Insights from Future In Sight

March 1, 2022

March is Save Your Vision Month and we advocate fully for the best eye health possible for everyone....

February 14, 2022

I love my job! As Valentine’s Day arrives and I’m surging into my third month guided by my talented and loving Guide Dog Swirl, it’s time to share some early reflections, insights, and ironically perhaps to some, my vision for what is ahead....

February 7, 2022

At Future In Sight, we know that creating opportunities to socialize with peers, explore new hobbies, and receive support and training is needed now more than ever. Our monthly activities accomplish this by covering topics catering to the demands and interests of Future In Sight clients and their families....

February 2, 2022

Today I’m going to talk about getting better traction with your footwear when you are out and about this winter...

January 11, 2022

This is a question I get asked frequently as a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist. In one sense, it is a fairly simple answer, but in reality, what a white cane is, and how it can change the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired is far more complex....

December 30, 2021

As we begin 2022, are you looking for a New Year’s resolution that is good for you and that is realistic enough that you can actually follow through?...

December 7, 2021

During the holiday season, it takes extra thought and effort for parents of children and youth who are visually impaired to come up with gift ideas....

December 7, 2021

The list below truly isn’t that different from what all kids want.  Find what they are interested in and tap into those gift ideas.  Throw in a couple of new things to try and discover new interests as well....

November 30, 2021

This picture shows the BARD Mobile App for the NLS Talking Books Program on the left and the Libby library app on the right. Close inspection would show that there is a slight light-blue colored “veil” to the screens and that the play buttons on both apps are the only part of the screen not “veiled.”...

November 22, 2021

The Future In Sight Board of Directors announced at its Annual Meeting that Randy Pierce has been appointed as the next President and Chief Executive Officer. Randy is an experienced nonprofit leader who lives the mission of inspiring all individuals to achieve their peak potential, especially those who experience vision loss and blindness....

November 22, 2021

The Future In Sight Board of Directors announced at its Annual Meeting that Randy Pierce has been appointed as the next President and Chief Executive Officer....

November 16, 2021

It probably won’t come as a surprise that the month which contains Thanksgiving is also known as National Gratitude Month. ...

November 1, 2021

Future In Sight invites you to participate in this year’s GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity taking place on November 30, 2021. Recent data shows that people are highly motivated to give in 2021, and supporting those in your community is a great way to make an impact!...

October 29, 2021

My field of view was limited to 40 degrees with no peripheral vision. I experienced extreme sensitivity to white light and had to keep my surroundings pretty dim and be very mindful of glare. Any bright light and I might not see anything for a few moments until my eyes adjusted. I had impaired depth perception, so my head was constantly on a swivel to avoid crashing into things....

October 28, 2021

The Federal Act to Promote the Education of the Blind was enacted by Congress in 1879. This act is a means for providing adapted educational materials to eligible students meeting the blindness. An annual registration of eligible students determines a per capita amount of money designated for the purchase of educational materials. These materials are produced by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH)....