Swimming for Children Who Are Blind or Low Vision

young girl swimming under water releasing air bubbles

Get out the suits and sunscreen; it’s pool time! Swimming is a welcome reprieve from the heat and a phenomenal no-impact exercise for the entire family. Let’s dive into accessibility considerations for your child who is blind or low vision. General Swimming Considerations Swim Lesson Considerations Lap Swimming Considerations

TeenTober: Cultivating a Fondness for Reading

A bookshelf with an assortment of books such as Heidi, The Green Ember, Macbeth, The Giver, Brown Girl Dreaming, and 100 Cupboards.

Editor’s note: TeenTober™ is a new, nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October and aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services and the innovative ways teen services helps teens learn new skills, and fuel their passions in and outside the library. Today we look at inspiring your teen who is blind or low vision […]

NDEAM: Suitable and Stylish Work Attire

Adult wearing suitable work attire for business: dark glasses, suit, tie, dress shirt

Editor’s note:  It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! Let’s look at curating a workplace wardrobe that is tailored to your career, comfort, and style. What Do I Wear to Work? You landed the job (Congratulations!) and you’re wondering what you’ll wear to work, or you’re a seasoned professional who’s looking to refresh your workplace wardrobe. […]