COVID-19 Archives

The Good, the Bad, and the Current Landscape of COVID-19 At-Home Test Accessibility

Posted on July 22, 2022 - 3:11 pm by Admin

Alan Lovell holding accessible COVID-19 test kit

by Katie Frederick The pandemic has exposed many life-threatening inequities in many “systems” for people who have disabilities, including blindness or low vision. In early 2022, the New York Times […]

COVID-19 and Access to Eyecare

Posted on February 5, 2022 - 7:28 am by Admin

Eye Doctor Wearing Mask Examining Child with Mask

Editor’s Note: We are continuing with our series on COVID-19 and the Eyes, bringing you information about current research findings and the importance of continuing to keep up with your […]

VisionAware Highlights for 2021

Posted on December 31, 2021 - 6:36 am by Admin

VisionAware Peers: Empish on left showing air fryer; Amy holding white cane; Elizabeth in her garden

Topics That Have Resonated with Readers COVID-19, of course, is the big news anywhere you turn, and VisionAware has responded to this crisis for people who are blind or visually impaired by offering content on staying safe, finding transportation, […]

Clean Hands are Critical to People with Vision Loss

Posted on December 3, 2021 - 5:45 am by Empish J. Thomas

Person washing hands in sink. Photo by Jason Jarrach on Unsplash

My Hands and Blindness I never realized how important my hands were until I went totally blind. Now don’t get me wrong. Of course, I knew my hands were vital […]

World Sight Day: The Eyes and COVID

Posted on October 8, 2021 - 2:03 pm by Pris Rogers

World Sight Day is held annually to focus global attention on vision impairment, including blindness. In 2021, World Sight Day is October 14th and the theme is “Love Your Eyes.” The International Agency for Prevention […]