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Celebrating Mothers with Vision Loss: Mother’s Day Stories

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Mother’s Day is a time to honor the love, resilience, and wisdom of mothers everywhere. For families impacted by blindness or low vision, that love often includes powerful lessons in independence, advocacy, and connection—whether across the miles, across the years, or just six feet away. The VisionAware Peers share heartfelt reflections on the role mothers […]

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Continuing Your Career with Vision Loss: Real Advice from Experience

Losing vision while still working is a reality many people are unprepared to face. When Eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy begin to affect eyesight, the impact to a career can be unsettling. Uncertainty sets in quickly. Can I still do my job? Will my employer fire me? What happens next? The […]

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A man jogging wearing a headset with the caption, "Champion Your Health"

Celebrate Older Americans and Healthy Vision Month

The month of May presents a unique opportunity to focus on healthy aging and eye health, as we celebrate both Older Americans Month and Healthy Vision Month. For older adults, protecting your vision is a key part of maintaining independence, preventing falls, and staying engaged in daily life. The Older American’s month theme is “Champion […]

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Anne Sullivan stands behind Helen Keller, who is seated and facing slightly right, while John Macy sits on the window ledge to the left, gently spelling into Helen’s hand as she listens attentively by touch.

Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Appreciation Week Commemorates Anne Sullivan 

Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Appreciation Week (#VRTWeek) will be observed April 12–18, 2026. It honors Anne Sullivan’s birthday on April 14, 1866. Sullivan, a pioneer of the vision rehabilitation profession, is best known as Helen Keller’s teacher. Through her teaching, Keller learned communication and life skills. These skills helped her become an international speaker and advocate […]

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Sandra Burgess along with her guide dog walks while carrying the Olympic Torch for the 1996 Summer Olympics.

How to Volunteer with Vision Loss: Real Stories and Practical Ideas 

Editor’s note: April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week. The Points of Light established it 50 years ago. A chance to honor volunteer service arose. It also showed how volunteers can solve complex, large-scale challenges. Volunteers help build stronger communities. They can be a force that transforms the world. Rediscovering Purpose Through Volunteering  For years, giving back […]

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