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Vision Center U.S.
Over 3 million people (40+) in the U.S. are legally blind or have low vision, which means they have a best-corrected visual acuity below 6/12 (greater than 20/40). The primary causes of poor vision and blindness in America are connected to certain eye conditions and diseases. These include cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration, among other eye disorders.
Many people also have a refractive error, such as astigmatism, nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), presbyopia, or a combination. Eyeglasses, contact lenses, or LASIK eye surgery are necessary to correct mild to severe refractive errors.
Low Vision Optometrists
Of all disabilities, visual disability or low vision is perhaps the most misunderstood.
People tend to think of it as "all or nothing" – either you are fully sighted, or totally blind with no in between.
In fact, just like other forms of disability, low vision or partial loss of vision is very much the rule rather than the exception.
Center For Ocular Reconstruction
Throughout recorded history, it is evident that man has found a need to attempt to restore or replace the eyes and facial parts of those who were either unfortunate enough to have congenital deformities, or to have suffered from trauma or the disease processes of later life.
Most of the evidence of the evolution of ocular and facial prosthetics until the mid 16th century is anecdotal.
Micro & Anophthalmic Childrens Society
We are the Micro and Anophthalmic Children’s Society – the UK’s national charity for children born without eyes or with underdeveloped eyes.
We support families of children born with Microphthalmia (small eyes), Anophthalmia (no eyes) and/or Coloboma (cleft of the eye).
Our services are accessed by around 500 families around the UK and some who are further afield.
Artificial Eye
When a person learns that it is necessary to have an eye removed the news creates understandable concern and apprehension.
As Ocularists with 45 years of experience we understand the time it will take to adjust to how this situation will affect the person's life, appearance and ability to function.
Center For Ocular Reconstruction
When our bodies change in some way, due to injury or disease, we are understandably concerned about how our lives may be affected. This is especially true of changes that involve some part of the face, such as the eyes.
Microtia
Through close collaboration with leading surgeons worldwide, Stryker Craniomaxillofacial has gained a well-earned reputation as a market leader for its innovative developments in Craniomaxillofacial and Neurosurgery. In order to maintain this spirit of innovation and leadership, we continuously focus our research and development of biomaterials, fixation systems and radio frequency.
Vision Aware - Setting Up the Home Office After Vision Loss
To some degree, the basics of a functioning home office couldn't be simpler. If you've got a desk, a chair, a personal computer you're comfortable with, and an empty corner to put them all, well then, you've got yourself a home office. If you want to get the most out of your work space, however, you're going to have to put some thought into each of these elements.
Perkins - Workplace Accommodations
Through the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers are required to provide job applicants and employees with disabilities “reasonable accommodations” that allow them to enjoy equal employment opportunities. Accommodations will vary depending on the needs of the individual, but the ones listed below are examples of adjustments or modifications that are often requested by employees who are blind or visually impaired.
MSU - Legal Requirements of Hiring a Person with a Visual Impairment
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability such as blindness or visual impairment. The ADA also outlaws discrimination against individuals with visual disabilities in State and local government services, public accommodations, transportation and telecommunications. The ADA prohibits job discrimination. This part of the law is enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and State and local civil rights enforcement agencies that work with the Commission.
How to Design a Sensory Garden for the Blind or Visually Impaired
With a little care and thought, you can design a sensory garden (especially for the blind or visually impaired). Even if we are born with sight, accident or illness can rob us of our ability to see at any time in our lives.
Angies List - Making Sure Your Disabled Guests Feel Safe and Welcome in Your Home
For people who are physically able and neurotypical, the bar is relatively low. As long as a place is clean, structurally sound, and secure, it’s safe. Food, friends, and fun make a loved one’s home a welcoming environment.
But for people with disabilities, “safe” and “welcoming” are relative terms, and the environment requires closer scrutiny. For the 61 million Americans who are differently abled, safety is knowing that you can enter a space without the risk of hurting yourself, and feeling welcome is being hosted by a friend who is aware and supportive of your unique needs.
CHLA - Prepare a Visually Impaired Child for Day Care
Visual impairment does not affect what a child is able to learn, but does affect how a child learns. Everyday communication becomes more challenging, for example, without eye contact, it will be hard to know if they are paying attention. Your child may miss visual cues like smiling and frowning as well as someone pointing or waving.
Career Guide for People With Disabilities
As a person with a disability, you may hesitate to look for work. You can be unsure whether or not to make a disability known when applying for employment.
In today's job market, however, that shouldn't be an issue. A disability doesn't prevent you from having the job of your dreams.
The job market accommodates people with a wide range of qualifications, passions, talents, and abilities.
Medication management for people with disabilities
Even when people want to do everything they can for their health, there can be barriers that get in the way. One in every four U.S. adults has a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Plus, many people with disabilities are also managing chronic conditions or other illnesses. If you have a disability and you’re taking medication, you’re certainly not alone. That’s why we created this guide.
How to Set Up a Productive Home Office if You Are Blind or Have Low Vision
The world is not always as welcoming as it should be to those who are blind or have low vision, but every room in your home should be a safe and comfortable environment.
If you’re a remote employee, this same rule applies to your home office.
Many of the strategies you've likely already used in other areas of your home can be applied to your office space, but there are a few additional strategies that will help your comfort level and even your efficiency when you’re on the clock.
Read more to see how to improve your home / office space.
Home, Safe Home: Getting Started with Accessible Home Security
Being a senior citizen with vision loss often means struggling to achieve that delicate balance between independence and personal safety.
Many newly blind seniors experience a growing sense of vulnerability, especially at home, and even more so if you live alone. Children, neighbors, and friends are usually willing to "check in" on you, but at some point all the checking up can begin to feel intrusive.
You know in your heart they are well meaning, but these are things you should be able to handle yourself.
How to Make Your Garden Safe and Fun for Disabled Children
Your garden is a wonderful place for disabled children to explore and play without being at risk outside the house. However, if your garden isn’t designed and set-up correctly, they may not be able to enjoy it as much as they could. Not only that, creating a disability-friendly garden can be a fantastic project to do with your child.
We understand that not everyone knows how they can transform their garden into a place for their disabled child, so that’s why we’ve created this article, full of hints, tips and guides to help you and your child create a place for them to enjoy.