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    • MAY 16, 2018
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    What is Ocular Albinism?

    You may be familiar with Albinism, a genetic condition that affects the skin and hair, making them extremely light colored or white. However, ocular albinism is a different type of the genetic mutation that affects the eyes. It creates low vision and that is why it is of special concern to us. We work withRead more
    • JANUARY 5, 2015
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    What is Low Vision

    Low vision is the reduction in vision that can’t be fully corrected by using conventional eyeglasses and interferes with daily activities requiring both near and far vision.   Low vision is different from blindness, as a blind person doesn’t have any sight at all; however a low vision patient has some remaining useful sight. A

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    • APRIL 18, 2023
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    Wegmans offers ‘talking prescription labels’ for blind and low-vision patients

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Wegmans will be partnering with The American Council of the Blind to offer a “talking label” prescription program. The program, titled “ScripTalk,” will help those who are blind or have low vision to hear important information from their prescription labels. The council says that this project was created to ensure the

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    • APRIL 15, 2019
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    Visionary: Michael Cush

    Visionary: Michael Cush

    Michael Cush has a vision, and it’s one shared by millions of low vision and blind individuals across the United States – to vastly increase the number of employers who understand that the vision impaired population can be gainfully employed and make significant contributions to the workforce. Cush is theSenior Director of Workforce Development forRead more

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