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Bringing Goalball to College

Posted on May 30, 2023 - 7:48 am by Addie Tighe

Editor’s note: Goalball, a sport for individuals who are blind or low vision, can be played recreationally and competitively. When I started college, one of the things I was most upset about leaving behind was my goalball team. I played goalball throughout high school, and it quickly became one of my favorite sports. I not […]

APH ConnectCenter and Be My Eyes Partner to Provide a Broader Array of Assistance

Posted on May 21, 2023 - 6:57 am by Amy Lynn Smith

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you may have contacted APH ConnectCenter’s Information and Referral (I&R) Line seeking answers and advice about living with blindness or low vision. There’s also a decent chance you’re one of the nearly 500,000 blind or low-vision people and counting using the Be My Eyes app. The app […]

Building a Multi-Faceted Career Evaluating Assistive Technology and Educating Others

Posted on May 11, 2023 - 4:10 am by Amy Lynn Smith

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If Scott Davert wasn’t so good at assessing assistive technology and educating others about it, he could have had a career as a comedian or comedy writer. Then again, perhaps his quick wit and sense of humor make him so good at his work across various jobs in his career. Born blind due to retinal […]

From Special to Universal Needs

Posted on May 9, 2023 - 11:09 am by George Stern

Two people using their hands to read braille

Editor’s Note: Author, George Stern, teaches a course for college students studying to be special education teachers. He reminds us that whether holding a live or virtual event, think inclusive from the start. A Cavalcade of Unexpected Things “Hello, and welcome, everybody – how’s it going?” These are the friendly, welcoming words with which I […]

New Podcast Featuring Employment Journeys of Blind/Low Vision Individuals

Posted on May 2, 2023 - 12:54 am by Sarah Moody

Magnifier with text “Employment Insights” and MSU’s/ NRTC logos

Editor’s note: NRTC’s Sarah Moody shares about NRTC’s new podcast addressing employment challenges for individuals who are blind or low vision. Seeking employment can be challenging, no matter your level of vision. For individuals who are blind or have low vision (B/LV), employment may be even more challenging because of the need to consider disclosure […]

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