Insights from Future In Sight

December 1, 2025

In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3, 2025), Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists (COMS) Sandra Walsh, M.Ed., COMS, is sharing how individuals can celebrate youth with disabilities by increasing their participation in the decision-making process....

November 26, 2025

The Thanksgiving season is a time for gratitude. Occupational Therapist Meggan Prokocimer is discussing the importance of gratitude and how journaling can help individuals with vision loss feel more grounded and present....

November 19, 2025

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI) Erika Teal, M.Ed., CTVI explains the important role Assistive Technology plays in a child's Individualized Education Program (IEP), and how the right types of technology are selected....

November 12, 2025

Future In Sight is partnering with VisionServe Alliance to explain the causes and symptoms of dry eye, who it most commonly affects, and how individuals suffering from dry eye can find relief....

October 29, 2025

The kitchen is one of the most challenging and dangerous areas of the home for people with all types of disabilities, including those with vision impairment. Fortunately, Occupational Therapist Christelle Ambrose is sharing strategies and improvements you can make in the kitchen to improve accessibility for yourself or a loved one with impaired vision....

October 16, 2025

Future In Sight is partnering with VisionServe Alliance to help explain what a guide dog is, how they are trained and how they increase the independence of individuals who are legally blind....

October 11, 2025

In recognition of White Cane Safety Day (October 15th), Sandra Walsh M.ED., COMS is explaining what the white cane is, its history and how it helps individuals living with visual impairment and blindness....

In honor of Vision Awareness Month (October), Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI) and Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) Lindsay Stratton M.Ed., CTVI, COMS is sharing some tips and tricks for interacting with individuals who are blind and visually impaired....

September 22, 2025

In recognition of Fall Prevention Awareness Week (September 22-September 26), Adult Vision Rehabilitation Manager Beth Daisy is sharing some helpful tips for preventing falls if you or someone you love is living with visual impairment and blindness....

September 15, 2025

Future In Sight is partnering with VisionServe Alliance to help explain what low vision is and how low vision aids and devices can help those experiencing it....

August 27, 2025

As the school year begins, Teacher of Students with Vision Impairments (TSVI) Sarah White, M.Ed., CTVI is explaining why an annual exam is important and how it can influence the education plan for children who are found to have vision loss, including total blindness....

August 20, 2025

Future In Sight is partnering with VisionServe Alliance to help explain what refractive errors are, who they can affect and what you can do if you or someone you know is living with a refractive error that has led to permanent vision loss. ...

August 1, 2025

In recognition of Children's Eye Health and Safety Month (August), our Youth Services Team is breaking down vision loss and blindness in children, and reviewing some simple ways you can help advocate for your child if you think their vision health is declining....

July 17, 2025

Future In Sight is partnering with VisionServe Alliance to help explain what assistive technology is and provide examples of low, mid and high-tech tools that could help you or someone you know who is living with visual loss. ...

June 26, 2025

Now that summer is (finally) coming around, it is the perfect time of year for children to explore, move, and learn indoors and out! Providing young children with visual impairments opportunities to use their senses in fun, simple, and engaging ways is a great way to keep the learning going all summer long....