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Category Archives: VisionAware Blog

The Retina and Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted on July 16, 2023 - 7:08 am by Pris Rogers
picture showing where image is focused on the retina coming through the pupil, lens, and cornea

In June 2023, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) [of the National Institutes of Health(NIH)] released a report on changes in the retina (the layer of cells lining the back […]

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Communication Devices for Helping Individuals who are DeafBlind

Posted on June 30, 2023 - 7:11 pm by Katie Frederick
DeafBlind communicator device with 0-9 across the top. on the middle line: @$cents ? and the period sign. Yes and no are on the bottom line. all in braille

Communicating with others can be challenging. For individuals who are DeafBlind, communicating with others presents some additional challenges. Some devices (low and high tech) are available to assist DeafBlind individuals […]

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The Next Phase of Telehealth: Adapting to Post-Pandemic Healthcare Changes

Posted on June 13, 2023 - 6:10 am by admin
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by Amanda Bernath During the height of the pandemic, many services, including healthcare, education, shopping, and entertainment, shifted to online platforms. My favorite pandemic changes were the rise of online […]

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Smart Speakers Bring New Access and Opportunities for Blind and Low Vision Residents in West Virginia

Posted on May 29, 2023 - 6:24 am by Lee Huffman
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As discussed in the April 5, 2023, APH VisionAware blog entitled, APH Huntington Conducts Needs Assessment Study for Rural West Virginia Counties, APH Huntington partnered with the Marshall University Research […]

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Big Data Project Provides Critical Information About Prevalence of Vision Loss Among Older People

Posted on May 20, 2023 - 6:22 am by Pris Rogers
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Editor’s note: This post is the last in our series for Older Americans Month. It represents a call to action to increase the availability of vision rehabilitation services for older […]

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