Saving Vision by Tricking Rods into Thinking They’re Cones?
A different way to think about saving vision in inherited retinal diseases may be to turn rods into cones.
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Leaving no one ‘LCA patient’ behind: Rare Diseases International policy event
“When you received your, or your child’s, diagnosis you might have felt as if in the desert; alone and no idea which direction is the right one.”
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Funding Accessible Learning Tools in 4 Easy Steps
The problem isn’t that you need to find the perfect learning tool for your child… the problem is finding a way to afford the perfect learning tool for your child!
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Is Google Planing to Cure Blindness?
With recent patent filings and new applications for Google Glass, it does look like Google is interested in getting into the vision business.
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NFB and Amazon Work Together for Improved Kindle Accessibility
NFB joins forces with Amazon to improve Kindle accessibility for blind students
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Study shows brain uses visual cortex while computing math problems
A recent JHU study shows blind people use visual cortex while solving math problems
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FCC Proposes Increased Audio Description Access
The FCC seeks comments on the rules proposed to increase access to audio description for blind viewers.
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Audio Description Media Contest for Kids
Students ages 7-21 can enter to win lots of cool prizes in The Benefits of Audio Description in Education Contest!
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WonderBaby.org Wins a 2016 Family Choice Award!
We’re excited to announce that WonderBaby.org has received a Family Choice Award in the category of Special Needs Products and Resources!
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There is a family in need of a SMART Brailler… is it you?
Find out how you can help raise money for a SMART Brailler and stay tuned for details on how YOU can enter to WIN the brailler once the fundraiser is complete!
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Update on LCA Treatment and Spark Therapeutics
Spark Therapeutics continues to test their treatment for LCA (RPE-65) and they find that it is safe, efficient and provides long term benefits
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New Paralympic Medals Will Make You Wish You Were Competing!
The exciting new design incorporates braille and sound for Rio’s 2016 Paralympic Games!
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New App Helps Patients Manage Care After Strabismus Surgery
A new pilot app from Boston Children’s Hospital allows doctors in their Ophthalmology Department to remotely monitor patients after surgery for strabismus.
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The Blind Cook is Cooking with Her Four Senses
This video series features blind chef Christine Ha as she demonstrates cooking without sight. The show also offers nutritional tips and other cool food-related information.
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O-Rings Toys for Special Kids!
Maeve & Cynthia have created a new fun toy for children with visual impairments – O-Rings. Find out more about this toy!
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