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Growing Up with Guide Dogs for the Blind

Posted on September 9, 2022 - 1:06 pm by Admin

Young adult with her arm around a wheat-colored dog guide in harness

Editor’s note: Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) introduces us to Megan Borella who first became involved with GDB when she was paired with a K9 Buddy in 2004. GDB’s K9 Buddy Program matches specially selected dogs to become wonderful pets and buddies to people who are blind or low vision, including children and their […]

Journey to a Diagnosis of Leber Congenital Amaurosis

Posted on August 16, 2022 - 12:56 pm by Admin

An image of the Spirito family outdoors, Mom and Dad with their arms around two young, smiling girls wearing pink glasses.

Editor’s note: Brooklyn and Nick are raising two girls with Leber congenital amaurosis, an inherited eye condition characterized by a lack of activity in the retina. Today, they share their long road to receiving diagnoses. If you, too, have a child diagnosed with an eye condition, please know that 1) You are not alone, 2) […]

Need Internet Service? Check Out the Affordable Connectivity Program

Posted on July 5, 2022 - 6:12 am by Admin

Older man and woman with small child smiling at her. Promo by the FCC for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Helping Households Get Access to Broadband. Learn if you qualify and apply at AffordableConnectivity.gov

Affordable internet services are critical in today’s world of virtual connectedness. As we all discovered during the pandemic, Zoom support groups, meetings, and virtual medical appointments were and still are a real boon to everyone. For people with minimal transportation services, these accommodations can be a true “lifeline.” That is why the new Affordable Connectivity […]