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Adding Value and Contributing Talent at Work When Blind or Low Vision

Posted on August 25, 2025 - 1:01 pm by Enjie Hall

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The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) was created in 2001 to administer the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and promote its annual themes under the U.S. Department of Labor. NDEAM began in 1945, and this year marks the 80th year of observance; the NDEAM 2025 theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” Creating Positive […]

Accessible Teaching Strategies for Blind College Students

Posted on May 12, 2025 - 10:12 am by Hunter Duncan

As a college professor, you may often receive notifications from your university’s disability services office that you have a student registered for accommodations. Perhaps this time, you have received a notification that you have a student with accommodations unfamiliar to you. These may include large-print materials, breaks to relieve a guide dog, lab assistants in […]

Making Maps Accessible: Interview with Brandon Biggs

Posted on March 7, 2025 - 10:24 am by Ann Chiappetta

Brandon Biggs is a Software Engineer at The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, CEO of XR Navigation, and a PhD Candidate at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Brandon is an inclusive design expert who is blind; he is also an opera singer who loves Italian chocolate. Brandon graduated from California State University – East Bay in […]

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

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

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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 […]

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