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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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Meet Khadija Bari: A Career Placement Expert

Editor’s Note: Since this blog was first published (2022), Khadija and her partners sold MEAT + BREAD in 2024. When Khadija Bari first moved to the United States at the age of 22, the availability of services for people who are blind or low vision – or even, to a large degree, accommodations being provided […]

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Bridging Braille and Print: Introducing Paige Connect for Families and Adults

Learning braille opens up a world of literacy, independence, and confidence. But for many families, one question often stands in the way: How do I know what my child is writing in braille? Or for adults new to vision loss, How do I practice and check my own work if I don’t yet read braille? […]

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Is the VR Cardinal LE the Accessible Device You’ve Been Waiting For? 

For those of us who value a dedicated and accessible device, the VR Cardinal LE is a fantastic, multi-purpose tool that deserves attention. The Cardinal Reader LE is lightweight and easy to hold, and I really appreciate the physical buttons. The tactile numeric keypad and specially shaped keys make navigation intuitive and reliable, a welcome […]

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