The ADA in the Age of COVID-19 Posted on July 24, 2020 - 1:54 pm by Pris Rogers With the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act approaching, it is important to reflect on how this pandemic has affected the independence and rights of people with disabilities, […]
The Joy of Reading While Waiting Out COVID-19 Posted on April 17, 2020 - 5:24 pm by Steve Kelley More Talking Books, please! Reading and Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT) Awareness Week got me thinking about Anne Sullivan, born 154 years ago, on April 14, 1866. As one of the […]
Eye Care Concerns during COVID-19 Posted on April 9, 2020 - 5:25 pm by Audrey Demmitt RN, BSN Many people with eye conditions are worried about the health of their eyes during the coronavirus crisis. Some patients will experience interruption to their regular eye care appointments, but rest […]
How to Stay Connected with Your Parent in an Assisted Living Facility during the COVID-19 Crisis Posted on April 2, 2020 - 1:06 pm by Marissa Stalvey By Mary E. Worstell, MPH, Adult Daughter, Caregiver, Member of the Aging and Vision Loss National Coalition, and Retired HHS Senior Advisor My mother is 97 and has severe hearing […]
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 […]