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How Volunteering Shaped My Career as a Blind Professional 

At its heart, volunteering is the act of freely offering time, talent, and energy in service of others. But for me, it’s been so much more. It has shaped my identity, expanded my capabilities, and catalyzed a professional journey that continues to evolve.  A Foundation Built on Service  From my teenage years, I found purpose […]

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Accessible Teaching Strategies for Blind College Students

As a college professor, you may often receive notifications from your university’s disability services office that you have a student registered for accommodations. Perhaps this time, you have received a notification that you have a student with accommodations unfamiliar to you. These may include large-print materials, breaks to relieve a guide dog, lab assistants in […]

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Concept Development at Home for Your Child with Blindness 

Are you looking for ways to give your child who is blind or has low vision a head start in reading and learning? Join us for an engaging webinar all about building strong foundations in early literacy through concept development. Whether your little one is just beginning to explore books or is already interested in […]

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Accessible Workplaces for Blind and Low Vision Employees

Much can be said about happiness and productivity in the workplace, especially when employees and employers work together authentically and cohesively. For people who are blind or low vision, thriving at work involves open communication, collaboration, and shared respect. The following tips offer practical ways for employees to contribute their skills while managing access needs, […]

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