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An International Student Experience When Blind

Posted on January 31, 2023 - 5:58 am by Bhavya Shah

Coming to the States for my higher education had been a possibility I began toying with in ninth grade. It was a nebulous thought that did not particularly mature for several years. I was quite busy negotiating the Indian education system. I was typing up my textbooks when accessible electronic material was unavailable, participating in […]

Thriving With Changing Vision by Adapting Year After Year

Posted on January 11, 2023 - 8:38 am by Amy Lynn Smith

Zelda Gebhard doesn’t identify as a person with low vision because she’s so much more than that. “I’m a whole person,” she says. “Along with my career, I’m a wife, mother, and grandmother. I have a full life with interests and hobbies. I’m not that much different than a person who doesn’t have vision loss. […]

Into the Unknown: A Parent’s Perspective

Posted on January 4, 2023 - 10:20 am by Ashley Walley

A baby laying with a pink bow and eye patch.

Embarking on a Journey into the Unknown It was my 4th year teaching special education, and I was expecting my second child, a baby girl. The excitement of having a girl filled me with joy. Rewatching Disney princess movies, styling her hair in ribbons and curls, and shopping for adorable outfits were all eagerly anticipated. […]

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