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Be My Eyes App Gives More Independence to the Blind and Low Vision 

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In 2015, the Be My Eyes app, a free virtual sighted assistant, was launched. APH VisionAware published a post by Audrey Demmitt, Peer Advisor, sharing her reaction and how it was recommended by her eye doctor. “As an eye doctor, I have a variety of special tools available to help those with vision impairment,” Dr Henahan explained. “But sometimes there is no substitute for a pair of eyes […]

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Understanding Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

Let’s crush the myths about Supplemental Security Income and work! You can work and still be eligible for SSI but it takes organization and understanding the system. We are focusing on SSI and will focus on Title II benefits (SSDI, CDB,etc.) in a later article. What Is SSI? SSI is a federal program created in […]

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A Lifetime of Learning Independence Through Cane Travel

I want to share my experiences and milestones with cane use throughout my life. For many years, I did not see my cane as a tool for independence. I was embarrassed to be seen carrying it and often resisted using it. As a child, I didn’t understand why I was encouraged to carry a stick […]

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February Proclaimed Low Vision Awareness Month

Every year the National Eye Institute (NEI) designates February as Low Vision Awareness Month. APHVisionAware is partnering with NEI to promote this important event. Why? The numbers of older people with low vision are increasing and are projected to grow dramatically over the next several years.  As noted by the National Eye Institute, “A visual impairment […]

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Gift Wrapping: A Simple Activity With Lifelong Impact

This account is based on a reflection, as an adult, of a childhood experience and how learning to wrap gifts has positively impacted my life. The skills I learned through gift wrapping extend far beyond paper and tape and can be applied to many areas of daily living. Gift wrapping is not limited to holidays. […]

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