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Organization helps Arizonans with vision, hearing impairments register for COVID-19 vaccinations

The Arizona Department of Health Services recently announced that all Arizonans aged 16 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations at state-run vaccination sites. With more appointments opening up, one Valley...

source: KPNX-TV

Utah man, legally blind, overcomes rejection, disappointment to build successful vending business

Steve Grogan is known to many of his customers as the candy man. As the founder and owner of Grogan Vending Services, Grogan has spent the last 16 years distributing sweet snacks, chips, candy and other concessions to...

source: KSL-TV

The Chicago Lighthouse leads residents to independence and employment

For most Chicagoans, the city’s street grid is an everyday convenience. But for Jose Martinez, who was born blind, it’s a critical part of maintaining his autonomy. “Chicago is what made me the person I am. This city...

source: WTTW-TV

Working to fill the gap for visually impaired students

Erika Teal was a paraprofessional aiding a student with limited vision at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire, when she decided to get her master’s degree and become a full-time teacher. Now, the 32-year-old n is working with children across the state as they...

source: New Hampshire Union Leader

3 key features that make collaboration tools more accessible for the visually impaired

Collaboration tools are meant to encourage and inspire people to work together. When we can easily and effectively connect and share ideas, we are more productive, more creative and happier.

source: TechRadar

What's New in the AER eLearning Center

Multiple Disabilities and Deaf-Blindness Resources Training and supporting qualified personnel about best practices in educating students who are deaf-blind (DB) has historically been difficult. The National Center on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB) offers resources that will be...

source: AER

Center helps Arizonans who are blind or visually impaired sign up for COVID-19 vaccine

The Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is helping people with vision loss or combined vision and hearing loss register for the COVID-19 vaccine as it says the state's registration site is currently inaccessible...

source: The Arizona Republic

Mississippians with disabilities are ABLE to save

More than one in three Mississippi adults live with some kind of disability, well above the national average of 25%. For many of these families, the disabilities come with added expenses, such as higher health care, housing and transportation costs.

source: The Daily Leader

Waiting lists may be eliminated for disability services provided by Medicaid

Work is underway on legislation that could fundamentally transform the nation’s system of home- and community-based services, eliminating waiting lists and allowing people with disabilities to move across state lines without...

source: Disability Scoop

Audio, visually impaired pitch FCC on expanding audio description to streaming

As streaming continues to grow around the world, the audio and visually impaired communities don’t want to be left behind. In a meeting in early March, representatives for these communities met with the FCC to discuss how...

source: TV Technology

The Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled is a life-saving resource

The Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled circulates more than 20,000 books a month to blind and low-vision readers — and during the pandemic, insatiable readers are reading more than ever. “People want...

source: Cleveland Magazine

Assistive technology empowers visually impaired during pandemic in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Just over a year ago, the world started to fear surfaces, wear masks and stay distanced from others. So how has a community reliant on touch and sound orientation maneuvered through these unprecedented challenges?

source: WZTV-TV

AER eLearning Center

AER’s online educational platform provides you with an opportunity to earn Continuing Education...

source: AER

AER Bookstore

AER publishes and distributes several books — and we are fully stocked! AER members receive substantial discounts. Visit https://my.aerbvi.org/AER-Store/Publications today. Orientation & Mobility: Techniques for Independence 2nd Edition, By Steven J. La Grow and...

source: AER

Meet the audio description experts making games more accessible to the visually impaired

Accessibility in video games has been improving dramatically in recent years, with last year being particularly notable.

source: TechRadar

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Organization helps Arizonans with vision, hearing impairments register for COVID-19 vaccinations

Utah man, legally blind, overcomes rejection, disappointment to build successful vending business

The Chicago Lighthouse leads residents to independence and employment

Working to fill the gap for visually impaired students

3 key features that make collaboration tools more accessible for the visually impaired

What's New in the AER eLearning Center

Center helps Arizonans who are blind or visually impaired sign up for COVID-19 vaccine

Mississippians with disabilities are ABLE to save

Waiting lists may be eliminated for disability services provided by Medicaid

Audio, visually impaired pitch FCC on expanding audio description to streaming

The Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled is a life-saving resource

Assistive technology empowers visually impaired during pandemic in Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Meet the audio description experts making games more accessible to the visually impaired

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