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Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness. Known as the silent thief of eye sight, glaucoma often progresses with no symptoms or warning signs, making it crucial to detect it early. Although more common in people over 60, glaucoma can affect...

Yesterday we celebrated World Braille Day. Most people know Braille as the "language for blind people," but what is it really? 👀 Braille is actually not a language but rather a code by which all languages may be written and read – in a nutshell, it's a tactile reading...

Eye facts! 👀 Eye injuries are very common at the start of the new year, as people are changing their routines. A corneal abrasion (scratched cornea or scratched eye) is one of the most common eye injuries. Did you know a corneal scratch can heal in only 48 hours,...

As the new year approaches, health and wellness are shifting back into focus. Getting a comprehensive eye exam should be on everyone's agenda, to ensure your vision is well cared for and to detect any diseases that could lead to vision loss or blindness. Eye exams are...

“I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle!” “No, you'll shoot your eye out.” Although this line from "A Christmas Story" is funny in the movie, it's nothing to laugh about in the real world, as the risk of eye injuries...

DYI gift idea! 🎁 Mallory Carr, a teacher for people with vision loss in California, came up with this crafty do-it-yourself idea for a Braille memory game. How to: Use cardboard, thick paper, cork board or otherwise sturdy material as your game board. Create pairs of...

🎄 Who would think the eye-catcher and focal point of the season, the Christmas tree, could be the very thing to cause you injury? 🎄 Christmas tree related eye injuries are very common! Here are some helpful tips: • Wear eye-protective wear when cutting your tree. •...

'Tis the season of holiday get-togethers. How to include people who are blind or have low vision, and help them feel comfortable at these events? • Always introduce yourself by stating your name when you meet. Encourage other people to do the same. Avoid asking the...

If you are asked to complete a task for someone who is blind or visually impaired, always leave things in the same place you found them! When things are misplaced, it's much more difficult to find them when you don't have sight.

Program Highlight! Music Appreciation is part of our Health and Wellness Program. In this course, students experience all genres of music and learn to interact with different instruments. Learning to identify sounds and specific instruments will lead to better...

African Drumming Class is offered as part of our Health and Wellness Program. In this class, students learn proper methods of striking the Djembe and Aishiko drums, and the differences between the sounds. The class fosters an environment of healing and relaxation, and...

❄️ Snow storms can be dangerous and disruptive. Here are some things to keep in mind about how snow affects people who are blind or have low vision. ❄️ Snow muffles the sounds of things, which can make orientation difficult to persons who are blind or have significant...