You may remember Wait Until Dark from 1967 when Audrey Hepburn played Susy. The thriller's plot is centered around a blind woman who is victimized by a group of conmen. The men had not planned for Susy's inner strength and her ability to navigate in the dark much better than they ever could. Learn more about Karina's role plus her thoughts on being a disabled actress. 

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Lenny Jordan thought his artistic dreams were over when he began losing his sight to a degenerative eye disease. Through a conversation with a colleague, he began exploring various artistic techniques. Awakening a dormant talent, Lenny has used color pencils, sketch pads and paint to create breathtaking works of art. Learn more about Lenny Jordan's re-awakening to his artistic abilities. 

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"Blinding Art - how Lenny Jordan creates art with a visual impairment"

Shawn Sturges started noticing diminishing vision at the age of 15 and was later diagnosed with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy which led to total blindness. After losing his sight, he became withdrawn and angry. He later discovered that rock climbing provided an escape from everyday stress. Today at 31, he is an inspiration to so many. You can catch him climbing at an indoor facility or even the Eldorado Canyon in Colorado. Learn more about why Shawn Sturges finds rock climbing therapeutic.

Are there any sports or activities that you use as an emotional outlet? Let us know about your experience in the comments section. 

"For a blind climber, ascending walls is ‘moving meditation’"

Juliet Cody is 50 and has had low vision most of her life and experienced total vision loss in 2000. She is a motivational speaker and author who is on a mission to educate adults and children about what it means to be blind. She can do anything although she may do it differently than a sighted person. She learned many of her independent living skills at San Diego Center for the Blind. Learn more about Juliet’s journey to independence. 

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"Showing others that blindness is not a tragedy"

Trachoma is the leading infectious disease that causes blindness in the world.  It is caused by a bacteria that is often carried by flies and is prevalent in poverty stricken communities where access to clean water and sanitation is prohibitive. In 1998, the World Health Assembly set out to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem. Learn how one country worked hard to bring this disease under submission.

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"Cambodia and the Lao People's Democratic Republic wipe out trachoma—leading infectious cause of blindness"

Imagine playing baseball unable to see the ball. Someone already did. People of all ages and abilities are competing in Beep Ball. There are a few differences between Beep Ball and its cousin Baseball though. The ball beeps and the bases buzz allowing participants to use sound instead of sight to play. Learn more about how Beep Ball is sweeping the nation.

If you’re a Beep Ball athlete, let us know about your experience in the comments section.

"Beep Baseball Provides Opportunities for Visually Impaired Athletes"

Some people view old age and vision loss as obstacles. For 94 year old dream catcher, Pauline Lawrence, not so much.  Although she has lost much of her vision, she still dreamed of riding a bicycle like she used to years ago. Recently, Pauline took her first bike ride in over 15 years. Read what Pauline had to say about her bike riding experience. 

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"Cycling wish comes true for nearly blind senior"

When the term beauty comes to mind, we think of appearance. If a person is beautiful, perhaps they have a certain physique, perfect curls or dewy skin. What does beauty mean to someone living with vision loss? The answers from four blind individuals will enlighten you. THEY are beautiful. Understand how the blind see beauty.

How do you describe beauty?  Let us know in the comments. 

"Blind people describe what beauty means to them"

In a newly published book, “Hold The Light,” author, April McGowan explores vision loss through the character of Amber who discovers that she is losing her sight at the beginning of her creative career.  The book takes the reader on Amber’s journey of self discovery in pursuit of  her true purpose.

Learn more about the author’s inspiration behind this book.

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Author examines vision loss in 'Hold the Light'

As people age, many have the experience of seeing floating shadows in their eyes appropriately named eye floaters. Should this happen, a physician should be consulted. Floaters can be a sign of a benign disease. It could also be an indication of an eye disease that could lead to vision loss. If detected early, often diseases can be treated and remedied.

Learn more information about eye floaters. 

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Should You Seek Help for Eye Floaters?

Since birth, Rosie has been blind. When a 2nd grade class began asking questions about blindness, their teacher invited Rosie to answer their questions. Rosie was happy to share her story and life with the inquisitive bunch who gained new perspective and understanding of the remarkable ability of the many living with vision loss.

Read more about Ms. Rosie’s visit to 2nd grade

Has there been a time when you thought someone was different, then after getting to know them, you found out they were more similar to you than different? Let us know in the comments. 

Second graders get lesson in blindness

Visits to the eye doctor and staying healthy are routine prevention measures that guard against vision loss. However, some people will face untreatable loss of vision where the effects are permanent. It can be a depressing experience initially. Mike Glenn encountered blindness brought on by diabetic retinopathy and shared his story with radio talk show host, Charity Nebbe. We are reminded that vision loss is not the end but the beginning.

