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These sculptures allow individuals who are blind or have low vision the joy of seeing an animal that is on display at the zoo, by using the sense of touch to see and learn about an animal ... Envision is a Wichita-based not-for-profit agency that provides employment, job training and vision rehabilitation services to individuals who are blind or low vision. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Kerry DOD Legislation Funds Care for Blinded Veterans, Expands Veteran and Reservist Business Assistance Oct 3, 2007
Eye injuries are one of the most frequent injuries of this war, and 30% of soldiers with traumatic brain injury come home with low vision or blindness. The Kerry legislation is endorsed by the Blinded Veterans of America, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Military Officers Association of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Brain Injury Association of America, The Wounded Warrior Project, and The Schepens Eye Institute at Harvard. (PR Newswire)
Cataracts a health scourge for China's poor Sep 25, 2007
According to the World Health Organisation, 37 million people were blind in 2006 and 124 million had low vision globally. Cataracts was the cause in half of all these cases. (Scientific American)
Low vision students sent to the blind school Sep 21, 2007
Koforidua, Sept. 20, GNA - Five students with minor vision defects who were taken to the Akropong School for the Blind had been assisted by the Low Vision Centre of the Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua with eyeglasses to attend normal schools. The optometrist in-charge of the Low Vision Centre of the Eastern Regional Hospital, Mr Edmund Korda, told newsmen on Wednesday that the centre had treated 100 patients with low vision problems this year but only 40 of them had been able to acquire the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Column: Caution: Contents of this column may be silly (but you knew that) Sep 13, 2007
Here in our own newspaper, I ve seen occasional notices for a low vision support group. Hm, I wonder. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Breaking barriers Aug 30, 2007
Vision Australia head Gerard Menses says although those who are blind or have low vision can make a valuable contribution to the workforce, 70 per cent are unemployed. Among the most important tools that Vision Australia provides is the Digital Accessible Information System, Mr Menses says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Public transportation expands into Windber Aug 25, 2007
In addition to doctor's appointments, the low vision clients often go to baseball games or even to the playhouse, said Swafford. The vans are not equipped for the handicapped nor are the drivers responsible for riders who may have special needs. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Mary Cooper, 96 Aug 20, 2007
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to St. Raphael's School, Student Scholarship Fund, 924 W. 70th St., Los Angeles, CA 90044 or the Low Vision Center at St. Mary's Medical Center, 1050 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA.. Send the family a message, share a memory and check back to view the online video tribute at www. (North County Times)
Volunteer driver honored by Lions Aug 14, 2007
These places offer rehab programs, low vision clincs and computer classes. The clinics outfit the clients who still have some form of vision with lighting devices and powerful magnifying tools to help them see more clearly. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Vitamin A May Be Our Most Critical Defense Aug 8, 2007
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in every 1,000 American children has low vision or is legally blind. Vitamin A deficiency is linked to many vision problems in children and is a major public health problem in more than half the countries around the world. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hear, Hear...CRTC Says "Yes" to NBRS Proposal for "The Accessible Channel" - And More Described Popular TV Programming for Vision-Impaired Canadians Aug 2, 2007
Many people have said description does for people with no or low vision what closed-captioning does for people with hearing impairments: it makes on-screen entertainment more accessible www. audiovisioncanada. (Canada Newswire)
Reading radio service offered Jul 20, 2007
The Wichita Radio Reading Service (WRRS) is a service for persons with low vision. For more than 25 years, these folks have provided a voice to the Wichita Eagle, USA Today, magazines, novels and other materials to their listeners. (El Dorado Times, KS)
For these kids, camp sounds like a melody Jul 20, 2007
Before camp started, the organization's staff met with the children and their parents to determine their goals for camp and what adaptations were required for campers with autism, attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, low vision, spina bifida and Down Syndrome. Lasseth said before Chris' first year of camp, he had an orientation with the counselors in which he showed he could operate computers and listen to instructors. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
Visually impaired won’t miss any Harry Potter Jul 16, 2007
Books and special players are loaned free of charge to individuals who are blind, have low vision, or whose disability makes it difficult to turn the pages of a conventional book. The library offers more than 60,000 titles on audiocassette, including the Harry Potter series. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
A new way of seeing Jul 8, 2007
Jenet Melton, of Quality Vision Care in Helena, is one of the few optometrists who provide services to those with low vision, which she describes as impaired vision that cannot be fully restored by conventional glasses, contact lenses, medical treatment or surgery. Melton said there are more than 4 million people in American with low vision and 68 percent are over 65. (Helena Independent Record)
Gifts of Love receives Lions' 2007 Public Servant Award Jul 6, 2007
The club also presented their Lion of the Year award to David Yadach, and an Ambassador of Sight award from the Lions Low Vision Center to Patricia Kiser. A Melvin Jones Fellowship, the highest award in Lionism, was presented to Heidi Zacchera. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Company to update its ATMs for blind consumers Jun 28, 2007
3 million legally blind people in the United States and another 10 million with low vision, according to the Baltimore-based federation. Seventy percent of blind people are unemployed or underemployed. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Introducing cnib.ca, an accessible online resource offering Canadians vision health information Jun 19, 2007
"I find this website to be among the easiest to access and navigate," says Paul Loba, Specialist, Adaptive Technology, CNIB. "I applaud CNIB's ongoing efforts to make its site accessible for users with vision loss like myself and I encourage other organizations to follow its inclusive approach to web design." Customizable settings allow users to choose from four different text sizes and change contrast and colour schemes, benefiting the widest possible audience, including those with low vision... (Canada Newswire)
‘You can't feel sorry for yourself' Jun 15, 2007 Sites unseen, challenges overcome: Wapello woman has 'eye-opening' experience with Iowa Department of the Blind Jun 12, 2007 Summer school for the blind to be held at Carroll Jun 1, 2007 Architects Have to See The Light May 31, 2007 Vision Australia and T-Base Communications Announce Exclusive, Long-term Partnership Agreement May 23, 2007 Eyesight organization ramps up call for action May 8, 2007 Brundidge Lions celebrate 56 years Apr 25, 2007 2 genes tell of vision risks Apr 25, 2007 Virtual tool shed offers gardening solutions for elderly, disabled Apr 20, 2007 Rehabilitative program for blind holds training session downtown Apr 19, 2007 L.I.F.E. Center celebrates 10th anniversary Apr 11, 2007 Today's Events for Monday April 9 Apr 9, 2007 Clear visionHow optometrists help to improve people's sight Apr 8, 2007 Mentor teaches, fosters disabled kids Apr 8, 2007 Out of the shadows, the barriers facing the blind Mar 26, 2007 Web technology brings text, images into focus Mar 24, 2007 Educational video increases knowledge but not behavior Mar 21, 2007 A friend in need, indeed Mar 16, 2007 LMS students learn about blindness Mar 11, 2007 Common ADA problems Mar 9, 2007 Justice Department Releases New Americans With Disabilities Act Technical Assistance Materials Feb 28, 2007 A Unique Travel Experience for the Visually Impaired with Traveleyes and Trekker Talking GPS System Feb 21, 2007 Windsor seniors learn about their vision problems Feb 10, 2007 Bill would license low-vision drivers Feb 9, 2007 Business Digest Feb 7, 2007 Veterans News Feb 6, 2007 No talent required for fame Feb 5, 2007 MSU grant to aid in education of the blind Feb 4, 2007 Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Disability Rights Advocates Partner to Create Care Application for Visually-Impaired Customers Jan 24, 2007 The Spanish National Organization for the Blind (ONCE) Names the Winning Entry in the Fourth International R & D Award in New Technologies for the Blind and Visually Impaired Jan 20, 2007 JRRD releases single-topic issue focused on vision rehabilitation Jan 12, 2007 Today's Events for Monday, Jan. 8, 2007 Jan 8, 2007 Lions plan wine tasting fundraiser Jan 7, 2007
A peer-facilitated low vision community group meets at the Addie Meedom House in Crescent City. To participate, call group. (Daily Triplicate)
UAB opens expanded low vision rehab center Jun 14, 2007
The $300,000 remodeling and expansion project at UAB's Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation is complete. The University of Alabama at Birmingham will debut the renovations to the nation's first fully integrated low vision rehabilitation center at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital ... Low vision is not correctable by standard glasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery. (Birmingham Business Journal)
Through the Iowa Department For the Blind s Independent Living Rehabilitation Program, elderly or multiply-disabled persons with low vision learn the skills they need so they can live independently and participate actively in family and community life. Independent living teachers and service coordinators travel throughout the state to provide a variety of services in homes and local communities. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The program is in need of a number of items to support their classes including floor lamps, goose lamps, leather belt kits, small craft kits, three or four 24-inch televisions, sewing machines and supplies such as buttons, yarn, thread, batting, scissors and such adaptive devices as seam guides, and needle hand-threaders, talking thermostats and scales, 20/20 pens, erasable pens, wide line markers, low vision NOIR Sun Shield kitc Blue Light Magnifier kit, hand made blindfolds, Wheatley Tactile... (Helena Independent Record)
Low vision, coupled with boomers' propensity toward independent living, suggests a different set of easy design solutions from complete blindness, which affects only 8 percent of all visually impaired people ... Danise Levine, assistant director of the IDEA Center at University at Buffalo, says that while universal design principles take low vision into account, existing standards are prejudiced against low-vision building occupants ... The Center of Design for an Aging Society recently... (BusinessWeek)
People who are blind or have low vision in Australia and New Zealand gain expanded access to alternative format statement services OTTAWA, May 23 /CNW Telbec/ - T-Base Communications announced today they have signed an exclusive, multi-year partnership enabling people who are blind or have low vision across Australia and New Zealand to access their financial, telecom and utility statements, and other private and personal information in Braille, large print, e-text and audio formats ...... (Canada Newswire)
"In the developing world, blindness is a disease of poverty that affects millions. Among the poorest people - especially the old and very young - visual impairment is a direct threat to life. Our approach is to work with partners in developing countries to help them build capacity to the point where they can sustain their own high-quality, comprehensive eye care and community development activities. Funding these projects depends on greater participation from the Canadian public." There are an... (Canada Newswire)
Low vision and macular degeneration are also major sight concerns. Twenty-five million dollars of the Sight First II campaign has been earmarked for sight research. (Troy Messenger, AL)
"This is very important news," said Bruce Rosenthal, chief of the low vision clinical practice at Lighthouse International, a vision rehabilitation organization in Manhattan. "We now know that genes put people at risk for macular degeneration," adding that environmental factors, notably smoking and obesity, can also increase a person's chances of developing age-related macular degeneration. (Newsday -- Health)
f you are a gardener and you have a type of limitation low vision, you have a bad back, because you have bad knees or are just getting older it talks about how you can continue to garden for the long haul. A key resource for the program is an online Virtual Tool Shed, which features gardening tips and facts as well as a guide to specialized tools designed to make gardening easier for those with physical limitations. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Bill Steinmetz, from the Beaumont branch and a participant in the session who has low vision, took his time listening to the traffic sounds to know what kind of intersection he had reached. He said his eyes were completely covered with blackout goggles so he could develop his other senses. (Brenham Banner, TX)
We eventually will explore hiring a deaf interpreters, and get more involved with low vision consumers. But we re doing pretty well right now. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Low vision support meets. Today, Casper Area Low Vision Support will host a post-Easter gathering, at St Mark's Parish Hall, 701 So. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
I work as a consultant optometrist at the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB), seeing patients with low vision often who have been registered with varying degrees of sight loss ... I also work in the Service Development and Research team at RNIB, as a senior advisor, raising the profile of eye health and low vision in the area of the professional and public sector and supporting RNIB campaigns, media and policy ... Clinics at the RNIB consist of low vision assessments working in a multi... (BBC News -- UK)
The nonprofit agency in Orlando offers vision-rehabilitation services to Central Floridians of all ages with low vision or blindness. Quilty also works part-time as a parent adviser at the Florida School for the Deaf & Blind in St. Augustine. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
AN ALARMING 63 per cent of potential workers who are blind or have low vision are unemployed or too discouraged to look for work, figures released by the leading blindness agency, Vision Australia, show. This is five times the national average. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
"It is suitable for anyone who has difficulty seeing, from those with low vision to the blind. The system converts text into digital sound.". Low-vision people can also use WAT to enlarge fonts to double their original size, color text and backgrounds to create a sharper contrast and increase line spacing. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Boston, MA An educational and motivational video, designed to increase emotional well-being and use of adaptive devices in low vision patients increased knowledge but did not change behavior or emotions, says Schepens Eye Research Institute scientists in a study in the March Issue of Optometry n Science. "While our video clearly succeeded in increasing patients' knowledge of macular degeneration and the availability of adaptive devices and techniques, it did not change their emotional response... (EurekAlert!)
As she wiped her tears away, Christine, who has low vision, related how Jeanette had helped her in class, making it possible for her to become one of 11 top STPM scorers in the country ... I am surprised to be among the top 11 as I was nominated for the low vision top student category initially, said Christine, who plans to study law with Jeanette. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
They wore goggles made to simulate low vision, and then tried to copy notes from the blackboard. They also conducted blindfolded exercises on the playground, arranging a rope into a square. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Permanent signage in buildings must be in Braille, with high contrast or with raised lettering for those who are blind or with low vision. This would facilitate their navigating around those facilities independently. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
"People who are deaf or hard of hearing, those who are blind or have low vision, and individuals with other types of disabilities are entitled to equal access to state and local government programs, services and activities," added Assistant Attorney General Kim. "These new chapters of the Tool Kit contain practical guidance, including checklists and action steps, that state, county and city officials can use to identify and resolve ADA compliance issues in government agencies and programs across... (PR Newswire)
HumanWare provides products to blind and low vision people and students with learning disabilities. HumanWare's many innovative products include BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for blind people in education, in business and in their personal lives; the Victor Reader product line, the world's leading digital audiobook players; and SmartView Xtend, the first fully modular and upgradeable CCTV-based video magnifier. (Canada Newswire)
One of the groups that uses the center facilities for their periodic meetings is the Windsor Low Vision Group, a group comprised of seniors with low vision or blindness ... The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that more than 161 million people are visually impaired, of whom 124 million people have low vision and 37 million are blind worldwide ... 4 people have low vision. (Windsor Journal, CT)
West Virginias training program for drivers with extremely low vision is an international model, imitated from Oregon to Maryland, and even Quebec ... Although state workers have trained hundreds of officials across the country in how to run a comprehensive low-vision driving program, West Virginia does not allow people classified as having low vision to apply for drivers licenses ... Two bills have been introduced in the House of Delegates that would allow the state to grant licenses to... (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Nine M&T Bank automated teller machines, equipped with audio jacks for people with low vision and available in English and Spanish, are available at the airport. The bank plans to install 18 ATMs, including one at its new branch. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Low vision services will be available at all VA eye clinics, and every network will offer intermediate and advanced low-vision services including a full spectrum of optical devices and electronic visual aids ... Within this group approximately 157,000 are legally blind, and 1,026,000 have low vision. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
" "You were the best," he says. Another note: My family says I am the best dancer. "Assuming you can find a screener with exceptionally low vision and impaired hearing, what exactly do you plan on doing for your audition. " "I will be doing my high school fight song with the corresponding arm motions but minus the pom-poms. (Buffalo News -- Arts)
lind students should not have to be sent off to schools for the blind, said Dr. Brenda Cavenaugh, a research professor with the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision at MSU, noting blind students benefit from being part of the regular classroom and living at home with their families, rather than being cordoned off in schools for the blind. here needs to be a teacher preparation program, added Cavenaugh, noting Mississippi fares far worse than other states in the... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
"DRA is pleased that PGorking to provide CARE applications in a format that will be easy for all consumers to access, including people with low vision, seniors, and anyone else who struggles with small print in forms. The last thing people who qualify for CARE need is an application form that is difficult to read," said DRA Managing Attorney Melissa Kasnitz. PGDRA worked meticulously using guidelines from the National Standards and Criteria for the Visually Handicapped's (NAVH) Standards ria for... (PR Newswire)
Organizations from France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan and Russia also submitted entries for the R rd. In addition to the winning project, other entries for the Fourth International R rd included: -- A system to help the visually impaired better access public transportation -- A fingertip color recognition device -- A Braille machine for recognizing musical symbols to help with musical transcription and learning music -- An Internet browser enabling low vision access to the World Wide Web As... (PR Newswire)
Our study investigated whether preferred retinal locus (PRL) and scotoma placement were related to text navigation ability in subjects with low vision. We also investigated whether a trained retinal loci (TRL) could be developed in the better-seeing eyes of subjects with low vision who were long-term PRL users ... Recognition distance of pedestrian traffic signals by individuals with low vision, pg. (EurekAlert!)
Low vision support meets. The Casper Area Low Vision Support group will hold its regular monthly meeting today at the St Mark's Parish Hall, 701 S. Wolcott promptly at 1 p.m. Transportation or info: 234 3980. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
These include the Connecticut Eye Research Foundation, Camp Hemlocks, Connecticut Diabetes Association and Low Vision Centers. Also, Orange community grants, scholarships for Amity High School graduates, Case Memorial Library, Fidelco Guild Dog Foundation, the Orange Senior Center, the Leo Club at Foundation School, the annual Thanksgiving Dinner for seniors and the annual Easter Egg Hunt for local children. (Ivorytown Beacon, CT)
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