Eye Conditions Associated with Blindness and Low Vision

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Many eye conditions can affect vision and may lead to low vision or blindness. Some develop slowly over time, while others appear suddenly or progress more quickly. Common causes of vision loss in adults include cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, but many other conditions can also impact how the eye functions and how […]

Products and Technology

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Self Determination

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What is Self Determination? This area of the expanded core curriculum (ECC) highlights the importance of developing confidence. Self-determination involves the student identifying their own interests, values, and motivations, as well as a personal understanding of their own abilities and limitations. The student then takes this information to explore how this personal awareness relates to […]

Independent Living

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What Are Independent Living Skills (ILS)? This area of the expanded core curriculum (ECC) is often called “daily living skills.” It consists of the tasks and functions people perform in accordance with their abilities, to lead their lives with as much independence as possible. Independent living skills encompass many skill areas, including, but not limited […]