Visual Impairment
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Concerns raised over ‘watered down’ program for visually impaired studentsSome families of visually impaired Nova Scotia students are voicing concerns over a change in programs offered by the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA).EducationJan 22, 2024
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Blind Regina woman without guide dog struggles with unshovelled sidewalksA blind Regina woman who depends on public transportation says those who don't shovel their sidewalks make her mobility challenges even more difficult.FeaturesJan 9, 2023
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Legally blind Toronto home chef has new, inclusive cooking show"People tend to stereotype: I should have a cane or I should have a guide dog. That's not the case and that's why I encourage conversation and talking about it."CanadaOct 7, 2021
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New Brunswick color blind artist unveils portrait collectionA portrait artist with a visual impairment that prevents her from seeing colours is showcasing her artwork at Fredericton’s Charlotte Street Arts Centre.HealthMar 13, 2021
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Alberta man born legally blind gets his driver’s licenceGetting your driver’s licence comes with a sense of freedom. A man from Benalto, Alta., is really embracing the open road as he never expected to get behind the wheel. In this case, seeing really is believing.FeaturesJul 23, 2020
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12-year-old Edmontonian competes as finalist in Braille ChallengeWriting a big test is always a little stressful, but one young man is taking it all in stride.FeaturesJul 9, 2020
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TransLink to spend $7M to upgrade transit system for the visually impairedThe agency is rolling out braille at all of its bus stops, and tactile walking surface indicators at stations across the system next year.Dec 6, 2019
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Tech in T.O. Next Generation: 16-year-old creates device to help people with visual impairmentsRiya Karumanchi, 16, is the inventor of SmartCane, a technologically advanced take on the white cane often used by people with visual impairments.TechOct 29, 2019
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Blind, partially sighted women find independence through hair and makeupFor women with visual impairments, hair and makeup is about much more than just the way they look.CanadaOct 21, 2018
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Formerly blind Scottish woman can see again — but only moving objectsA Scottish woman has a rare condition called Riddoch syndrome, which only lets her see things when they're moving.HealthJun 14, 2018
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