Teaching Environments for a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT) Who is Blind/ Low Vision Posted on April 4, 2023 - 12:20 am by Alexis Read Editor’s note: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Appreciation Week is observed annually over Anne Sullivan’s birthday, April 14th. Are you interested in learning more about vision rehabilitation therapy (VRT) as a possible […]
Albinism in the Media Posted on February 22, 2023 - 10:08 am by Addie Tighe Popular media like TV shows, books, and movies rely heavily on stereotypes when creating characters. Not all stereotypes are harmful, like the “dumb blonde” stereotype. While this stereotype was very […]
Diabetes Education: An Important Topic for Low Vision Awareness Month Posted on February 21, 2023 - 9:20 am by admin Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new cases of blindness and low vision in adults aged 20-65. Retinopathy is a term that describes damage to the retina of the […]
SEE-THROUGH Podcast: Seeing Through the Disability Posted on February 16, 2023 - 9:40 am by Melissa Schenkel Editor’s note: Lance Johnson’s SEE-THROUGH podcast tackles topics relevant to the blind, low vision, and disability communities. If you are blind or low vision and interested in learning how to […]
Bioptic Driving — What Is It? Could it Work for You? Posted on February 9, 2023 - 7:21 am by Pris Rogers Are you someone with low vision and wondering if driving with bioptic lenses is possible? Discuss your eligibility with your eyecare professional and state driver’s license agency. If you are […]