The Connection Between Glaucoma And Vision Loss What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. The damage is often caused by increased pressure within the eye, known…
Category: Accessibility
VSA Awards Lunch Keynote Speaker John Samuel
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Inclusion in the Workplace Progress and Needed Actions for Organizational Policy and Practice
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Flatten Accessibility Curve Report – AFB VSAELC2020
In April 2020 AFB took the lead in designing and deploying a survey to gather information about how COVID-19 was impacting U.S. adults with visual impairments. There were 1,921 usable surveys completed that were analyzed. Participants shared their experiences in…
Just Say Yes to Accessibility – Steps for Ensuring Accessibility for All at Your Organization VSAELC2020
Blind Institute of Technology will be discussing why companies should get serious about accessibility and why they should do so now. Their presentation will cover the “why” and “how” of accessibility, approaches to implementing it, and what it can mean…
Unmuting Everyone Accessibility Panel VASELC2020
We have all learned a great deal more about connecting on digital platforms than we ever imagined we would. Yet, do we know how to ensure that the content, connection and delivery will support accessibility for clients and staff? Whether…
10 Ways We Became More Accessible During the Pandemic – Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind VASELC2021
Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind is a comprehensive, home delivery pharmacy service specializing in the needs of the blind and low vision community. We were founded by blind and sighted experts in the areas of accessibility and medicine and…
Audio Description: Literacy and Employment VSAELC2021
Joel Snyder, President, Audio Description Associates This presentation focuses on the fundamentals of audio description and their applicability to building literacy and employment. By using audio description, books and videos are made accessible to kids who have low vision or…
The Myth of Functionality: COVID-19 and the Vindication of Universal Design VSAELC2021
Presenter – Tai Tomasi With the advent of Covid-19, we’ve entered a reality where the non-disabled population finds itself checking many of the same boxes disabled people have always checked. Your access to everything and quality-of-life activities constrained by someone…
Employers of Individuals with Low Vision
Employer outreach
At the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired our mission is to equip all Alaskans for success in all avenues of life. The following information should be a great tool for employers as it explains the truths about individuals with vision loss.