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Early Focus Third Edition Brings Ongoing Growth

Families with a young child newly diagnosed with blindness or low vision invariably find themselves facing a series of questions...

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Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Awareness Week: How a VRT’s Lived Experiences Helped Shape Her Practice

In recognition of Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT) Awareness Week, we spoke with Jennifer Ratliffe, a Rehabilitation of the Blind Specialist,...

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Hive Summer Cohort Returns with a Focus on CVI

Building on Last Year’s Success  Are you ready to deepen your understanding of Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) while connecting with...

The First Class of the Wright Humason School for the deaf, NYC. Helen Keller with Anne Sullivan Macy in a group photograph of the class. Keller is at the far left of those seated in the first row, she holds Macy's left hand with her right hand. She is wearing a long dress with a fitted waist and wide skirt. The dress has gigot (puff) sleeves and a ruched bodice and a high ruched neckline. Her hair is curled at the bottom to frame her face and head. Macy is seated next to her. Macy wears a dress in the same style, but with a taller collar.

Embarking on an Educational Journey: How Anne Sullivan Taught Helen Keller

From childhood and beyond, Helen’s teacher, Anne Sullivan, aided in her pupil’s pursuit to understand the world. Anne utilized protactile...

Whitney sits to the right of Ander, who is wearing glasses, as they both smile and look towards the camera.

Monarch is Making a Difference: Ander Mielke’s Homeschool Story

The Monarch is designed for students in any learning environment. Whether in a public, private, or homeschool setting, the Monarch...

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Enhancing Accessibility: Get TactileView for Free with the PageBlaster Embosser

The world of tactile graphics is evolving and creating high-quality embossed graphics has never been easier. We’re excited to announce...

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Exciting New Features for the Mantis Enhance Future Success

The Mantis Q40 has impacted the lives of numerous blind or low vision students and adults since its release in...