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Foundation Fighting Blindness to Host Virtual VISIONS 2020 Conference
The national conference will be held virtually on June 25-27, providing the latest in science and research, practical adapting and thriving, and an opportunity to connect with others who are visually impaired.
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Inherited Retinal Disease Genetic Testing Webinar-Workshop for Eye Care Professionals
Hosted by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Blueprint Genetics, and InformedDNA June 4, 2020, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. ET
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Enhancements include streamlined data entry, improved site navigation, better accessibility for low-vision users, and efficient integration with mobile technology.
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Foundation and Vision Partners Seek Biomedical Research Support from Congress during COVID-19 Crisis
Delays in Research Impacting Therapy Development
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Announces National Virtual VisionWalk Day
This new virtual event on June 6th will raise awareness and fund research leading to treatments and cures for blindness caused by retinal diseases.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Insights Forum Call
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to provide an audio recording and full transcripts of the Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the inherited retinal disease community. The call took place on April 23, 2020.
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The inaugural credit-based event will include education on inherited retinal diseases, physician resources, and current clinical trials.
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Why Science Is Closer Than You Think To Beating Blindness
Using high-tech, camera-equipped eyeglasses and a healthy pair of eyes with 20/20 vision located hundreds, maybe even thousands, of miles away, a blind New York attorney has help to navigate the city’s busy streets and broken sidewalks.
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The Foundation Fighting Blindness is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and its impact on the IRD community.
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Seeing hope: Ledyard nonprofit focuses on rare retinal diseases
Sofia Priebe, 17, is legally blind. Her parents have started a nonprofit, Sofia Sees Hope, to raise funds for research into and awareness of the rare genetic disease Leber congenital amaurosis, which causes her blindness.
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People with disabilities are no different from anyone else. We all have strengths and challenges, and we all seek to be fully engaged in society. Treating blind people differently, either as incapable of conducting everyday tasks in life, or conversely, acting as though our ability to conduct even the most mundane chore is remarkable can be discouraging.
