Resources
Using Social Media with a Visual Impairment or Blindness: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
It wasn’t too long ago when people would bemoan: “The Internet is terrible for society. Using it isolates yourself. There is no human interaction or engagement.” Of course, that was before Facebook and other social networks took the world by storm. Today, over a billion people a day around the world check in on Facebook…
Read MoreDiagnosed with Macular Degeneration… Now What (1 of 12) – Ophthalmologist
So, you have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, now what? Many, when being told they have Macular Degeneration, inaccurately hear, “I’m going blind”, and that can feel like your whole world is collapsing. It is extremely rare to go completely blind from Macular Degeneration, whether you have either the wet or dry type. If someone…
Read MoreTouchscreen Smartphone Accessibility for People with Visual Impairments and Blindness
When a sighted person uses a touchscreen smartphone or tablet, he or she taps icons or slides a finger across the display in order to make things happen. Happily, the three major touchscreen platforms from Apple, Google, and Microsoft, each include two built-in accessibility features for people with visual impairments: a screen magnifier and a…
Read MoreBrailleNote Touch Plus Training
Excelling in the Connected Classroom with the BrailleNote Touch Plus New England Low Vision and Blindness and Humanware are excited to offer an informative webinar on working on the newest features of the BrailleNote Touch Plus. This webinar will offer one hour of continuing education credits for ACVREP certified professionals and learn about: 1. Create…
Read MoreCareer Launch @ Perkins
The transition to young adulthood can be challenging for everyone – there are higher expectations, more independence and lots of social and emotional changes to adjust to. And the stakes are even higher if you are blind or visually impaired. That’s why Perkins School for the Blind has developed programs dedicated to supporting young adults…
Read MoreNew Baseball Red Sox Yankees Eye Chart
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Read MoreHow to print Braille Business Cards
It is easy to print braille business cards on Everest-D V5 using AVERY standard business card form. Quick and Low Cost To have braille on your business card is an excellent way to present your organization as a modern and inclusive organization. In the past, braille business cards were made manually or at a braille production…
Read MoreDiabetes, Vision Loss and 4 Diabetic Eye Diseases
November is Diabetes Awareness and Diabetic Eye Disease Month. This is a great time to get your eyes checked and to learn more about Diabetes, Vision Loss and the four major Diabetic Eye Diseases. Keep reading for our in-depth look. Diabetes can be a terrible disease that if untreated can lead to vision loss and even blindness. Diabetic…
Read MoreLow Vision Rehabilitation Referral Guidelines for Eye Care Professionals
There comes a point for some patients with vision loss that all treatment options have been exhausted. Although follow-up is still critically important, it feels a bit hopeless that there are no more medicines, surgeries, injections or eyeglasses that can help to save or improve their eyesight and difficult conversations must be had. At these…
Read More8 Tips for Teachers with Visually Impaired Students
Teaching a student with visual impairments for the first time can be intimidating, but there are many resources available to help and there are lots of assistive technologies specifically designed for students with low vision or blindness. Every visually impaired student is different and has different needs so there is no one-size-fits-all guideline. To get…
Read MoreWhat to Bring to Make Your Low Vision Consultation a Success
Living with vision loss can be frustrating at times. There are so many challenges, and learning new ways to see and do things is never easy. As you experience vision loss, you experience a world of “can’t.” Your eye doctors may have told you that they can’t do anymore to restore your sight or to…
Read MoreFebruary is National AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month – Top 4 Next Steps
February is National AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month Ok, now what? You have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, and this might be the first time you heard the word Low Vision. What does all this mean? Here are our top 4 best next steps: Step 1 – Educate yourself – One of the best websites…
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