Feel Words Come to Life: Refreshable Braille Displays and the NLS eReader Program Posted on January 5, 2024 - 2:04 pm by Katie Frederick Imagine a book, but instead of ink on smooth paper or pages rustling, you have a row of dots beneath your fingertips. This is possible thanks to refreshable braille displays, […]
Peer Highlights: APH VisionAware Advisors’ Inspiring Achievements in 2023 Posted on December 22, 2023 - 1:45 pm by Katie Frederick For ten-plus years, volunteer APH VisionAware Peer Advisors have contributed and shaped nearly all of the content on the site today. As a content manager, I am grateful for the […]
Self-Care Series: An Overview Posted on October 3, 2023 - 11:09 am by Katie Frederick APH VisionAware peer advisor Audrey Demmitt R.N. has written a five-part series discussing self-care: “Eating Your Way to Health and Well-Being,” “Move Your Way to Better Health and Well-Being,” “Stress Management […]
Communication Devices for Helping Individuals who are DeafBlind Posted on June 30, 2023 - 7:11 pm by Katie Frederick Communicating with others can be challenging. For individuals who are DeafBlind, communicating with others presents some additional challenges. Some devices (low and high tech) are available to assist DeafBlind individuals […]
Applying Contrast to Your Everyday Routines Posted on April 10, 2023 - 12:50 pm by Katie Frederick Join us in welcoming Kristen Shifflett, OTR/L, CLVT, SCLV Occupational Therapist at Lions Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center, Wilmer Eye Institute, for a webinar on “Getting More Contrast Out of […]