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September 9, 2019

What is Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)?

Did you know that the fastest growing cause of visual impairment in children has nothing to do with the eyes?...

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January 4, 2019

7 updates you can make to your home if you are going to be welcoming someone with a visual impairement

When it comes time for a friend or family member with a visual impairment to move into your home, there are certain things you can do to make your home safe and welcoming. Some accommodations will have to be made after they move in when you have a better understanding of their individual needs. But there are some basics that can be done today to ease the transition....

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May 24, 2017

Inmates learn braille in order to help convert restaurant menus, books and textbooks

The Associated Press recently reported on the educational training currently being provided to inmates at the State of NH women's prison....

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February 20, 2017

What causes a person to go blind?

“Feeling My Way Into Blindness,” an essay published in The New York Times in November by Edward Hoagland, an 84-year-old nature and travel writer and novelist, expressed common fears about the effects of vision loss on quality of life....

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February 6, 2017

Making the kitchen more accessible for individuals with vision impairments

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, there are strategies and improvements you can make in the kitchen to improve accessibility for yourself or a loved one with impaired vision. Here’s a look at a few easy ways to make your kitchen more accessible....

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March 17, 2016

7 simple adjustments you can make if you are losing your vision

Vision loss, at any age, can potentially be overwhelming. That doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice doing what you love to do or giving up your independence....

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