Tag: partially sighted

Louise Brown, 91, has read up to a dozen books a week since 1946 without incurring a single fine for late returns. She borrows mainly large print books because she is partially sighted, and has almost worked her way through her local library’s entire stock. Library staff in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, say the pensioner’s […]

Join Guggenheim Museum educators Georgia Krantz, Guthrie Nutter, and Ellen Edelman for a tour, discussion, and private reception. Separate programs are presented through Verbal Imaging, touch, and American Sign Language (ASL). Mon, Aug 3, 6–8 pm: Learning By Doing Discussion and Workshop Free, space is limited, advance RSVP required RSVP by Tue, July 28: 212 […]

Five-year-old Iliana is visually impaired, but when she has trouble, her preschool classmate Lulu is there to help. “I like to come with Iliana because I want to help her,” Lulu said. “I hold her hand because sometimes, sometimes she needs help.” Iliana and Lulu’s simple camaraderie, perhaps uncommon at most schools, is normal at […]

Pebble’s small lightweight design makes it the perfect companion whether you’re travelling or at home. Easily read labels, prescriptions, price tags, menus, bus schedules and so much more with this ultra-portable video magnifier. Carry Pebble in your pocket, purse or strap it onto your belt, the only time you’ll know it’s there is when you […]

New vision for computing in Africa… Dan Simmons visits a project in Kenya that helps blind and partially sighted users compete in a jobs market that values computer skills. In the slums of Kibera, an area of Nairobi, it is hard enough getting a job if you live here and are able-bodied. Joseph is partially […]

This is a collection of photographs taken by blind and partially sighted visitors to the Victoria and Albert Museum during a two day course. The photographer Eric Richmond led the course and …. Source for complete article: http://www.vam.ac.uk/activ_events/past_events/people_with_disabilities/photocourse_blind/index.html