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Providing support and training to help adults get beyond vision loss and live life on their own terms.

Chicago, IL
Joined March 2010
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Are you attending the #USAging23 Conference this week? Be sure to find the OIB-TAC! We have an exhibit booth to share information about Time To Be Bold and other OIB-TAC resources! We hope to see you there! @theUSAging #Blindness #LowVision #VocationalRehabilitation
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“We have so stigmatized mental health and separated it from physical health. I believe we should have annual psychological checkups. Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone to just listen to us?” @choosekindness at #LCICon2023 discusses youth mental health wellness. #choosekindness
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It’s #DisabilityPrideMonth! Here are 4 tips for interacting with individuals who are #Blind or #LowVision:
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Did you know blind individuals can participate in sports and physical activities? Adapted sports like goalball, blind soccer, tandem cycling and more allow people with #VisualImpairments to engage in recreational and competitive sports. #Blind #Sports #BlindSports #Inclusivity
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Researchers at @NorthwesternMed have uncovered intricacies about how retinal cell synapses work. Read more: nei.nih.gov/about/news-and-e… #NEIResearchNews
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Replying to @CBM_Global
@CBM_Global #MentalHealth Director @julian_eaton will deliver a keynote presentation "Why the Eye: Innovative Mental Health Approaches" at the @PBA_savingsight #EyeSummit on 13 July. Make sure to catch this relevant topic! Register & join: PreventBlindness.org/eyesumm…
Join us for the keynote presentation from Dr. @julian_eaton, @CBM_Global, @LSHTM, @GMentalHealth, "Why the Eye: Innovative #MentalHealth Approaches" on day 2, July 13, of the @PBA_savingsight #EyeSummit! Free registration at: PreventBlindness.org/eyesumm… #mentalhealthmatters
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Be sure to check them out at seeingeye.org/blog/five-safe…
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Did you know that reports of lost or missing pets increase immediately following fireworks displays? The Seeing Eyes assembled a list of five tips for you in hopes of keeping all our canine and feline friends safe this holiday season.
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Artificial Intelligence is becoming part of day-to-day life, even in eye care. The Modern Retina team explores the latest AI news – and the most exciting predictions – from the #Ophthalmology world in this special feature. Read now, from @ModernRetina: modernretina.com/view/ai-adv…
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Ever wonder what a #ScreenReader is? It brings life to text and images on the screen for #Blind and #Low Vision. Check out this blog post to learn more about screen readers and assistive technologies. ow.ly/RGBH50OSTsQ
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THIS IS A MYTH. Only about 15% of people who are #Blind or #VisuallyImpaired see total darkness. The majority of individuals who are blind or visually impaired have some residual #Vision. For example, some people could have light, color, or form perception. #MythBusterMonday
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#MothersDay is this Sunday! Still in the market for a card? Check out these recommendations - including #braille, #LargePrint, tactile, recordable cards and more - that are #accessible for moms who are #blind or #VisuallyImpaired. 💌 #BlindNewWorld desmoinesregister.com/story/…
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#DYK? The retina (the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye) uses different types of cone cells to detect different colors. Our #ImageOfTheMonth shows cone cells that detect blue light and green light. Learn more about how your eyes work: nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-…
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This post is another in our series related to Older Americans Month. Transportation remains an ongoing problem for people who are blind or have low vision, and this post lays out some of the efforts that are underway to increase accessibility. bit.ly/3L9zyRg
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I saw a tweet about @BeMyEyes from @Hulisani_ , downloaded the app yesterday and just got my first call. Helped an elderly lady with her aircon (adjusting the heat because she was cold) and I think we did alright 🙌🏾
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Happy #StarWarsDay! Celebrate this day with films and series from the franchise that first took us to a galaxy far, far away. Check out the home page of adp.acb.org to find our selection of @starwars titles with #AudioDescription, and #MayThe4thBeWithYou!
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Are you a braille instructor or knowledgeable in braille? Want to learn braille? We have a field test opportunity for Braille Brain, a free online self-paced course to teach braille to those who already read print. Apply to be a field tester by 5/15/23 bit.ly/3pNiSVs
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Illinois AAAs are in DC this week for the USAging Policy Briefing & Capitol Hill Day. They met this morning with @SenatorDurbin's staff on Capitol Hill to advocate for Older Americans Act services. #USAgingAPB @theUSAging
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NYT: ‘The godfather of AI’ quits Google and warns of danger ahead nytimes.com/2023/05/01/techn… Indeed my biggest concern is that #AI will be abused for flooding the world with credible-looking but fake information
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