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Celebrating Mothers with Vision Loss: Mother’s Day Stories

Posted on May 5, 2026 - 5:06 pm by Admin

a mother sitting under a tree holding her child up in the air

Mother’s Day is a time to honor the love, resilience, and wisdom of mothers everywhere. For families impacted by blindness or low vision, that love often includes powerful lessons in independence, advocacy, and connection—whether across the miles, across the years, or just six feet away. The VisionAware Peers share heartfelt reflections on the role mothers […]

Celebrate Older Americans and Healthy Vision Month

Posted on April 28, 2026 - 9:40 am by Pris Rogers

A man jogging wearing a headset with the caption, "Champion Your Health"

The month of May presents a unique opportunity to focus on healthy aging and eye health, as we celebrate both Older Americans Month and Healthy Vision Month. For older adults, protecting your vision is a key part of maintaining independence, preventing falls, and staying engaged in daily life. The Older American’s month theme is “Champion […]

Accessible Cooking Apps for Blind and Low Vision

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

front of mobile phone showing various apps

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. […]

Five Accessible Heart Healthy Devices for People Blind and Low Vision

Posted on March 9, 2026 - 3:14 pm by Empish J. Thomas

woman taking blood pressure. She has the cuff on her arm and the monitor on the table in front of her.

American Heart Month, observed every February, is an initiative to focus on our hearts, keeping them healthy and strong. The month emphasizes making lifestyle changes like managing your blood pressure, your weight and taking your medications properly. People can use at home medical devices to help meet this goal. If you are blind or low […]

Be My Eyes App Gives More Independence to the Blind and Low Vision

Posted on March 6, 2026 - 12:04 pm by Empish J. Thomas

In 2015, the Be My Eyes app, a free virtual sighted assistant, was launched. APH VisionAware published a post by Audrey Demmitt, Peer Advisor, sharing her reaction and how it was recommended by her eye doctor. “As an eye doctor, I have a variety of special tools available to help those with vision impairment,” Dr Henahan explained. “But sometimes there is no substitute for a pair of eyes […]

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