Visual Impairments or Blindness, offers an overview of programs available, providing details about how to register, location, and times. Find out more and [...]
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Virtual 2024 Assistive Technology Training and Expo: September 12, 2024
Whether you are a seasoned expert or just learning about assistive technology, this Assistive Technology Training and Expo will broaden your knowledge and inspire new possibilities.” Offered by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and organized by the Assistive Technology Regional Center, this full-day event is available free of charge via Zoom, web browser, or phone and [...]
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Paid Research Study for People with Advanced Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration Seeks Participants
VISIONS is collaborating with Global Perspectives, an IQVIA enterprise, to launch a new study on Geographic Atrophy, also known as advanced dry AMD (age-related macular degeneration). This study seeks to understand patients’ views and preferences regarding treatments for this condition. No treatments will be administered; the study aims to gather opinions only. To ensure that [...]
Looking Back on Labor Day and Gearing Up for National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2024; NDEAM Video Available
As we look back on Labor Day and begin to embark on the fall season, momentum builds for this year’s commemoration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Labor Day recognizes the value and contributions of all workers to the “strength, prosperity, and well-being” of the nation. NDEAM is celebrated each year in October, with [...]
Website for Government Benefits Information Changing to USA.gov
For more than 20 years, Benefits.gov has been the official U.S. government website for information about federal and state resources and programs. Beginning this September, this site is being discontinued and federal government benefits information will be available on USA.gov. Like Benefits.gov, this new resource for government benefits information allows web visitors to search for [...]
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