Get your questions answered about glasses for macular degeneration Are you considering whether to invest in smart glasses for macular degeneration? In this post we will answer 5 important questions about this technology. If you have other questions we haven’t...
Discover a free online library of books and enjoy reading again Your search for an online library of books ends here. If you have an e-reader such as a Kindle, you can access thousands of titles digitally. For those with low vision, Kindle e-readers offer a range of...
Our last interview in this series featured Bernie McGee, who discussed how assistive technology has helped him build a successful career in the building and construction trade. We are now “turning the tables” and chatting with our founder and president,...
Libraries reopening With libraries reopening, library administrators are juggling a bazillion tasks in order to reopen safely and expediently. Here are 4 free resources that will help ease the burden. American Library Association’s State Funding Guide As...
Library programming during the pandemic Library programming is not an easy task, especially during a pandemic. From coast to coast, libraries have done an enormous public service throughout the COVID-19 crisis. We have seen libraries pivot quickly, adjusting...
Library access and The American Rescue Plan Act On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. As part of this funding package, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) was allocated $200 million, its largest...
We are excited to launch our new interview series, “Why AT (Assistive Technology) Matters to Me.” In our first interview, Mr. Bernie McGee discusses how assistive technology has helped him build a successful career while navigating vision loss. Career...
Proper lighting is crucial for people with low vision. This post will help deepen your understanding of why lighting is so important, and how using LED lamps can help enhance your remaining vision. Low vision lighting: 6 things you should know Why is proper lighting...
I held my daughter close, enjoying a few moments of serenity as warm sunshine poured down on us from a wintry blue sky. Just moments ago, my almost-two-year-old toddler had been kicking and screaming in the playground parking lot, refusing to don her winter boots. ...
Are you a caregiver for someone who is visually impaired? February is national age related macular degeneration (AMD) and low vision awareness month. Throughout the course of the month, we’ll be sharing tools and resources for both visually impaired people as...
