Insights from Staff Member, Stephanie Hurd

After school fun for youth and teens who are blind and visually impaired

Learn about after school activity options for individuals aging from preschool through high school. It’s all about tapping into interests and strengths each youth who is blind and visually impaired possesses. Explore, engage, and most of all, have after school fun! ...

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Where exactly is “over there”? Providing direction to individuals who are blind and visually impaired

Read on to learn how to provide direction to individuals who are blind and visually impaired....

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Tips for interacting with blind and visually impaired

Tips for interacting with individuals who are blind and visually impaired

Read on for some tips for you if you’re ever working with or interacting with someone who is blind or visually impaired....

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prescription UV glasses

August 3, 2023

How to protect your eyes indoors and outdoors

You probably have heard that you should protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, but did you know you should protect your eyes indoors as well? ...

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group on trail

July 25, 2023

Accessible hiking trails in New Hampshire

This July marks the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We’re partnering with The Nature Conservancy to highlight accessible trails all across the state of New Hampshire. The following trails feature flat, wide paths suitable for visitors of all ages and abilities:...

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Staff members playing an accessible board game

July 17, 2023

Making board games accessible

Learn how to create an accessible board game from the instructions to the pieces!...

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July 6, 2023

Summer fun options for youth who are blind and visually impaired

Make the most of your youth’s summer vacation and grab hold of some summer fun! You may even be considering a gentle shift from a care free summertime lifestyle to finding an emphasis on having some productive fun your children can use as enjoyable skills to bring back to school....

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Provider and client looking at cellphones

June 26, 2023

Smart home devices for low or no vision

Think you don’t need a smart home device? Well, you might want to rethink your preconceived notions of what a smart home device can do for you!...

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woman using a signature guide to sign her name

June 13, 2023

Practical home tips from someone with low vision

Living with vision loss at any age can be frustrating, but simple changes can increase your quality of life and independence. The following tips may help you or a loved one better navigate your home safely, gain more independence, and maintain a higher quality of life....

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May 16, 2023

Maintaining your eye health

"Eye" bet you didn’t know that May is Healthy Vision Month! Read on for a short list of things you can do to maintain or improve your eye health....

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May 3, 2023

Technology is the everyday friend to individuals with low or no vision

With technology as your friend, you’ll tackle CCP-not just cooking, cleaning and paying bills, but move beyond with creative, constructive, and practical fundamentals of technology for every day living!...

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a girl examines her eyes

April 6, 2023

An overview of Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)

Read on to learn more about Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment as well as 16 visual characteristics of those with CVI....

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April 3, 2023

A different type of ABCs: Adjustment-to-Blindness Counseling

Adjustment-to-Blindness Counseling offers support to individuals who are just beginning their journey with vision loss as well as those who may have started their journey some time ago. ...

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puzzle pieces together that read peer-to-peer

March 16, 2023

The benefits of peer-to-peer interactions for individuals who are blind and visually impaired

Learn about the benefits of peer-to-peer interactions. ...

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March 14, 2023

Understanding vision-related symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Did you know that March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month? Let's take a minute to discuss some of the vision-related symptoms individuals with MS may experience....

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