A friend has told you they have dementia. Sometimes, they mistake a coat on a hook to be a person, or think a blue-colored floor is water. Is the dementia solely responsible for these errors? There may be more going on, as researchers have discovered… Continue Reading Dementia and Vision Loss
Eight scholarship recipients talk about what the scholarships mean to them with Council CEO/Executive Director and scholarship work group co-chair Rebecca Arrowood. A virtual celebration was held to honor the Council’s 2020 scholarship recipients on Thursday, June 4. Council board, staff, members of the Scholarships… Continue Reading The Council Celebrates 2020 Scholarship Recipients in a Virtual Ceremony
If you are exploring job options or looking to change careers, consider becoming a vision services professional. This field provides the opportunity to work with people of all ages and walks of life, make a difference and teach new skills. Read on to learn more… Continue Reading Consider a Career Working with People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
In an effort to serve the unique needs of the blind and visually impaired community during this challenging time, we would like to share information and resources of particular interest to our community. These are general suggestions and advise everyone to seek medical advice or… Continue Reading Urgent Transportation Needs During COVID-19
To protect the health and well-being of our clients and staff, in-home visits will be postponed. Vision services staff will be in touch for rescheduling. Our office/lobby is closed through at least Friday, April 24. The closure policy will be updated based on public health… Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATE
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