Topic of the Month is a way for AINC to use listener feedback to produce and highlight content that is important to our audience. For each month, we will publish a variety of podcasts, audio editions, resources, and more on all of our platforms.
This page contains a compilation of the media assets. Check back each month for new topics!
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December 1st, 2022
Adapting to Vision Loss Roadmap
Have you recently had an accident that caused blindness, or been diagnosed with macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetes, or another eye condition that has caused or might cause vision loss? You’re not alone.
October 7th, 2022
5 Self-Advocacy Scenarios for People with Vision Loss
Learn about these common scenarios in everyday life, your legal rights to accessibility, and what you can do…
- Be My Eyes (App): Sighted volunteers lend their eyes to solve tasks to help blind and low-vision people lead more independent lives. Free.
- ScriptTalk (App): Hear all your vital prescription information read out loud. 309-452-3088
- Ensight Skills Center: Tools, counseling, and training for low vision individuals. 1-866-375-5693
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR): Helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, advance in, and maintain employment. 303-866-2500
- Maxi Aids: Low Vision Products. 1-631-752-0521
- BARD National Library Service: Braille and talking book library service. 1-888-657-7323
- Hadley Institute for the Blind: Personalized learning opportunities that empower adults with vision loss to thrive at home, work, and in their communities. 800-323-4238.
- Lighthouse for the Blind: Preventing and addressing vision loss with services. 800-284-4422
- Perkins School for the Blind: Education services for children and young adults who are blind and visually impaired with multiple disabilities. 617-924-3434
- Center for People with Disabilities:Advocates equal rights for people with disabilities.303-442-8662
Feedback:
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Upcoming Topics:
- January: Independent Living
- February: Transportation
- March: Benefits and Finance