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White Cane Curious? Tap into How People Travel When Blind or Low Vision 

As an Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instructor, the question I hear most often is: “How do people travel without sight?” If you’ve wondered the same thing, this post is for you. Let’s dig into the questions people are most curious about.  Frequently Asked Questions on Traveling When Blind Traveling without sight raises a lot of […]

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Meet Khadija Bari: A Career Placement Expert

Editor’s Note: Since this blog was first published (2022), Khadija and her partners sold MEAT + BREAD in 2024. When Khadija Bari first moved to the United States at the age of 22, the availability of services for people who are blind or low vision – or even, to a large degree, accommodations being provided […]

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Bridging Braille and Print: Introducing Paige Connect for Families and Adults

Learning braille opens up a world of literacy, independence, and confidence. But for many families, one question often stands in the way: How do I know what my child is writing in braille? Or for adults new to vision loss, How do I practice and check my own work if I don’t yet read braille? […]

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Is the VR Cardinal LE the Accessible Device You’ve Been Waiting For? 

For those of us who value a dedicated and accessible device, the VR Cardinal LE is a fantastic, multi-purpose tool that deserves attention. The Cardinal Reader LE is lightweight and easy to hold, and I really appreciate the physical buttons. The tactile numeric keypad and specially shaped keys make navigation intuitive and reliable, a welcome […]

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