Author of “Matilda’s Eye Patch” Shares Her (Personal) Inspiration for the Book Posted on October 13, 2022 - 12:31 pm by Admin Editor’s note: When Aimie Strachan was told her daughter needed to wear an eye patch for thirty minutes per day, she began searching for a book to explain the process […]
Growing Up with Guide Dogs for the Blind Posted on September 9, 2022 - 1:06 pm by Admin 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 […]
Behind the Scenes: Mom Creates CVI-Friendly YouTube Videos Posted on August 23, 2022 - 10:49 am by Admin Editor’s note: Alissa DeSousa shares memories of her son receiving multiple medical diagnoses, both in utero and in early childhood, including cerebral/ cortical visual impairment (CVI). She also shares how […]
Journey to a Diagnosis of Leber Congenital Amaurosis Posted on August 16, 2022 - 12:56 pm by Admin 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 […]
The Good, the Bad, and the Current Landscape of COVID-19 At-Home Test Accessibility Posted on July 22, 2022 - 3:11 pm by Admin by Katie Frederick The pandemic has exposed many life-threatening inequities in many “systems” for people who have disabilities, including blindness or low vision. In early 2022, the New York Times […]