Jul 6, 2020
Every day we are inundated with reports about COVID-19: statistics, new cases, and worse. Every day we hear of how the coronavirus has impacted people all over the world, but have we heard specific reports of its effect on blind and visually impaired individuals?
Thus far we have spanned the globe with blind citizens...
Exercise, Fitness, and Chocolate … With a Blindness Perspective - Blog Post by Kelsi Hansen
May 20, 2019
It is a well known fact that exercise and overall fitness is essential to living a healthy happy life. But for a blind individual, exercise may not be as easy to accomplish as it is for sighted individuals. There are definitely some unique challenges that come with exercise and being blind. For instance, I cannot just...
May 14, 2019
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State Services for the Blind hosted a Career Expo for high school and college students who are blind, low vision, or DeafBlind.
The event took place on Saturday, April 27.
Throughout the Expo students had the opportunity to:
- Connect with adults with a vision loss from a variety of professions and...
Are You in High School? Preparing for Transitioning to College or the Workforce? Want to Learn New Skills? Check Out the Blind, Inc. 2019 Summer and Youth Programs
Mar 24, 2019
Blind, Inc. Youth Programs
Blind, Inc. offers several programs designed especially for blind and low vision children and students who are attending high school and wish to participate in fun activities and learn new skills. More information on each individual program is available below.
Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss: Summer Programs 2019
Mar 23, 2019
Dear Teachers, SSB Counselors, Parents and Teens:
It is March – a time when we all start looking forward to the warmer days of summer!
Are you interested in a summer camp for a teen with vision loss (or yourself) - but searching for a camp that is fun, social and truly serves your teen’s (or your own) unique...