Editorâs note: As you begin your holiday shopping, consider supporting individuals who are blind or low vision. Check out our list of books authored and small businesses owned by individuals who are blind/low vision. Holiday Gifts: Supporting Authors and Business-Owners Who Are Blind or Low Vision Itâs beginning to feel a lot like the holiday … Continued
I recently met with a first-grade student for our second orientation and mobility (O&M) lesson. He had been issued a cane and tip by a previous certified orientation and mobility specialist (COMS). At about 20 minutes into our 60-minute lesson, he began to complain of being tired. This puzzled me because I have been his … Continued
Editorâs note: When Aimie Strachan was told her daughter needed to wear an eye patch for thirty minutes per day, she began searching for a book to explain the process to her daughter. When she couldnât find a book, she decided to write it herself. Aime Strachan shares her story. Author of âMatildaâs Eye Patchâ … Continued
Share Your Insights and Concerns with the Office of Special Education Programs. Weâre Listening! By Rebecca Sheffield and Eric Caruso As project officers in the U.S. Department of Educationâs Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), we work with grant-funded projects and centers across the United States to support the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities … Continued
Editorâs note:TeenTober⢠is a new, nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October and aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services and the innovative ways teen services helps teens learn new skills, and fuel their passions in and outside the library. Today we look at inspiring your teen who is blind or low vision to … Continued
Editorâs note: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). To help your young person who is blind or low vision prepare for a satisfying adult life and meaningful employment, you can work with them on the skills of The Expanded Core Curriculum for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired which include self-determination skills. … Continued
Editorâs note: Join the United States Association of Blind Athletes for National Blind Sports Week (Sept. 28-Oct. 3), a six-day virtual experience focused on participation and awareness of sports and opportunities available to athletes who are blind or low vision. The week culminates with the 3rd annual National Blind Sports Day on Saturday, Oct. 3. Today on … Continued
FC Editorâs note: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Letâs meet Denna Lambert, blind since birth, who has worked for NASA for nineteen years and counting. National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Denna Lambertâs 19 Years at NASA Denna Lambert started her career at NASA 19 years ago, and it all began with her taking … Continued
Kayla Ludlow loves being a Latina. Sheâs proud of her Hispanic heritage â her father is from Ecuador â and even though her parents split up when Kayla was young, her American-born mother made sure to teach Kayla about her heritage, including encouraging her to learn Spanish and take Latin dance classes. But people donât … Continued
A guide dog is more than manâs â or womanâs â best friend. For people who are blind or low vision, a guide dog is a loyal companion that makes navigating the world easier. Emily Nelson, a 17-year-old high school senior from Indiana, canât wait to get her dog guide. Sheâs doing her best to … Continued