Mental Health Awareness Webinar and Action Steps Posted on September 7, 2023 - 9:29 pm by VisionAware Peers Editor’s note: The following information was coordinated by Sandra Burgess, MSW, LCSW and updated by Katie Frederick in September 2023. According to figures from the National Institute of Mental Health, […]
Managing Depression During the Holidays and Beyond Posted on December 8, 2022 - 12:00 am by Audrey Demmitt RN, BSN Editor’s note: With the holidays approaching, Audrey Demmitt, R.N., and VisionAware peer, discusses managing depression during the holidays. In her post, she provides excellent tips for coping and information about […]
The Good, the Bad, and the Current Landscape of COVID-19 At-Home Test Accessibility Posted on July 22, 2022 - 3:11 pm by Admin by Katie Frederick The pandemic has exposed many life-threatening inequities in many “systems” for people who have disabilities, including blindness or low vision. In early 2022, the New York Times […]
Stay Healthy and Fit as an Older Person Who is Blind or Low Vision Posted on May 9, 2022 - 6:25 am by admin By Amy Lynn Smith Editor’s note: Are you looking to better your health and fitness as a person who is blind or low vision? Gather counsel from Anisio Correia, […]
APH ConnectCenter Physical Activity Webinar Programs Posted on May 6, 2022 - 9:43 am by Admin by Dr. Lauren Lieberman and Ruth Childs Editor’s Note: Dr. Lauren Lieberman and Ruth Childs share information about a seven-part APH ConnectCenter webinar series where Dr. Lieberman and additional experts […]