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I am a partially-sighted, 41-year-old mum of two. My low vision is a hidden disability. Besides wearing glasses, you wouldn’t even know I don’t have perfect vision. This blog takes you into my world. You can understand my daily challenges and future prognosis for a few minutes whilst reading about my pregnancy journey. I hope […]

Approximately 8.7 million people between 18 and 64 report blindness and low vision in response to the question, “Are you blind, or do you have serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses?”.  Of these, 43.6% say they work. 10.5% say they are out of work. Additionally, 28.9% say they are unable to work. The remaining […]

Are you eager to help your child with blindness or low vision excel in reading? Join us in The Hive course, Unlocking the Foundation of Reading for Students with Visual Impairments. This course allows families to gain valuable insight and explore effective strategies to support their child’s reading development.  Understanding Reading Development  Reading is a […]

  The AFB and the NRTC provide outstanding resources for job seekers, human resource professionals, and employers. Learn about a few of the resources below. Then, join us for Employment Connections, where the following individuals will discuss AFB and NRTC resources further.  Dr. Arielle Silverman  Dr. Arielle Silverman is the Director of Research for the […]