Listen to Mike Glen’s story and learn about eye conditions as well as treatments.  

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"Last Time I Saw the Sun Was November 2007"

As people spend more time in front of screens, dry eyes are becoming a greater concern. With the addition of smartphones and the widespread use of the internet, our lifestyle is different than it was 20 years ago. Issues associated with prolonged blue light exposure are fairly new. However, we should pay attention as continued exposure to blue light emitted from many digital devices can cause a multitude of complications for the eyes including dry eyes. Thankfully, there are a few things that we can do to restore moisture and alleviate dry eye problems.

Read about solutions that provide relief for dry eyes   

How many hours a day do you use digital devices?.

Goodbye, dry eye

Many people over the age of 40 experience some form of vision loss. Researchers have discovered a gene that could be responsible. This gene causes a chronic hereditary eye disease which affects night and peripheral vision. There is no cure at this time. Scientists believe that study of the gene will lead to conclusions which bring them closer to healing treatments.

Read more about the research behind this finding.

Have you noticed changes to your night and peripheral vision?

The Gene Responsible For Vision Loss In Middle Age Discovered

For many older adults, night driving becomes more of a challenge with each passing year. There are a number of possible causes for declining night vision which include early cataract formation, glaucoma and dry eyes. Fortunately, there are surgical procedures and treatment options available. In fact many of today's solutions have the benefit of a briefer recovery time which allows patients to get back to their normal routine sooner.

Learn more about eye care and surgical procedures for seniors.  

Has driving at night become more challenging? What are you doing to adjust?

Showing the way to better night vision

Most people know that smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco can lead to heart disease and cancer. However, many don't realize that sustained tobacco use can deteriorate eye health and lead to vision loss over time. Smoking also worsens diabetic retinopathy. Experts urge smokers to quit as blindness caused by tobacco consumption is often irreversible. 

See what researchers have learned about tobacco use and eye health.

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Tobacco may cause irreversible blindness

Imagine a mango that offers more than sweet tropical flavor. Developed by researchers in Thailand, the Mahachanok mango packs a healthy punch. This super fruit has the potential to slow cell degeneration, reduce cancer risks and enhance eye health. What makes the Mahachanok mango so powerful is its high level of the antioxidant anthocyanin and carotenoid. Even better, this mango is not limited to the normal growing season. It can be produced past the normal April-June cut-off time of other fruits of its kind.

Read more about what makes this mango so special. 

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Anti-cancer mango developed by researchers from Thailand

Danito Mondlane is an 8th grader full of courage and determination. Although blind, he has worked with coaches to learn the techniques of surfing. Danito built up his confidence by first working with a body board and practiced every week for 2 hours until he mastered his skills. He entered competitions and triumphed over his opponents to win the top position in the South African Adaptive Surfing Championship in Muizenberg. His next challenge? The International Surfing Association World Championship.

Read more about the determination of this courageous athlete.  

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Blind surfer takes on pros … and wins!

When Google glass first hit the scene in 2014, the announcement came with media buzz and excitement. However, the hype soon fizzled out as concerns were raised about security, distractedness and plain creepiness.  The technology has recently been relaunched as smart glasses, a tool used to help the blind navigate their surroundings. The glasses do not correct vision but rather connects the user to a live sighted agent that can see through the glasses and communicate with the user through a headset.

Learn how a blind Kansas City man is responding to this new assistive technology.

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Remember Google Glass? Those glasses are back, helping the blind

We know Judi Dench from movies such as Philomena and Shakespeare in Love. Today, the multiple Academy Award nominee is living with a few limitations that come with macular degeneration. She's made some adjustments and says she will start using audio books. The actress has not let the disease stop her from doing what she loves.Look for Ms. Dench this September as Queen Victoria in the film Victoria and Abdul. She will also appear alongside Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz as Princess Dragomiroff in Murder on the Orient Express coming to the big screen in November.

Read more about Judi Dench’s reflections on her 60 year career.

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Judi Dench confesses she's ‘frightened' of dying as she opens up about losing her sight

Nearly all of us have been touched by Alzheimer's disease in some way. According to the Alzheimer's Association approximately 5 million Americans have been diagnosed. This number is expected to increase to 16 million by 2050. With Alzheimer's disease as the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, researchers have been on the hunt for ways to detect the disease earlier. Recent findings indicate that an eye scan can catch the disease before an individual experiences any symptoms.  

Read more about the high definition eye scan that analyzes the retina. 

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Can this eye scan detect Alzheimer's years in advance?

