Category: Low Vision

Celebrate Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month

Elizabeth Whitaker February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

As 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 …

Challenging Expectations at Work

Low Vision November 29, 2022

Starting 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 …

Challenging Expectations: At School

Low Vision November 2, 2022

Did 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 …

August 2022 Freedom Scientific Student of the Month

Elizabeth Whitaker September 1, 2022September 1, 2022

The 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 …

Student of the Month Highlights

Elizabeth Whitaker July 4, 2022July 4, 2022

The 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. Due to the busy July conference schedule, rather than featuring a student this month, we are highlighting a few of our favorite stories. Brennan Brennan …

Learn Tips on Using Magnification for Everyday Tasks

Elizabeth Whitaker June 8, 2022

Are you looking for ways to perform daily activities using video magnification? Join us Thursday, June 9 at noon Eastern time for a live webinar, “Tips from the Field on Using Magnification for Home-Based and Self-Care Tasks.” What You’ll Learn Mike Wood and Michelle Williams will provide tips for choosing the right products to perform …

May 2022 Freedom Scientific Students of the Month

Elizabeth Whitaker June 2, 2022June 2, 2022

The 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 Students of the Month for May 2022 are two sisters from Alabama, Ivy-Ann and Saffy, who are 13 and 12 years old. Home-schooled by …

Join Us for Tips and Tricks for a More Enjoyable OCR Experience

Elizabeth Whitaker May 25, 2022

Are you in the market for an optical character recognition (OCR) device? Want to get the most out of scanning and reading text with an OCR device? Join us Thursday, May 26 at noon Eastern time for a live webinar, “Tips and Tricks for a More Enjoyable OCR Experience.” Mike Wood and Michelle Williams will …

Join Us for Low Vision Basics – The Importance of Lighting, Eye Protection, and Magnification

Elizabeth Whitaker January 12, 2022

Want to learn how to overcome challenges of low vision? Join us Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Noon Eastern time for a webinar, Low Vision Basics – The Importance of Lighting, Eye Protection, and Magnification. What We’ll Cover? The right lighting, eye protection, and magnification make all the difference when performing tasks such as reading, …

Guide Dogs – Devoted and Hardworking

Low Vision August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 1

More than 50% of US households have a dog as a pet and these furry companions make great walking partners and help to reduce loneliness. About 5% of people who are blind or vision impaired have a dog that is not only a companion but also a vital part of their everyday life and helping …