Our Hearts Are Warm This Holiday Season
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller As we wrap up another year at Society...
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An Abundance of Gratitude and Joy
“It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” ~David Steindl Rast As the season changes and fall comes to life in all its splendor and abundant color, it’s a good time to reflect on the abundance of...
Learn moreThe White Cane: A Symbol of Independence
The month of October is Blindness Awareness Month, and on October 15, we will commemorate White Cane Safety Day. Celebrated since 1964, this day celebrates the accomplishments and capabilities of people with vision loss and blindness. The white...
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Creating Opportunities and an Inclusive Workplace
A common line we hear in the news is that it is hard to find people to fill jobs. In this month’s blog, I’m going to focus on an under-utilized pool of workers – people with vision loss and blindness – and encourage you to help me spread the...
Learn moreChildren’s Eye Health – Vital to Learning
Children are getting ready to go back to school, so it is fitting that August is National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. It’s a great time to get a comprehensive eye exam for school-age children. Why is an eye exam so important? In the...
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Opening the Doors to Freedom and Independence
After more than a year, Society for the Blind is getting ready to reopen its doors to in-person classes and programming this summer. None of us could have predicted such a protracted period of time to be closed, but something even more surprising...
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