Equipping People With Canes—Providing Independence Around the World Posted on February 23, 2024 - 2:53 pm by James Boehm Imagine trying to cross the street as a person who is blind without a cane! Think of the places you have recently traveled. Maybe you went to school, work, church, […]
RP Awareness Comes to Supermarket Chain: No Shopping Required! Posted on February 16, 2024 - 12:58 pm by Amy Bovaird For two and a half years, I have worked as a cashier at Giant Eagle, the supermarket chain in my hometown, Girard, Pennsylvania. I am legally blind and hard of […]
Seven Embarrassing Moments as a Blind and Hard-of-Hearing Cashier Posted on February 1, 2024 - 12:56 pm by Amy Bovaird Who knew working as a grocery store cashier could be challenging, rewarding, fun, and — upon occasion — funny? As an advocate for people who are blind, it took time […]
My Exercise Journey Posted on January 17, 2024 - 11:17 am by Trina Bassak In my career as a physical therapist, I have recommended exercises of all types — strengthening, flexibility, aerobic, balance, coordination, and more specialized activities for pain and spasm relief. I […]
Peer Highlights: APH VisionAware Advisors’ Inspiring Achievements in 2023 Posted on December 22, 2023 - 1:45 pm by Katie Frederick For ten-plus years, volunteer APH VisionAware Peer Advisors have contributed and shaped nearly all of the content on the site today. As a content manager, I am grateful for the […]