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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]