Health and Wellness

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

Happy Birthday, ADA! Here’s to 34 Years of Success.

Quick Takeaways We're saying "Happy birthday!" to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which turns 34 this year. This law…

2 months 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: More than…

5 months ago

Accessible Healthcare Documents and Why They Matter

“Please fill out this paperwork and someone will call your name soon.” The standard phrase said when checking in for…

12 months ago

Medicare Open Enrollment & Visual Disabilities: How to get the format you need

It's just about time for Medicare's open enrollment period, and we know you're doing your research. The problem is that…

1 year ago

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…

2 years ago

Accessibility and Equality

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

2 years 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 years ago