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Welcome to Wisdom 4 You! We're a Florida 501(c)(3) Nonprofit, empowering you with knowledge!
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Braille is often pressed from the back of the page, so when it’s flipped over, the raised dots are perfectly readable by touch. This technique keeps the dots crisp and easy to read for Braille users.
#Braille #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #TactileReading #BrailleLiteracyMonth
Image 1: Orange graphic titled “Braille Fact of the Day” showing lines of raised white braille dots above the Wisdom 4 the Blind logo. Image 2: An orange graphic titled “Braille Fact of the Day” explaining that Braille is typically pressed from the back of the page so that, when flipped over, the raised dots are crisp, durable, and easy for Braille readers to feel and interpret by touch.
January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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A chip no bigger than a grain of rice is helping restore vision for people who are blind. small tech, life-changing impact. Read More:
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#Accessibility #AssistiveTech #Innovation #Blindness #MedTech
A Tiny Chip the Size of a Grain of Rice Is Helping Blind People See Again - North American Community Hub
A rice-sized retinal chip restores partial vision by bypassing damaged cells, offering new hope for people with severe blindness.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Contracted (Grade 2) Braille works like shorthand, one cell can represent whole words or endings, reducing text length by 20–25% and making reading more efficient through touch.
#Braille #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityAwareness #BrailleLiteracyMonth
Image 1: Orange graphic titled “Braille Fact of the Day” showing lines of raised white braille dots above the Wisdom 4 the Blind logo. Image 2: Orange graphic titled “Braille Fact of the Day” Graphic explaining that Contracted (Grade 2) Braille uses shorthand, where one Braille cell can represent whole words or word endings.
January 14, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Every story starts somewhere. Year two of Prevent Blindness’ “It Started With an Eye Exam” campaign shines a light on how access to eye care can change lives.
Read more: www.wvnews.com/news/around_...
#News #EyeCareMatters #PreventBlindness #VisionHealth
"It Started With an Eye Exam" Campaign from Prevent Blindness Rolls Out in its Second Year to Share Stories on the Positive Impact of Access to Eye Care
- This year's Prevent Blindness "It Started With an Eye Exam" campaign shares patient testimonials on how eye exams saved sight and improved quality of life -
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January 14, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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Not all Braille uses six dots
Digital Braille often uses eight dots, making it easier to show capital letters, symbols, and formatting, especially on refreshable displays.
#Braille #Accessibility #BrailleLiteracyMonth
Image 1: Orange graphic titled “Braille Fact of the Day” showing lines of raised white braille dots above the Wisdom 4 the Blind logo. Image 2: Orange graphic titled “Braille Fact of the Day” with text explaining that not all languages use the same six-dot system, some use an eight-dot Braille and its many uses.
January 13, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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Today on the #Disability Daily #Podcast we celebrate theoretical #physicist Dr. Stephen #Hawking, who had #AmyotrophicLateralSclerosis (ALS).

Listen & read transcript: tinyurl.com/DisabilityDaily

#STEM #DisabledInSTEM #physics #NASA #EduSky #LouGerhigsDisease #MIT #accessibility #a11y #space #ALS
Promotional graphic for a January 8 episode of the Disability Daily Podcast featuring Dr. Stephen Hawking. The poster includes the podcast logo, a starry night background, and an inset photo of Stephen Hawking in his wheelchair wearing a suit at a microphone, with a screen behind him projecting an image of the moon. Text identifies him as a theoretical physicist and cosmologist with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
January 8, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Braille doesn’t do caps, numbers, or italics the usual way. Instead, it uses special prefix symbols that tell the next characters how to behave, kind of like secret programming codes for reading by touch #Braille #Accessibility #DidYouKnow #InclusiveDesign
Image 1: Orange graphic titled “Braille Fact of the Day” showing lines of raised white braille dots above the Wisdom 4 the Blind logo. Image 2: An orange graphic titled “Braille Fact of the Day” explaining that Braille works using special prefix symbols, like coding commands.
January 9, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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A Cleveland Sight Center staff member with vision loss is empowering clients to navigate everyday challenges with confidence. Read more here:
www.wkyc.com/article/news...
#VisionLoss #Accessibility #Inclusion #DisabilityAdvocacy
Cleveland Sight Center staffer with vision loss help clients navigate daily challenges
Shelby Craig, blind since birth, is one of several helping to empower others at the Cleveland Sight Center with her lifelong expertise.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Vision loss reversed in mice, Could this be the breakthrough humans have been waiting for? Read more here:
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#Science #MedicalBreakthrough #VisionResearch #FutureOfMedicine
Mice Show How Vision Loss Can Be Reversed, Humans Could Be Next
A stunning new study reveals how the brain could restore lost vision. Could this breakthrough change the future of sight?
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January 8, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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Did you know? In Braille, tiny “ghost dots” from worn or damaged paper can change a word’s meaning, experienced readers can actually feel these hidden mistakes!
It’s like reading a secret code with your fingertips!
#BrailleFacts #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveReading
Image 1: Orange graphic titled “Braille Fact of the Day” showing lines of raised white braille dots above the Wisdom 4 the Blind logo. Image 2: Orange graphic titled “Braille Fact of the Day” with text explaining that worn embossers can create “ghost dots,” that are mistakes while reading braille.
January 8, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Glaucoma can affect your vision without warning. Here’s what to know about the condition and vision loss.
Read more here: www.news9.com/health/what-...
