Low Vision Reading Tools and Techniques

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Adapted from an article on Visionaware.org Most of us take our reading and writing abilities for granted. For those who lose significant amounts of vision, the prospect of giving these tasks up is daunting. The good news is that there are many ways to adapt and to continue these essential activities. This blog gives you… Continue reading Low Vision Reading Tools and Techniques

Simon Wheatcroft, blind since his teens, runs ultramarathons

Simon Wheatcroft is an ultramarathon runner. Though he has retinitis pigmentosa and has been blind since 17, he has slowly built his mileage and his ability to traverse varied terrain. The story of his evolution to distance runner is one of daring as well as ingenuity. When Wheatcroft grew bored running from goal post to… Continue reading Simon Wheatcroft, blind since his teens, runs ultramarathons