VisionAware Blog Archives

A Road to Independence: Remote Learning for Adults with Vision Loss

Posted on November 18, 2024 - 12:42 pm by Katie Frederick

older person sits outside and uses smartphone and laptop for virtual learning

A recent diagnosis of vision loss can be overwhelming and disheartening. However, it’s important to remember that there is life beyond this challenge. Specialized training can equip individuals with the skills and confidence to navigate their new reality. With the right support, a positive and hopeful future is attainable. Traditional Vision Rehabilitation Training Vision Rehabilitation […]

Older Americans Month: Exploring Health and Vision in Aging 

Posted on May 1, 2024 - 2:36 pm by Pris Rogers

Welcome to May and the celebration of Older Americans Month! The theme for 2024, “Powered by Connection,” highlights the vital role that meaningful relationships and social connections play in enhancing our health and well-being. May is also Healthy Vision Month. Thus, in this blog, we will explore an overview of several topics featured in the […]

Honoring Gil Johnson

Posted on April 22, 2024 - 5:23 pm by Maureen Duffy

photo of Gil Johnson standing at a lectern.

Editor’s note: Gil Johnson passed away on March 25, 2024. APH VisionAware is very grateful for the knowledge he brought to APH VisionAware and our readers. We are updating this post in honor of his exceptional life and contributions. About Gil Gil’s professional life began as a Rehabilitation Counselor and Supervisor with the California Department […]

Preparing for the Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024

Posted on April 1, 2024 - 9:53 am by Pris Rogers

dark night sky with the moon passing in front of the sun (eclipse)

A solar eclipse occurs when the sun is blocked wholly or partially from view by the moon. It lasts only a few minutes, but the solar corona (the sun’s outer atmosphere) looks like a halo around the moon. Is it safe to look directly at the eclipse? It is unsafe to stare at the sun, […]

Reframing Aging and Blindness/ Low Vision

Posted on March 27, 2024 - 12:14 pm by Pris Rogers

older person smiling and a younger person embracing them

As we approach Older Americans Month and Healthy Vision Month in May, let’s reflect on the progress in achieving the desired long-term outcomes in the Theory of Change (TOC), adopted by the Aging and Vision Loss National Coalition (AVLNC) in 2019. When first established through VisionServe Alliance (VSA), the Coalition sought to lay out the […]

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