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Prevent Blindness raises concerns over proposed changes to the Head Start Program that could weaken vision screening standards for children.
Source: The Ophthalmologist
VISIONS has secured a $1.7 million contract to lead NYC's caregiver services, offering expanded support to unpaid caregivers of diverse communities.
Source: SAGE
HD Barcode LLC has launched 'HD VisionGuide,' a hands-free navigation system utilizing HD InfoCodes to assist blind and low-vision individuals in public spaces without internet reliance.
Source: The Union Democrat
Harvard engineers have developed 'Mobilio,' a smartphone app that assists blind and low-vision users with navigation through real-time audio guidance and obstacle avoidance.
Source: Tech Xplore
Anil Lewis has been appointed as the new CEO of LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, bringing extensive experience to lead the San Francisco-based nonprofit.
Source: StreetInsider
Apple has unveiled new versions of the Mac mini and Mac Studio featuring enhanced chips and improved connectivity. The Mac mini now comes with the M6 Chip, while the Mac Studio offers the M5 Ultra. These models promise substantial boosts in AI performance and connectivity options like Wi-Fi 7.
Source: AppleVis Blog
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired appoints Anil Lewis as CEO. His experience in advocacy promises a transformative leadership for the organization.
Source: LightHouse for the Blind San Francisco
Visually impaired youths in California gain confidence through practical skills learned at the Beyond Blindness Next Steps summer camp.
Source: The Star
Harvard's 'Mobilio' app uses AI and audio cues to improve navigation for individuals with blindness or low vision.
Source: Harvard SEAS News
Blind Egyptian entrepreneur creates ScribeMe, an AI app providing real-time audio descriptions for the visually impaired.
Source: The Times of India
CABVI marks 115 years of service with a limited-edition Braille Bourbon release at Northside Distilling.
Source: Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Foundation Fighting Blindness hosts a community baseball night in Durham to connect individuals affected by vision loss.
Source: Foundation Fighting Blindness