News media did a great job warning us of the damaging effects that improper viewing of the eclipse could have. Now that it's over, some have been posting on social media that they are feeling off or having headaches and other symptoms.  While we usually do not experience the symptoms of eye damage right away, there are a few warning signs that we can look out for.

Be mindful of the symptoms on this list. 

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You saw the eclipse -- so should you see the eye doctor?

When Steve Walker began to notice symptoms of a rare eye disease, he never imagined that one day that he would live with severely limited vision. As the disease progressed and more of  Steve's vision was lost, instead of losing hope, he trained for triathlons which made him aware of the inner strength he possessed. He began to see blindness similar to other obstacles that he had already overcome in bootcamp. Mr. Walker has competed in dozens of triathlons. Additionally, he is a 2 time Ironman competitor and  is currently pursuing a degree in psychology. Nothing can hold him back.

Read more of Steve’s story and the technology he is using to complete his degree.

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How Artificial Vision Helps A Visually-Impaired Triathlete Succeed

Driving is part of a daily routine that few of us give much thought tot. However, many who live with vision loss have lost driving privileges too. Chip Sheehan, founded a driving school in Maryland that provides standard driver's ed to high school students but also offers a one day, course that gives blind students a confidence boost and a chance to get behind the wheel.  

Read more about what this program has done for its blind students.
 
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Driving School Steers Blind Students In The Right Direction

A study found that drinking coffee can lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness in seniors.  Since there are over 200,000 new cases of AMD diagnosed in the United States each year, this news gives hope to many who would like to prevent the disease from stealing their sight.

Learn about many other health benefits that coffee offers.

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Drinking Coffee Can Help You Live Longer and Fight Disease

Experts suggest that setting your kids up for a successful school year should include making sure that they can see the whiteboard and read from their text books. An eye exam is the best way to ensure good vision health. There are other things parents can do to protect little peepers.

Learn the cues that signal vision problems and what you can do about it.

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Those who live with vision loss, are often excluded from using everyday appliances. The Talking Laundry module was developed as a result of one person’s desire to have appliances speak their settings. The device, developed by 14 year old, Jack DuPlessis, gives voice to GE washers and dryers making them accessible to the blind and visually impaired.

Learn more about the Talking Laundry module.  

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Talking Laundry Module Makes GE Washers And Dryers Accessible For The Blind.

Visual impairment is increasing at an alarming rate.  As our population ages, the numbers will likely continue to go up unless a significant investment is made in the treatment of eye disease.  It is believed that investing in research, interventions and remedies makes good economic sense as it creates the opportunity for to return to the workforce. Without treatment, vision loss often correlates with job loss.

Read more about the new research from Anglia Ruskin University   

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Number of people with vision disabilities to triple by 2050: Study

Sixteen year old Kavya Kopparapu is an extraordinary young scientist who worked with a team of her peers to invent a simple and cost effective method for diagnosing diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease which is often a complication of diabetes.  Her passion grew out of her concern and love for her grandfather who developed diabetic retinopathy and subsequently suffered significant vision loss. With the desire to change this familiar outcome for many living with diabetes, the young scientist began her research.

Learn more about how Kayva's Eyeagnosis system has caught the attention of experts and doctors.  

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Teenage Whiz Kid Invents an AI System to Diagnose Her Grandfather's Eye Disease

Many of today's consumers are choosing online shopping over traditional. With that, businesses are expected to serve all people which includes making their website accessible to everyone. In fact, Title III of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) takes a stand against discrimination toward people with disabilities. While a number of businesses and organizations have made modifications to their physical structure to ensure accessibility, many are lagging when it comes to making their website accessible to the visually impaired. There have been a staggering 260 website accessibility lawsuits filed in 2016. This number is expected to increase in 2017.  

Learn more about this trend.  

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Website Accessibility Lawsuits under ADA are on the Rise

Avocados have become quite famous. Just check Instagram. You're bound to be hit with a picture of avocado toast, guacamole or maybe an avocado tattoo. Celebrities, foodies and wellness bloggers alike simply can't get enough of this super fruit.  Avocados are known for performing the miraculous such as lowering cholesterol, controlling blood sugar and even supplying high performance intrauterine nutrition. Incorporating avocado into your diet can even improve eye health. As we age, eye diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts become troublesome villains. If claims are true, avocados could be the weapon that will keep enemy forces at bay.

Read more about the benefits of adding avocado to your diet.

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Avocado: Are you missing out on this amazing fruit?

