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Films & Documentaries Showcase
Celebrating the powerful stories of individuals in the blind and low vision community through the art of film.
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Every journey with vision loss is unique, shaped by personal challenges, triumphs, and moments of growth. In these stories, individuals from diverse backgrounds share their experiences navigating mental health, resilience, and identity.
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Jun 27, 2024
Karen Petrou Appointed as Board Chair of the Foundation Fighting Blindness
Foundation NewsDavid Brint retires after eight years of distinguished service; Petrou to lead effective July 1, 2024.
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- Nov 22, 2025
- 10:00 a.m. (CDT)
- 6141 North Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Community EventWe invite you to gather with families affected with vision loss for this connection with nature.
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Connecting and Empowering the Stargardt Community
A collaborative initiative from the Foundation Fighting Blindness and Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, bringing together education, storytelling, and shared experiences to inform and inspire those living with Stargardt disease.
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Apr 25, 2025
Celebrating National DNA Day with Dr. Benjamin Bakall
Beacon StoriesApril 25 is National DNA Day, commemorating the completion of the Human Genome Project and the discovery of DNA’s double helix. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting Dr. Benjamin Bakall, a retinal specialist and ophthalmologist at Associated Retina Consultants in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bakall’s dedication to genetics and patient care highlights the importance of genetic testing in advancing treatments and cures for inherited retinal diseases.
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Join us for upcoming events focused on emotional well-being, connection, and support for the blind and low vision community. Whether in-person or virtual, these gatherings offer a space to learn, share, and explore mental health topics together.
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May 2, 2025
Living With Usher Syndrome: Practicing, Prioritizing, and Protecting Your Mental Health
Living and Thriving WellnessIn this deeply personal reflection, Rebecca Alexander, LCSW-R, MPH, RYT, shares the emotional journey of living with Usher syndrome—not as a single moment of diagnosis, but as an ongoing evolution of identity, loss, and resilience. Drawing from her experience as a psychotherapist, she offers powerful insights and coping tools for navigating grief, preserving connection, and embracing the full complexity of the human experience.
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Sep 4, 2024
Summary of the Ninth Annual Retinal Cell & Gene Therapy Innovation Summit 2024
Foundation NewsIn its ninth year, the Innovation Summit featured more than 30 presentations from retina experts from around the world with nearly 420 people in attendance.