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Pact Aims to Reduce Cost of Braille Displays
In an historic signing, the National Braille Press (NBP) and China Braille Press (CBP) have agreed to pool expertise and resources to augment braille literacy worldwide.
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Diane Croft Wins NFB Bolotin Award
The National Federation of the Blind honored Diane Croft with a $10,000 Bolotin Award for her 27 years of making relevant and popular books available in braille.
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The UK Guide Dog for the Blind Association
American Dorothy Eustis founded a guide dog centre in the 1920s. Her work led to collaboration with two British women to set up a similar institution in the UK.
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Retinal Detachment
Learn about the warning signs of retinal detachment, a serious eye problem that can lead to visual impairment or blindness if not treated promptly.
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Iritis
Iritis can be a serious eye condition that may cause complications and even blindness if left untreated. Read on to learn about the causes and treatment of this condition
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Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation
The NBP hopes its $20,000 annual award inspires new products and approaches that make learning, using, and teaching braille easier and more effective for blind readers.
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Guide Horses for the Blind
Miniature horses are being trained to work as assistance animals for the visually impaired. They use the same skills as guide dogs to assist the blind with mobility.
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Making Moolah More Accessible
For the blind, money will soon be accessible -- which means no more relying on the kindness of strangers to read dollar bills.
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Can Stem Cells Cure Blindness?
Age-related macular degeneration may one day be treated by injecting stem cell-derived photoreceptors into the eye, which has been shown to work in mice.
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A Fungus We Breath
Like one third of the population in the St. Lawrence valley, Jessica was exposed to bird dropping harboring spores that have left her legally blind.
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A Man of Vision
On March 17, 2008, a new governor will be sworn in in New York State and history will be made.
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Profiles: Erik Weihenmayer
Nothing that Erik Weihenmayer has accomplished is particularly noteworthy in and of itself. What makes all of his achievements notable is that Erik is completely blind.
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Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Sometimes, blind people experience visions or hallucinations. This condition is different from the hallucinations experienced from those with mental health disorders.
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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
This article describes the causes, signs, diagnosis and treatment of this eye disease that a small minority of premature babies may develop.
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Understanding Uveitis
This article explains the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this eye condition, in which early diagnosis is important for its optimum management.
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What is a Cataract?
The causes, symptoms and treatment of cataracts, including details of the cataract operation itself.
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Living with RP and Night-Blindness
A brief overview and explanation of the nature of the disease, night-blindness and the experience of living with RP
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