Category: Low Vision

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

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, …

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What is Occupational Therapy?

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 and cognitive changes.” Occupational Therapy and …

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Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Pre-Employment Training Program

The Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind has an amazing Pre-Employment Training program for Young Adults. The program runs from October to June with the students meeting up for once a month workshops and ends with a 3-week intensive workshop in July. This years’ program consisted of 7 students completing these workshops and internships. The students …

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Introducing JAWS Training for Teachers and AT Instructors

Are you a teacher of the visually impaired or an assistive technology instructor? Want tips on where to start with your students? Visit our Teachers’ Resources page to learn about new JAWS training for teachers and AT instructors. About the Training “JAWS Training for Teachers and AT instructors” will assist you when teaching students how …

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