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Each October, Blindness Awareness Month and World Sight Day (observed on the second Thursday of the month) invite us to reflect on the global impact of vision loss, learn about prevention, and recognize the tools and technologies that empower people who are blind. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2.2 billion people have near …
Read More Blindness Awareness Month: Focus on Education and AccessibilityThis July marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush, the ADA transformed the landscape of civil rights by protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination and ensuring equal access in all areas of public life. Whether it’s employment, education, transportation, …
Read More Celebrating 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities ActApril is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), occupational therapy helps people participate in everyday activities. “Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical …
Read More Low Vision and Occupational Therapy: Enhancing IndependenceFebruary is recognized as both Low Vision Awareness Month and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month; bringing focus to the significant impact vision impairment can have on individuals, as well as the resources and tools available to enhance their quality of life. Understanding Low Vision and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Low vision is a vision …
Read More February is AMD and Low Vision Awareness MonthThe Freedom Scientific Student of the Month program features K-12 students living in the U.S. who are blind or visually impaired and use Freedom Scientific technology to achieve educational goals. The Student of the Month for August 2023 is Brock from Tennessee. He will begin attending the University of Alabama in the fall, where he …
Read More August 2023 Student of the MonthThe Freedom Scientific Student of the Month program features K-12 students living in the U.S. who are blind or visually impaired and use Freedom Scientific technology to achieve educational goals. The Student of the Month for May 2023 is Mohamed, a senior from Minnesota. Mohamed grew up with 20/20 vision, but during his freshman year …
Read More May 2023 Student of the MonthAs February comes to a close, we want to recognize Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month. The American Academy of Ophthalmology reports nearly 2.1 million Americans age 50 and over are diagnosed with late stage AMD, which can lead to acute visual impairment. This makes it a leading cause of vision loss …
Read More Celebrate Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness MonthStarting at a very young age, people begin to think about what they want to do and who they want to be when they grow up. Once they experience different aspects of life and pursue varying avenues of education, these expectations may change. People may face challenges and obstacles while striving to achieve their goals …
Read More Challenging Expectations at WorkDid you know there are 57,983 registered legally blind school-age children in the United States? This number is expected to continue to grow substantially. For these school-aged children and young adults pursuing a college degree, access to printed and digital materials is essential for their educational success. Vispero’s focus has always been on developing products …
Read More Challenging Expectations: At SchoolThe Freedom Scientific Student of the Month program features K-12 students living in the U.S. who are blind or visually impaired and use Freedom Scientific technology to achieve educational goals. The Student of the Month for August 2022 is Ky’Ren, a senior from Louisiana. Ky’Ren uses JAWS and ZoomText to complete schoolwork both in and …
Read More August 2022 Freedom Scientific Student of the Month