Health and Wellness

Health and wellness related news/stories concerning the blind and visually impaired communities.

Disability Employment: The Pandemic’s Effects on the Labor Force

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Throughout the past couple of years, COVID has had an impact on how…

11 months ago

Happy Birthday, ADA! 33 Years of Success with Many More to Come.

Happy birthday, ADA! Quick Takeaways The law that greatly improved the civil rights and equal treatment of people with disabilities,…

1 year ago

Accessibility and Equality

Key Takeaways Accessibility and equality are closely linked because accessibility ensures everyone receives equal treatment from organizations. Accessibility is essential…

1 year ago

Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day

The need for digital accessibility is more significant than ever. Don't believe us? Just look at these stats: About 16%…

1 year ago

Advice for the Sandwich Generation Regarding Blindness and Low Vision

The sandwich generation is defined as adults, typically in the age range of 30-years to 50-years, who are caring for…

2 years ago

Civil Rights, Affordable Healthcare Act, and Exploring Equal Access

Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) of 2010 is a health reform law that focuses…

2 years ago

10 Common Courtesies To Offer People Who Are Blind

How do I interact with someone who has a visual disability? Many people have never interacted with someone who has…

2 years ago

Why is Braille Literacy So Critical?

Braille literacy is reading, comprehending, and writing in braille. Look at it this way: literacy for students without a visual…

2 years ago

The 411 on Section 508

Section 508 of The Rehabilitation Act  To understand Section 508, we need to first look at The Rehabilitation Act of…

2 years ago

Low Expectations Limit People with Visual Disabilities

The expectations we put on others can encourage the pursuit of great things or hinder the growth of an individual.…

2 years ago