by David Flament
Looking for a holiday gift the whole family can enjoy? You might want to consider turning your television into a Smart TV! Apple is more than just the iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac, it is also TV. The Apple TV is a small box you plug into your current TV that turns your TV into a […] Read More »
Tags: Apple TV, Holiday gift, Smart TVs
by David Flament, Manager of Adaptive Technology Services
I have been receiving a good many calls about whether to upgrade to Microsoft’s July 29th release of Windows 10. Windows 10 is a free upgrade from Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. The upgrade will remain free for 1 year, until July 29, 2016. If you wait to upgrade until after that date, you may […] Read More »
by Kathy Austin, CVA
Finding a job that pays a living wage (or more) when you have vision loss can be tough, but things are looking up. Rates of employment for people with vision loss have been steadily increasing from 27% in 1997 to 37% in 2007. What are some factors that can improve the outcome for someone to […] Read More »
Tags: #NDEAM, blindness, Braille, orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation
April 14 is Anne Sullivan’s birthday. Anne Sullivan, Helen Keller’s teacher, brought her student out of isolation and into the world where she became a political activist and author. To celebrate Anne’s dedication and contributions to the profession of teaching people with vision loss, the week of April 13 is Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Week […] Read More »
Tags: sewing, teacher, vision rehabilitation, vision rehabilitation therapist
by Kathy Austin, Community Engagement Specialist and Meg Dowel, Social Media Intern at Second Sense
Finding and treating diabetes is the best way to prevent complications such as diabetic retinopathy. However, diabetic eye diseases tend to surface without warning, often resulting in vision loss. Loss of vision alters many aspects of life, and managing conditions such as diabetes on top of changes in sight might seem impossible for many. Staying […] Read More »