This magical California camp is designed by—and for—visually impaired people
From cane-detectable paths to spaces with acoustic cues, this camp was designed to alleviate common pain points. The 2017 ...
Guide Dogs partners with Arup on event to champion inclusive design in the built environment
Guide Dogs, the UK’s leading charity for people with sight loss, has partnered with global sustainable development ...
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Blind children to benefit from $10,000 donation
Children who are born with little or no sight are in danger of missing important milestones — such as learning to crawl or ...
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Jewish library nonprofit for visually impaired announces new head librarian
JBI Library, a Jewish nonprofit headquartered in New York City, announced Jill Rothstein as its new head librarian.
Ireland's first visually impaired politician resigns after drunk arrest
The first visually impaired politician to serve in Ireland's parliament has resigned from his party after being arrested ...
Blind skateboarder fundraises to donate iPads to visually impaired youth
Brent Devloo hopes to inspire kids who become blind to not only continue their schooling but to return to their passions as soon as they can.
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Braille for sports: Haptic handheld broadcasts games to your fingertips
It’s not always easy to picture exactly what’s going on while listening to a sports radio broadcast – so spare a thought for people with impaired vision who don’t have another option. Well now they do ...
Learning about visual impairment can open our eyes
It was fascinating to hear her talk about the different challenges her students face, and the different challenges she faces ...
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Sir Elton John has ‘new respect for sight-impaired people’
After contracting an infection that severely hit his vision, Sir Elton John has said he has a “new respect for sight-impaired ...
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H1N2v flu hospitalizes Iowa patient
The patient has recovered after hospitalization, and no exposure to pigs or related illnesses have been found.
Sir Elton John, 77, admits he's had days 'where he feels miserable' about his declining vision after an infection left him blind in one eye
The legendary musician, 77, contracted a severe eye infection he contracted in July in France which left him blind in his right eye, with 'limited vision' in his left.
Sir Elton John has ‘new respect for sight-impaired people’ after vision issue
Sir Elton John has said he has a “new respect for sight-impaired people” after he contracted an eye infection that affected ...