Blind and Visual Impairment
According to the National Federation of the Blind, it's estimated that about 1.3 million people in the U.S. are legally blind, and 75,000 more become blind or develop visual impairment each year. With the assistance of Braille, other blindness or low-vision aids, and adaptive sports opportunities, however, blindness need not signal the end of career opportunities, participation in sports, or an independent life. Learn more about these topics, as well as how visual rehabilitation can benefit individuals with stroke, brain injury or other neurological conditions, in the following articles.
A woman who lost 70 percent of her sight 11 years ago will compete in February's Coast to Coast to prove that people with disabilities can do anything if they have support
The Stuntmen’s Association of Motion Pictures, one of Hollywood’s oldest and most prestigious organizations, announced a partnership to help blind and visually impaired children and US Military Wounded Warriors participate in a life-changing sport.
With so many competing TTS converters and browsers on the market, finding the right one can be a challenge. We’ve picked the top eight, all freely available on the Internet.
Assistive Technology: Top 8 Free Browsers for Visual Impairment and More
Some 314 million people are visually impaired worldwide, including some 45 million who are completely blind. Of the 314 million with sight limitations, nearly two-thirds are women. Find out how to prevent vision loss through lifestyle and nutrition.
Check out our Blind and Visual Impairment Core Knowledge Section
Articles
Blind Artist Runs Her Own Agency to Encourage Artists with Disabilities
Art was always in Ketra Oberlander’s blood, but she didn’t become an artist until she was 40. Ketra, who is blind, started dabbling in art by developing her own art collection.
When Civil War Left Deaf & Blind Children Homeless, One Man’s Compassion Became Their Salvation
“In 2009, four years after I returned home from the Civil War, I founded C.D.A.M. It was established with the sole aim of administering education to hundreds of blind, handicap and deaf children and...
“Blind Archer” Sets His Sight on 2012 Gold
South Korean athlete, Im Dong-Hyun has already won team gold medals in the Beijing and Athens Olympics but London might be his chance at an individual gold. What makes this so incredible is that Dong...
Lex Gillette's "Blind Faith" in BMX Racing
The primary goal of BMX News is to bring stories of extraordinary athletic accomplishment in the face of adversity. The rider whose brain says “I can’t,” but whose heart says “I must.” The content is,...
Disaboom Interview with Kareem Dale, Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy
One of our biggest challenges is making sure that everyone out there knows what the President and his Administration is doing for people with disabilities. One difficult part of my job is the many...
10 Famous Blind People Who Changed the World
You’ll be surprised at some of the names that pop up on this list of famous blind people in American history and today.