#Glaucoma #EyeHealth #VisionLoss #HealthAwareness
What is glaucoma? What to know about the condition and vision loss
An OU Health eye specialist explains who is most at risk, why symptoms are rare, and how early exams can prevent permanent blindness.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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Visual Disabilities students head north to visit the Wisconsin School for the Blind Learn more about their experience and why this trip mattered, read the full story here:
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#VisualDisabilities #Accessibility #Education
NIU Today - Visual Disabilities students head north to visit Wisconsin School for the Blind
Eleven students in NIU’s program in Visual Disabilities gained close-up exposure this fall to a career option they might never had considered. Molly Pasley, assistant professor in the Department of Sp...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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Crosswalks are meant to keep us safe, but do they for people with vision loss?
Read more here: www.healthday.com/health-news/...
#VisionLoss #EyeHealth #Accessibility #PedestrianSafety #DisabilityAwareness
How Dangerous Are Crosswalks for People With Vision Loss?
MONDAY, Jan. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People suffering from vision loss might not be as endangered by oncoming traffic as you’d suspect, a new study says.Folk
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January 5, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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A platform designed to support job seekers with disabilities is expanding into Northern Ontario and reshaping inclusive employment. Here’s what the expansion details:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#DisabilityInclusion #AccessibleEmployment #InclusiveWorkplaces #JobSeekers
Platform for job seekers with disabilities to expand to northern Ontario | CBC News
A platform called Enabled Talent that helps job seekers with disabilities connect with employers, is expanding to Sudbury in the new year.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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New research reveals how the home environment plays a major role in fall risk for visually impaired older adults. Find out what makes the difference and why it matters. Read more:
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#VisionHealth #FallPrevention #Accessibility
Home environment shapes fall risk in visually impaired older adults, study shows | Managed Healthcare Executive
Falls among older adults with visual impairment are strongly linked to modifiable home hazards—especially broken flooring and tripping risks—while fall risk remains relatively low in hazard-free homes...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Silent vision loss may already be happening in diabetics, and a new retinal texture scan might reveal it early. Learn more here:
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#DiabeticEyeDisease #EyeHealth #HealthNews #EarlyDetection
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December 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Laser Photocoagulation uses targeted lasers to treat damaged retinal tissue, stopping harmful blood vessels from spreading and protecting the vision you still have.
#EyeHealth #VisionCare #RetinaCare #HealthyEyes #SightMatters
Image 1: Orange background with white text reading "See the future VISION AWARENESS FACT OF THE DAY Protect Your Vision Today." Below the text is a simple white eye icon. At the bottom is the logo for "Wisdom 4 The Blind" with the tagline "Sharing Wisdom for All. Image 2: Orange graphic with an eye icon and the text “Fact of the Day” explaining laser photocoagulation as a treatment to prevent vision loss, with the Wisdom 4 the Blind logo.
December 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Heart risks can increase, and stay elevated after temporary vision loss. Stay aware. Read more here:
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#HeartHealth #VisionLoss #StrokeRisk #HealthAwareness
Heart Risks May Rise and Persist After Transient Vision Loss
Transient loss of vision is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events within 14 days of diagnosis, and risks may persist for up to 10 years, a study finds.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Think dry eyes are just annoying? Chronic dry eyes can actually damage your eyes and affect your vision if untreated! 💧 Protect your eyes with drops, meds, or simple lifestyle tweaks. #EyeHealth #DryEyeAwareness #VisionCare
Image 1: A graphic with bold orange text that reads "VISION MYTH OF THE DAY" above an orange outline icon of an eye with a question mark. The logo for Wisdom 4 The Blind is at the bottom. Image 2: Graphic titled “Myth of the Day” explaining that dry eye is not just an annoyance and can damage the cornea and affect vision if untreated.
December 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Vision loss doesn’t mean losing independence 👀 Learn the tips, tools, and smart adaptations every savvy senior should know. Read more 👉 www.ourmidland.com/news/article...
#SavvySenior #VisionLoss #AgingWell #Accessibility
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December 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Donkey steps in as a loyal guide for a visually impaired man in Türkiye. Read more here:
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#Turkey #Inspiration #FeelGoodNews #DisabilityAwareness #KindnessMatters
Donkey becomes guide for visually impaired man in Türkiye
Despite losing his eyesight at a young age, 82-year-old Raif Kurt, who lives in Manisa, continues to lead an independent life by traveling alone on a...
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December 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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On-demand Braille label printers are changing accessibility, one label at a time. Read more here:
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#BrailleTech #AssistiveTechnology #Inclusion
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December 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Did you know positionable task lighting can make a huge difference. Even with significant vision loss, directing bright, focused light at the right angle (often from the side rather than directly overhead) can reduce glare and enhance contrast.
#LowVisionTips #VisionImpairment #Accessibility
Image 1: Orange and white graphic with an eye and lightbulb icon. Text reads: "Vision Impairment Tip of the Day." Logo: Wisdom 4 the Blind. Image 2: Graphic advising to use adjustable task lighting to improve contrast and visibility for daily tasks.
December 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Can a visual neuroprosthesis really talk to the brain?
Breakthrough science is bringing us closer to restoring sight through brain–tech communication. Read more in the full article here:
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
#Neuroprosthetics #BrainTech #Neuroscience #Innovation #FutureOfMedicine
Can a Visual Neuroprosthesis Communicate With the Brain?
A closed-loop cortical implant generates functional percepts of shape, motion, and letters in two individuals with acquired blindness.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Can we bring lost vision back? Read the full article here:
www.rochester.edu/newscenter/e...
#VisionHealth #EyeCare #MedicalScience #HopeInSight
Can lost vision be restored?
URochester researchers are at the forefront of addressing vision loss while discovering how our visual system works.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM