Reframing Aging and Blindness/ Low Vision Posted on March 27, 2024 - 12:14 pm by Pris Rogers As we approach Older Americans Month and Healthy Vision Month in May, let’s reflect on the progress in achieving the desired long-term outcomes in the Theory of Change (TOC), adopted […]
Connect the Dots 2024 – Light & Shadow Embark on an adventure of discovery into the playful world of Connect the Dots—an educational series that turns the history and innovation of blindness and low vision into an exciting […]
Seven Embarrassing Moments as a Blind and Hard-of-Hearing Cashier Posted on February 1, 2024 - 12:56 pm by Amy Bovaird Who knew working as a grocery store cashier could be challenging, rewarding, fun, and — upon occasion — funny? As an advocate for people who are blind, it took time […]
Ace Your New Job: Tips for the First Weeks of Employment Posted on November 20, 2023 - 9:38 am by Richard Rueda Undoubtedly, starting a new job comes with excitement and anxiety. Often, people may move across the county, the state, or even the country for a new job. Recalling my first […]
Bungles in the Bakery: A Look Back as a Low Vision Clerk Posted on October 30, 2023 - 9:19 am by Amy Bovaird A New Job When the local grocery chain interviewed me for employment, I disclosed my vision impairment. “I’m legally blind and use a white cane.” They seemed to accept that […]