Posts by Jennifer Drue
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Diabetes Awareness
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 373 million Americans have diabetes. That’s 1 in 10 people in the U.S.! Possibly even more worrisome, an estimated 96 million adults in the country (1 in 3) have prediabetes.
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2023 Lighthouse Guild Awards Lecture
Watch this year's Lighthouse Guild Awards Lectures which feature the Bressler Prize awardee, Dr. Wiley A. Chambers, who talks about the process of approving new ophthalmic drugs. The Pisart Award recipient, Mr. Saqib Shaikh, discusses how the power of technology can empower people with vision loss through the Seeing AI project. Additionally, the Morse Lecture recipient, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, elaborates on the importance of advocacy for people with disabilities.
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Improving health and avoiding diabetes-related complications is essential for millions of people in the United States who have diabetes. One of the most common and serious complications of diabetes is vision loss. Lighthouse Guild offers the following tips to help reduce risk and preserve eyesight.
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Halloween Eye Safety
Halloween can be a fun and festive holiday. Still, it’s also important to prioritize eye safety, especially if you or your children are wearing costumes that involve masks, makeup, or accessories that could potentially harm your eyes.
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Dr. Calvin Roberts Talks about Contact Lenses on The Dave Nemo Show, SiriusXM Road Dog Trucking Station
Dr. Calvin Roberts talks about Contact Lenses on The Dave Nemo Show, SiriusXM Road Dog Trucking station. Road Dog Trucking keeps over a million professional drivers and industry stakeholders informed of current and pending issues affecting the trucking industry, ranging from transportation legislation and technology to health and wellness.
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Accessible Voting: Know Your Rights!
Learn about the accessible voting machines and tools available at every polling site. You have the right to vote privately and independently.
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Conditions of Myopia
View Video Content herein is strictly for informational purposes; it is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard, or delay…
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Panel Discussion: Making Entertainment Media Accessible for People with Vision Impairment
Expert panelists in music production, communications, and a professional DJ provide their insights on how users with vision impairment access visual media.
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Workshop: Spectrum Access App for People with Vision Impairment
Movies, television, and other visual media are now accessible to users who are visually impaired through the free Spectrum Access App.
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Can My Child See the Blackboard?
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, a national health observance during back-to-school season that highlights the importance of protecting children’s vision and eye health.
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