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Reframing Aging and Blindness/ Low Vision  

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As we approach Older Americans Month and Healthy Vision Month in May, let’s reflect on the progress in achieving the desired long-term outcomes in the Theory of Change (TOC), adopted by the Aging and Vision Loss National Coalition (AVLNC) in 2019.  When first established through VisionServe Alliance (VSA), the Coalition sought to lay out the […]

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Strategies for Finding and Applying to Scholarship Programs 

Attending college can be an exciting next step in your life, but it can also be expensive. Scholarships can help you attend college at low or no cost, but the application process can initially seem daunting. Here are suggestions for where to begin your search and tips for putting together your application. Where to start […]

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From Surviving to Thriving at Work

   When we think about career planning, we often think about the work we want to do, the organizations willing to bring us aboard, and the business we might want to establish and run independently. We also evaluate the degree we might need to earn, the licenses and certifications that might be required, and the […]

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From Applied Mathematician to Senior Software Engineer 

Andres Gonzalez was interested in science and math from a young age in his native Cuba. Early on, he knew he would need assistive technology for any career, but he didn’t necessarily imagine becoming the computer scientist and software engineer he is today.  Blind since the age of seven due to glaucoma, which is uncommon […]

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Read an eBook Week  

March ushers in Read an eBook Week. It’s the perfect time to celebrate how digital eBooks have transformed reading for those who find print difficult or impossible to read. Methods for accessing and reading eBooks vary. Regardless of your blindness, low vision, or comfort level with technology, there is a way to read.  NLS  One of […]

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