Search
Displaying 241–250 of 851 results for “vision connection”
-
VISIONS 2024, the global conference (June 20–21, 2024) of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, provides an excellent opportunity to connect with others from the blind and low vision community and learn about the latest research advancements, products and services for members of our community.
-
Blind Advocate Triumphs as a Hockey Pioneer
Beacon StoriesJosh Schneider is a former teacher and student-athlete whose life took an unexpected turn due to an optic nerve condition. Years after receiving his diagnosis, Josh transformed his passion for sports into a platform for advocacy. Today, he thrives as a blind hockey player, defying expectations and leading two foundations committed to raising awareness and providing support to blind hockey players.
-
Birding Blind: Identifying Birds by Song
Beacon StoriesMartha Steele has been birding for over 30 years, but the way in which she birds has changed over time. Martha has Usher syndrome, with her central vision declining rapidly in the early 2000s and receiving her first cochlear implant in 2010. Now she birds entirely by ear and has learned the songs of about 150 bird species.
-
My name is Christy Johnson, I have Retinitis Pigmentosa, a degenerative, progressive disease that will eventually rob me of my sight. Having been diagnosed only 2 years ago, I learned that I now have 38 degrees of periphery, suffer from severe night blindness, and I am having difficulty being able to see certain colors.
-
Beacon Stories
The faces behind RP Hope, Save Sight Now, and Sofia Sees Hope are all immensely dedicated to their nonprofit’s missions. The inspiration behind these organizations is similar, but their story and commitment are uniquely personal.
-
Foundation Fighting Blindness Launches Chapter Program Rebrand
Foundation NewsThe program honors Lulie Gund and her legacy and commitment to the Foundation’s Chapter community.
-
Offer support to patients with inherited eye diseases
In the PressWhile genetic testing can direct treatment and identify those at risk, it is important to have support available when patients test positive.
-
Rachel Wants to Raise White Cane Awareness
Beacon StoriesRachel Luehrs describes her journey of acceptance.
-
Ways that people can support the Foundation by shopping with partners.
-
Forty High-Impact Retinal-Research Efforts Highlighted at FFB-Casey Innovation Summit
Research NewsIn its fifth year, the Innovation Summit featured 40 presentations from industry experts from around the world.
