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Continuing Your Career with Vision Loss: Real Advice from Experience

Posted on May 4, 2026 - 3:05 pm by Empish J. Thomas

woman working in front of a computer screen

Losing vision while still working is a reality many people are unprepared to face. When Eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy begin to affect eyesight, the impact to a career can be unsettling. Uncertainty sets in quickly. Can I still do my job? Will my employer fire me? What happens next? The […]

Accessible Cooking Apps for Blind and Low Vision

Posted on April 7, 2026 - 11:44 am by Daria Axelrod Marmer

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Cooking is one of the most sensory-rich activities in daily life. For people who are blind or low vision, it’s also one of the most achievable. With the right technology, the kitchen doesn’t have to feel like an obstacle course. Voice-based tools have made a big difference. They turn tasks that once needed sighted help into things people can do alone. […]

Blind Senior with Diabetes Gains Independence with CGM

Posted on March 26, 2026 - 3:10 pm by Empish J. Thomas

Nancy Duncan is a retired senior with diabetes. She was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2005 and was unsure of the cause. “Relatives in my family had it, but people weren’t diagnosed back then,” Nancy said. They just said you had the sugars and that was it.” Over the past 20 years, Nancy has learned how to manage her condition and advocate for herself. When she was […]

Employment Connections: Optimizing Technology for Job Seekers

Posted on September 25, 2025 - 9:37 am by Ann Chiappetta

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Khadija Bari knows how critical it is for blind and low vision job seekers to have access to the right resources. As the Director of Job Placement Services at VISIONS/Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired in New York City, she is deeply committed to helping individuals achieve meaningful employment. In her role, two key […]

Bridging Braille and Print: Introducing Paige Connect for Families and Adults

Posted on September 9, 2025 - 9:54 am by Melisa Matthews

Bottom of Paige Connect Device, brochure, box and information card sitting on a table.

Learning braille opens up a world of literacy, independence, and confidence. But for many families, one question often stands in the way: How do I know what my child is writing in braille? Or for adults new to vision loss, How do I practice and check my own work if I don’t yet read braille? […]

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