*Please note, this group is planning to meet again in October, but would be glad to connect with you through a phone call in the mean time.* Wise Owls is a support group for the blind and visually impaired that meets the second Tuesday of… Read More »Kokomo WISE OWLS Support Group
Located in Anderson, Indiana, this support group for the blind and visually impaired meets for fellowship, a luncheon, and to listen to a variety of speakers. They meet the last Saturday of every month at Christ Lutheran Church. The address is 27511 N Scatterfield Road,… Read More »Anderson Outreach Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
So far, we have explained the use of a brailler (in the top left of our logo) and a refreshable braille display (at the bottom right). A Support cane, in the top right, is used for guidance in mobility, as well as a sign for… Read More »August 12, 2022: Logo Explanation- Support Cane
Have you been wondering what tools for the blind and visually impaired are featured on our logo? In the top left is a Brailler which was featured last month on a Fact Friday. Today, we are introducing refreshable Braille display at the bottom right of… Read More »August 5, 2022: Logo Explanation- Refreshable Braille Display/ Braille Terminal
The Macomb Library for the Blind provides services free of charge to those who qualify in Macomb County, Michigan. It is located in Clinton Township, Michigan. The library contains many audio and talking books, movies with audio descriptions, talking devices, magnifying glasses, and many other… Read More »For Residents of Macomb County of Michigan
The Macomb Library for the Blind provides services free of charge to those who qualify in Macomb County, Michigan. The library contains many audio and talking books, movies with audio descriptions, talking devices, magnifying glasses, and many other wonderful tools to help people who are… Read More »July 29, 2022: Macomb Library for the Blind
Aniridia is a congenital rare vision impairment which hinders the development of the iris, the colored part of the eye. Every case is different; the iris may be partially formed or not present. This affects sharp central vision and results in sensitivity to light. Some… Read More »July 22, 2022: Aniridia
A Brailler is a tool used much like a typewriter. It allows people who are blind or visually impaired to create Braille by using different keys. Unlike a typewriter, a Brailler only has nine keys: a line space (enter), space, back space, and 6 keys… Read More »July 15, 2022: Brailler
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is one of the most common impairments of children who are blind or visually impaired. Babies that are born at thirty weeks or earlier or are less than three pounds are at risk. ROP involves abnormal growth of the blood vessels… Read More »July 8, 2022: Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Deafblindness is a combination of hearing and visual impairments. Each condition is different since the impairments are to varying degrees. Deafblindness results in many communication challenges. Some may be able to see sign language and others may be able to hear some speech. Many different… Read More »July 1, 2022: Deafblindness