Big Dog is not a dog at all. He's a blind man doing what he feels he was created to do - supporting and connecting with others who live with vision loss. He began losing his sight in 1968 due to a firecracker accident. Years later, he eventually lost his sight completely.  Mr. Abell's friends, affectionately call him Big Dog and attach the description of fun loving boot wearing cowboy who happens to be blind. Big Dog lives life with incredible drive and purpose, counseling others to enjoy the journey in spite of low vision or blindness. 

Read more about Mr. Abell's mission focused life. 

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Don’t think of him as blind – ‘Big Dog’ is a cowboy

Perhaps the greatest obstacle for blind and visually-impaired people is not their disability at all, but the ignorance of others. Even when sighted people are well meaning, they can make assumptions that can make the lives of blind and visually-impaired people and their loved ones harder.

Here are 23 quotes from people with blindness or other visual impairment. They will ring true to anyone who is blind, visually impaired, or with a loved with visual impairment. And they are a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the mistakes society makes when talking about visual impairment. 

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23 Truths Visually Impaired People Want You To Know

The number of people who suffer vision loss due to retinal disease continues to grow. In fact, the effects of age related macular degeneration are experienced by 11 million people in the U.S alone. One study indicates that this number will double by 2040. However, development of a new retinal implant inserted behind the eye’s retina, is showing promise. Scientists expect human testing of these bio-inspired retinal implants to be successful offering hope to those facing vision loss from retinal disease.

Learn more about the science behind these implants  

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Simulations say bio-inspired retinal implants should work

For nearly his entire life, Grandpa Hal had been an artist. He created his pieces using traditional methods that engaged the simplicity of paintbrushes, pencil and paper. At the age of 82, amazing his family members and even himself, he learned to use Microsoft Paint to produce art with his computer mouse.
 
By the time this World War II veteran reached his early 90s, he had mastered the program. Around the same time, he found out he was losing most of his eyesight due to wet macular degeneration. This disease could not suppress Hal's strong creative spirit though. He pressed forward using his computer skills to create paintings that were later sold around the world.

Read more about Grandpa Hal Lasko plus watch the video, made by his grandson and featured in a Super Bowl commercial

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Long Live Microsoft Paint! It Helped My Blind Grandpa Keep Making Art

Every day, new apps are being introduced to help those who are visually impaired and blind in a multitude of tasks. This article highlights just a few of the popular apps on the market right now.
 
Visual Access is an app that connects a visually impaired person to a “Visual Agent”. The Visual Agent can help identify surroundings and objects to complete tasks and remain as independent as possible
 
Be My Eyes is an app that connects visually impaired and the blind to sighted individuals who can assist in various tasks. The sighted individual will describe things that the user points out to the camera.
 
The VizWiz app allows the user to take a picture and record questions to send it to someone who will provide assistance. The app works with Web Worker, IQ Engine, email or Twitter.

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Needed sighted help? Get it on demand with these apps!
 

Dolphin Computer Access has launched GuideReader, a device that helps those who are blind and low vision by giving easier access to books, magazines and newspapers from around the world.
 
“With 100,000s of accessible books instantly available and the readers’ preferred daily newspapers delivered direct to their TV, GuideReader offers a rich but instantly familiar experience.”  
 
Read more about this device in this article. 

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Dolphin Computer Access Introduces GuideReader Accessible Book Reader
 

A new technology emerges as the Cars 3 movie premieres this summer.
 
Actiview is a prototype mobile app designed for those who are blind and visually impaired. Cars 3 will be supported by Actiview by providing strengthened audio and audio description.
 
The app also has voiceover to describe what is happening on screen. It’s available on the Apple Store for free and doesn’t require assistive technology from the movie theater which may make attending a movie more straightforward.
 
Learn more about this new app in this article. 

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New Movie Tech for the Blind and Deaf, Actiview, Launches with Disney’s Cars 3
 

Using old knowledge, a group has given one runner the ability to train without a guide. This article discusses both the runner’s desire to train independently and the sonic tech that is making it possible.
This isn’t basic tech and seems as though there might be a learning curve, but for some who are looking for ways to become more physically active, it might offer some interesting possibilities.

Read more about the runner, the tech and the science behind it in this article. 

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Blind runners are finding their own way thanks to new sonic tech
 

Some university students in Croatia noticed that visually impaired children weren’t given the same educational opportunities as many sighted children. They sat down and decided to do something about it.

A host of meetings and a whole lot of work ensued before they developed their new educational aid for kids. 

Their idea is now a tangible product and you can learn more in this link.   

What are your favorite educational aids? Share your top picks in the comment section.

Croatian startup developing educational aids for visually impaired children

If you are a fan of podcasts, you should definitely give this one a listen. The RNIB Radio Connect is a weekly podcast that showcases visually impaired people from all walks of life who are doing the best they can and succeeding in a multitude of ways, big and small.

