While the Council’s vision services professionals all have extensive training that enables them to provide the best possible services to our clients, new techniques and technologies are constantly emerging throughout the field. Members of our team regularly attend conferences, talks and other learning events on… Continue Reading AER International Conference Highlights Council’s Continued Learning
We are pleased to welcome Dan Neff as the newest member of the Council staff. Dan joined the team on July 20 as executive assistant. In this position, Dan will provide critical high level administrative and organization support for our executive director. Continue Reading Welcome Dan Neff to the Council Team
As you begin to experience vision loss, it’s important to have a team of vision experts to best meet your needs. Your team should include both a low vision optometrist and a low vision therapist. While these professionals have similar roles in addressing your vision… Continue Reading Low Vision Optometrists and Low Vision Therapists: Two Separate but Complementary Types of Vision Professional
It can be easy to feel as if you are alone after losing your vision. According to a study from the National Institutes of Health, people with disabilities experience loneliness and social isolation at significantly higher rates than people without a disability. But it’s important… Continue Reading Take Steps to Reduce Social Isolation After Losing Your Vision
During the winter months, it’s important to remember to take care of your body. That starts with making sure you are putting healthy food on your table. Eating a healthy and balanced diet instead of one high in heavily processed food is vital to keeping… Continue Reading Tips for Putting Healthy Food on the Table
An ad for a braille typewriter designed by AFB to expand employment opportunities. The Council’s highly trained vision rehabilitation professionals empower people who are blind or low vision to live life on their own terms in a variety of ways. They help clients gain the… Continue Reading The History of Vision Rehabilitation: Undervalued, Overlooked, Urgently Needed