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Do you know someone who uses a guide dog or has had one in the past? Have you considered getting some vision impaired aids including a guide dog?

As the country continues to practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, more doctors are moving toward telemedicine and remote appointments when possible. Those with a vision impairment are no exception and should know how to prepare for these virtual visits. 

Meet Paulette Monthei, a program manager and "resident botanist"!

Making sure that your child’s eyes are healthy can best be determined during a comprehensive examination. An exam can detect refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

Finding employment in Nebraska can be a stressful process for anyone. Once you move past the initial application stage, you might be invited for an interview. If you’re blind or visually impaired, you could have several valid questions about this next step–and rightly so.

The 2020-2021 school year is upon us. In these uncertain times, sighted parents of blind and visually impaired children are looking for ways to assist their children with homework or school work if they are required to be homeschooled due to COVID-19.

July 26 marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The disabled struggled with full inclusion in mainstream society for many years. The ADA’s passage helped remedy this problem. 

Moe wanted to give his daughters a wonderful Disney World experience but was nervous his sight loss would interfere.

You just remembered to order a dear friend’s birthday gift for the surprise party a group of you planned for the following weekend.

How does your guide dog respond to fireworks? Do they exhibit signs of fear and anxiety?