Why Assistive Technology Matters to Me: Stu Flom
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,...
4 Free Ways to Take the Stress Out of Libraries Reopening
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...
Libraries ace pandemic programming
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...
Making library access a reality for the visually impaired
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...
Why AT Matters to Me: Bernie McGee
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...
6 things you should know about lighting and LED lamps if you have low vision
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...
Lighting and health
I held my daughter close one February afternoon, 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...Supporting the caregiver
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...What does legally blind mean, really?
Definition of Blindness What does legally blind mean? The term “legally blind” originated as a means of determining who is eligible for certain government benefits. Most people who are legally blind still have some remaining vision. Legal blindness...
