Posts by Jennifer Drue
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Physical Education Adaptations
Physical education is important for all students including those who are blind or visually impaired. Although planning will be necessary, it is important to include…
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Dr. Bruce Rosenthal discusses healthy aging and other vision-related topics on SiriusXM “Doctor Radio”
Dr. Bruce Rosenthal, Chief of Low Vision Services at Lighthouse Guild, reminds older adults about steps they can take to care for their eyes and…
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Tele-Support Talks
Creating the Optimal Vision Environment
This presentation addresses the leading problems of vision loss in children such as central loss, peripheral loss, overall blur, color deficiencies and issues related to CVI and their implication for designing accessible environments.
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Designing Vision-Friendly Living Environments
It is important to pay attention to safety at home, especially for people with vision loss. Aging and vision impairment increase the risk of falls…
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Helping your Child Prepare for School
By Dr. Linda Gerra Communicating the needs of your child to their teachers will ensure a successful school year. The first step is to provide…
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Overcoming Anything in Life: Meet Daria Zawadzki, facilitator of Tele-Support Groups for Blind and Visually Impaired Teens
Listen to Audio Interview Read Full Transcript Blind Abilities Teen correspondent Simon Bonenfant sat down with Daria Zawadzki during his recent visit to New York…
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Hospitalized patients with vision loss face worse outcomes for common illnesses
A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that hospitalized patients who are not identified with vision loss may not be receiving the special attention they need. The…
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Resources for Parents of Children Newly Diagnosed with Vision Loss
You are at the beginning of journey. At this early stage, you may feel overwhelmed if your child has been diagnosed with vision loss. We have gathered information to help you and your child begin to experience a life full of joy and wonder!
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Smoking and Eye Disease
Smoking tobacco (cigarettes, cigars or pipes) can cause lung disease, heart disease, cancer, and many other serious health problems. But did you know that smoking…
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Protect Your Eyes This Summer
Wearing Sunglasses with UV Protection Helps to Prevent Serious Eye Damage It’s common knowledge that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun can cause skin…
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