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My friend, colleague and former O&M intern, Kristin Grender, has written a children's book about White Cane Day which is on October 15. It's a really cute book and a fun way to teach children about what President Obama called "Blind Americans Equality Day". We do not sell it from our site, but you can get it at The Book Patch or from Amazon. Read more on our home page: White Cane Day Author: Kristin Grender is a Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Orientation and Mobility Instructor in Wisconsin. The book's Illustrator: Jacob Slovacek is a local artist and...

The next Visions Conference 2015 will take place in Montreal, QC July 6-9, 2015 Conference Themes Environmental accessibility Intervention for the older population O&M rehabilitation for physical, cognitive, behavioral, and / or sensory impairments Intervention / approach in rehabilitation and O&M Guide dogs intervention and present challenges Driving rehabilitation programs Working together: the interdisciplinary approach Orientation and Mobility in different countries Innovative technologies Medical advancements Look for us there!

Fork in the Road products starred in InsideOut Podcast produced by Liceo Statale "G. Bagatta" High School, Desenzano del Garda, Italy How is the world of the visually impaired? Translation of words on video: A surprise, Not always pleasant Nevertheless, intense and rich of possibilities All ready for a new experience in the same conditions Differences become similarities Your body adapts, slow down your pace, find alternative measures Discover a new balance which allows you to amplify your creativity Making it useful for you and others Asking for help and naturally receiving it Recognizing ourselves by looking at each other...

The Singapore Straits Times reports that Tan Tock Seng Hospital used Fork in the Road Low Vision Simulators for a special event to help the public and those who care for people with low vision understand the impact of vision impairment. By using the simulators, participants learned that even simple tasks can be difficult. Staff members were also able to demonstrate some of the products that can help those with low vision regain their independence. The article used Fork in the Road Low Vision Simulators for the featured image of their news report: Exhibition on how to help those with...

Look for Fork In the Road Low Vision Simulators Exhibit at: IAER Vision Conference February 19-20, 2015 Hyatt Regency in Schaumburg, IL This 2015 Conference is all about: Leadership Technology Education Rehabilitation Research Meet me you in the Exhibit area. Connect with me via my Twitter Feed: LoVzn Proud to join in the mission: The American Foundation for the Blind removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands possibilities so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential.