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Blind Senior with Diabetes Gains Independence with CGM

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Nancy Duncan is a retired senior with diabetes. She was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2005 and was unsure of the cause.   “Relatives in my family had it, but people weren’t diagnosed back then,” Nancy said. They just said you had the sugars and that was it.”   Over the past 20 years, Nancy has learned how to and manage her condition and advocate for herself. When she […]

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Building Careers Without Sight: Lessons from Vocational Rehabilitation

I love my life… most days. Many people who are blind or low vision eventually face an important question: Who can help me build a career? For many of us, vocational rehabilitation becomes part of that journey. I was born with Leber Congenital Amaurosis and have lived with low vision since birth. I have been […]

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Love for Recreation and Community Drives Career Success 

For Greg DeWall, staying active and involved in the community has always been a central part of life. After losing his vision in 1997, he found a new path that combined his love of sports with a career. Today, he helps others stay active and engaged.  Today, Greg works as an Assistant Supervisor at the Easterday […]

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Five Accessible Heart Healthy Devices for People Blind and Low Vision

American Heart Month, observed every February, is an initiative to focus on our  hearts,  keeping them healthy and strong. The month  emphasizes making lifestyle changes like managing your blood pressure, your weight and taking your medications properly. People can  use at home medical devices to help meet this goal.  If you are blind or low […]

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

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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