Public Transportation Options When Blind or Low Vision 

Adult and child traveling by bus

Traveling by bus, train, or airplane across the United States can present unique challenges for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Fortunately, services and legal protections are in place to ensure travelers can navigate transportation systems safely and independently. This guide covers essential details about accessible public transportation and air travel for passengers […]

Lesson 17: Interpreting Paystubs

Activity: Interpreting Paystubs Key Considerations The first paycheck you receive from your job will be exciting! Being compensated for your hard work is a good feeling. Your paycheck will have two parts, the check and a paystub. The paystub contains important information you will need to actively review for accuracy each time you are paid. […]

Lesson 11: Job Accommodations

Activity: Job Accommodations Key Considerations Whether you are currently employed or are seeking employment in the competitive workforce, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of your legal rights as a person who is blind/ low vision. Knowing your rights prior to applying for and accepting a position will benefit you. It is vital […]

Stroke/Hemianopsia

Hemianopsia, or hemianopia, is a less vision or blindness (anopsia) in half the visual field, usually on one side of the vertical midline.

What Is a Stroke? A stroke is an episode of decreased blood flow to the brain’s tissues. This decreased blood flow can be caused by a blockage in a blood vessel (an ischemic stroke) or damage to a blood vessel that causes bleeding from the blood vessel and prevents the area supplied by that vessel […]

Albinism and Low Vision

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What Is Albinism? Albinism represents a group of conditions characterized by a defect in the production of the pigment melanin, normally found in skin, eyes, and hair. Any one of many genes responsible for melanin production can lead to albinism. There are two major types of albinism: Oculocutaneous Albinism Ocular Albinism How Does Albinism Affect […]