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When it comes to sports and physical activities, every child deserves the chance to succeed, enjoy, and participate fully. For children who are blind or have low vision, preparation is key. This is where the concept of pre-teaching comes into play. Pre-teaching sets the stage for a positive experience by ensuring that children have the […]

Meet the change makers. These organizations and businesses are making a difference and increasing employment opportunities for blind and low vision job seekers.  Let us introduce you to Tanner Gers, Managing Director of AccessAbility Officer. Next, Marianne Haegeli, Director of Learning and Leadership for NSITE — A Vision For Talent. Lastly, Joseph DiNero, Assistant Program […]

It may be hard to imagine, but Helen Keller – born June 27, 1880 – and her beloved teacher and friend, Annie Sullivan, were their era’s equivalent of TikTok stars.   Annie famously taught the deafblind Helen to learn language by forming letters in her hand, after which Helen learned to write, read braille, speak, and give public speeches. When Helen was an adult, […]

Editor’s note: The following blog has been updated as of 2024. It provides job seekers and employers with tips for reducing the unemployment rate of individuals who are blind or have low vision.  “When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without […]