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Fall Prevention: Now Is the Time to Take Action

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Just in time for Fall Prevention week, Sept. 22-26, 2025, the National Council on Aging announced the publication of the 2025 National Falls Prevention Action Plan. A national steering committee, which included representatives from agencies serving older people who are blind or low vision. Included in the plan are six goals aimed at reducing or preventing falls […]

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Build Your Braille Skills with New Advanced Lessons on Braille Brain 

If learning braille feels like an overwhelming task, we have just the resource for you. Whether you’re helping your child learn braille or you’re an adult adjusting to vision loss, the Braille Brain website is your guide.  Braille Brain is a free learning tool from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH). It gives […]

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Blindness is Not Helplessness: Mistie’s Medical Story

Medical professionals are trained to heal, yet at times forget to listen. For patients who are blind or have low vision, this can mean a hospital stay filled with misunderstandings and unmet needs, in addition to their medical treatment. Medical care should focus on treating a patient’s condition with respect, professionalism, and understanding. Unfortunately, this […]

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Regain Confidence with Orientation & Mobility Programs 

For individuals who are blind or low vision, the journey toward independent travel is both practical and deeply personal. While Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is a foundational skill for safe and confident movement, many adults face a significant challenge: finding accessible O&M services. In states across the country, a lack of qualified providers creates a […]

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White Cane Curious? Tap into How People Travel When Blind or Low Vision 

As an Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instructor, the question I hear most often is: “How do people travel without sight?” If you’ve wondered the same thing, this post is for you. Frequently Asked Questions on Traveling When Blind Traveling without sight raises a lot of curiosity—and sometimes misconceptions. People often wonder how blind or low […]

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