The podcasts can be entertaining, enlightening and educational, all at the same time.

In this episode, an architect who had brain surgery and woke up blind talks about continuing his work and how he has made that possible. 

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Episode #028: Being a blind architect, Rock climbing with Red, Amber Trust
 

Mark Mothersbaugh is known for his musical talents, but he’s also been cultivating other artistic skills. Myopia has made him legally blind, but it hasn’t decreased his abilities.

He currently has an exhibit, entitled Myopia on display in Denver “Walking into Myopia is a bit like entering a parallel world full of comical characters, fanciful creatures and anomalies of nature.” It’s an exhibit that shares his personal life and his visual impairment with all those who visit.

Read more about Mark’s work and his view of the world in this article.

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Mark Mothersbaugh: The Artist Within
 

Here’s a great article of an interview with Peter White, the presenter of Blind Man Roams the Globe. Peter travels and discusses his journeys in his regular radio program. He highlights the amazing experiences, but also the difficult aspects of traveling as a blind person.

In the interview, he discusses Marrakesh as well as a few of the other places he can’t wait to go. 

Share your travel experiences in the comment section below. 

What it’s like to travel the world when you’re blind

A scientist has taken another look at echolocation and how visually impaired humans can, and do, use it to navigate. Some use the tapping of their canes to practice echolocation, while others make clicking or shushing noises to do so.

Echolocation is the same skill that bats use to navigate without running into objects during flight. The study shows that humans who learn the skill early on have great success with it.

Read more about the potential of echolocation for humans in this article.  

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Exploring the potential of human echolocation

A federal judge ruled that Winn-Dixie violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by not making its website available to blind and visually impaired individuals even though the ADA doesn’t specifically deal with websites. Because Winn-Dixie’s website is an extension of its physical locations, the judge ruled in the favor of the visually impaired man who sued.

But that’s old news now.

What isn’t old news is how this recent ruling is going to affect other retailers with online shopping opportunities. Will companies of all sizes have to develop accessible websites and what impact will it have on the visually impaired community?

Read more about the case and what happens now in this article.

Do you do a lot of online shopping? Share your favorite accessible websites in the comment section. 

Winn-Dixie case may compel retailers to make their websites ADA compliant
 

Theaters around the world are slowly catching on the idea of accessibility for the visually impaired, people with autism and the hearing impaired.

A theater in Canada recently took a request from a visually impaired person to heart and created a special performance using a narrator to help those with limited or no vision understand what was happening on the stage. They also kept the lights over the audience on dimly and allowed those who needed to, to enter and exit when needed.

Read more about what they created and why it matters in this article. 

Have you attended a similar performance? Share your story in the comment section. 

Part of your world: Globe Theatre offers 'accessible' performance of The Little Mermaid
 

This is a great article about an up and coming designer, Trish Cox, who needed to scale up her production and came across an organization who trains visually impaired people in a variety of jobs and skills.

The organization was able to implement the project to provide steady, interesting, hands on employment to people who may otherwise have had trouble finding work.

It says a lot about the designer to be willing to give it a shot, but also goes to show that with the proper training and equipment, visually impaired people can do just about anything. 

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These Gorgeous Designer Gowns are Made By Blind Dressmakers

“We're not suing for damages. We're only suing them to follow the laws that have been in this nation for 27 years,” says the lawyer in the case against Winn-Dixie, a grocery chain in multiple states.

After trying, unsuccessfully, to access the company’s online site, the plaintiff decided to file suit to bring attention to the problem of inaccessible websites. The lawsuit doesn’t request damages, only that the website be changed.

Read more about the issue in this article. 

What do you think of this lawsuit? Share your thoughts in the comment section. 

A blind customer couldn’t use Winn-Dixie’s website. He sued. Changes are coming

If you’re musically inclined but can’t see to read sheet music, this video may be encouraging.

Jeffrey Lastrapes started playing cello at 12-years-old and hasn't stopped since. He was born visually impaired and learned early on that his vision impeded his sporting abilities. But his musical talents weren’t hindered by his sight.

Watch the video and hear Jeffrey discuss the path he took to get to the successful musician he is today.

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Strings Chair Finds Success With Cello Despite Visual Impairment

Bryce Weiler loves sports, especially baseball though he has never seen the game played. This hasn’t stopped him from becoming a baseball announcer.

From the sounds that most of us don’t take much notice of, Bryce can tell what’s happening in the game. In between the play by play, Bryce announces statistics and insights into the game being played.

Learn more about Bryce’s talents and how he hopes to use them in a full time position in this article.

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Blind baseball announcer aspires to bring sports to fans with disabilities