BWA InSight Newsletter
Blind Work Association, Inc.
Binghamton, NY
Fall 2002; Vol. 27, No. 4

BWA Awards First Charles V. Costello Memorial Scholarships!

Mrs. Beverly Costello expressed an interest in keeping alive the memory of her late husband Charles, who passed away last year. Mr. Costello loved the Association and also had a strong personal commitment to higher education. He had received his own degree after having served in the military during World War II and after having started his working life. He helped and encouraged others to obtain higher education. BWA is dedicated to assisting people who are blind or visually impaired make the most of their potential.

The combination of Mr. Costello's personal commitments and the purpose of the Association led to an exciting and very natural new program: scholarships to assist visually impaired individuals obtain career directed, post high school education!

Through the very generous financial support of Mrs. Costello, this year BWA was able to present two $500 scholarships to local individuals enrolled in college. Ms. Suzanne Leathers of Vestal is currently studying at Broome Community College and plans to pursue a career in radiology. Mr. Terry Gonyou, also of Vestal, is pursuing a degree in East Asian studies at the University at Albany.

We are delighted to have the opportunity to assist two outstanding local individuals in the pursuit of careers through higher education and we are extremely grateful to Mrs. Costello for her support. We are planning to continue the program next year, and encourage people who are about to graduate from high school or are enrolled in a post high school accredited program to contact us for more information.  End of article.

Friends, And More Friends.

Forty-five more community leaders now have a deeper understanding of the Blind Work Association and its services. In mid-September, the Association held by-invitation open houses so that we could have another chance to tell our story to a growing number of "Friends." In 2001, we held our first open houses and invited community leaders to become Friends of our Association and our Foundation. This year, those new friends responded wonderfully and brought their friends, who had not known about BWA or had not been in contact with us for years, to an open house.

Our guests included leaders from the business, service, social, and political communities. They went on a tour, met our staff and board members, and heard a short orientation about our business and service programs. We hope they, in turn, will introduce us to more "Friends" and will bring them to next year’s open house. We thank each and every one for giving us the opportunity to meet them and tell them who we are.  End of article.

The President’s Corner.

How does an organization like the Blind Work Association figure out what it needs to do in order to better meet its purpose? What strengths does it have to build on and where are the weak points that might need to be fixed? What is out there beyond the agency that can be an opportunity to grow or get better and what might be out there that is really a problem? Does the agency really understand what its consumers need, and is its purpose, its Mission, in tune with those needs?

One way to answer these questions is through "Strategic Planning." That's just what the Blind Work Association did over the summer and early fall! We put together a small committee, called a core group. On this committee were Beverly Majka, the Chair of the Blind Work Association Foundation, Mr. Keith Chadwick from the Foundation board, Mr. Wilbur Dodge, who is on both the Association and Foundation boards, and Mr. William Olmstead of the Association board. Dr. Charles Rubin, First Vice-Chair of the Association board, chaired the group. Also joining the group from outside the Association or Foundation were Dr. Peter McGinn, the President and CEO of UHS, and Professor Arieh Ullmann from the Binghamton University School of Management. Senior managers from the Association were also part of the group.

The group worked hard and long! We collected information from employees, consumers, state agencies, business partners and many others. We looked at census data on who lives in our area and information about how many blind or visually impaired people there might be. We asked people what we do well and what we might do better. We then put all of this information together and took it to the full Association and Foundation Boards of Directors. The result was that at our Annual Meeting on October 16, 2002 a new Mission and Vision were adopted. We also agreed on five major directions for the Association. I am pleased to present these to you now.

The new Mission of the Association is to: "Assist people who have a vision disability enhance life quality through attaining or maintaining personal and economic independence; and help remove obstacles imposed by vision Disabilities."

The new Vision of the Association is to: "Be the first in choice and quality with respect to vision rehabilitation and employment services in the Twin Tiers; and to be a model for the broader community in understanding vision disability."

The five major directions are to: "Enhance the corporate image, visibility and reputation." This means to make more people aware of what we do and improve what they think of the Association. "Create a physical environment that supports our mission." This means to solve the major building problems so that we have enough of the right kind of space for all our employment and service programs. "Expand and enhance staff competencies and skill levels." This means to continue to train our employees so that we get better at what we do.

"Grow the financial and goodwill base." If we grow and get better we will need to increase our resources and especially funds available. "Capture opportunities to develop and enhance business and services." This means that we need to keep our eyes and ears open so we do not miss a chance for a new program that better assists people with a vision disability.

We are excited about moving forward with these and know we can count on your help. Robert K. Hanye, President and CEO.  End of article.

Transportation Issues, A Commentary.  By Ralph Gedeon, BWA Rehabilitation Teacher.

It has been said that one of the biggest barriers faced by people with a serious vision disability is a lack of transportation. For people who drive, getting around to shop or work can mean just hopping in the car and driving away. However, people who have a vision disability that is severe enough to prevent driving do not have the option of "just driving away." So, it is very important that people who cannot drive are able to use public transportation such as busses and trains.

Unfortunately, unless you live in a big city, like New York or Chicago, the regular public transportation system does not go to enough places or run all the time so that a visually handicapped person can do these independent things. Even special transportation systems, often called para-transit, have to set schedules for a group of people. This means visually impaired workers, and often their employers, must sometimes adjust their own work schedules accordingly.

As a Rehabilitation Teacher, I often hear "I am visually impaired, I cannot drive, there is no way I can get to work, school, out shopping, or go to the senior center. So, I am stuck at home." My job is to give people the skills that will get them out of the house to go to these places and do these things, so I am frustrated and they are frustrated.

There are some efforts to help older people continue to be good drivers, such as the 55-Alive Mature Driver program run by the American Association of Retired Persons. This type of program helps people who still see well enough to drive, but not as well as when they were younger. New York is one of a number of states where it is possible to get or keep a driver's license as a low vision driver, using a bioptic lens. However, this program benefits very few people. Most people who are "low vision" either lose their license or give it up out of common sense.

Access to public transportation is especially important in the Twin Tiers, where we have so many older people who live in rural areas. In these cases, there is often no way to "get out of the house." Here at BWA, 65% of the people we serve are over the age of 70, and 40% are over 80! Most people with a vision disability would like to maintain the same level of life style, minimize frustrations, and stay as independent as possible. The transportation barrier makes that a tough task. We could all benefit from more public transportation, and people who no longer see well enough to drive would be able to stay more active.  End of article.

White Cane Day.  By Rachel Agen, BWA Orientation & Mobility Specialist.

National White Cane Safety Day is observed annually on October 15th. It is a day to promote the importance of the white cane, which represents safety, independence, and freedom for blind people, and to educate the public on the meaning of the white cane.

In 1964, Congress approved a joint resolution, which enables the President of the United States to proclaim October 15th as White Cane Safety Day each year. The first President to recognize this day was President Lyndon B. Johnson.

In 1966, the first, model "White Cane Law" was created and now each state has it’s own version of the Law. New York State’s white cane law requires drivers to yield the right of way to pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog, providing that person is crossing at or near an intersection or crosswalk. It is against the law for any person who is not legally blind to use a white cane.  End of article.

A Lesson In Terminology.  By Rachel Agen, BWA Orientation & Mobility Specialist.

What do you think when you hear that a person is blind? Most people think of blindness, as having no vision at all. This misconception creates confusion when a person who is legally blind is able to see some things. Actually, there is a wide range of vision loss, from slight to total blindness.

The most general terms used to describe vision loss are "low vision", "visually impaired", or having a "vision disability." These are used to describe people who have lost a significant amount of vision that cannot be corrected medically or surgically. These terms are often used to describe a person who is legally blind and or partially sighted.

The term "legally blind" is a measurement of vision used by doctors to say that the vision that person has is not reliable enough to travel (walk around their community) safely without the use of devices. This does not mean that the person cannot see at all, or that he or she cannot travel.

A Day Of Caring.

Blind Work Association was delighted and grateful to be on the receiving end of a unique gift. On Sept. 11, 2002, a team of volunteers came to our facility to work on a special project, as part of the United Way of Broome County "Day of Caring." They were from three local agencies: ClearChannel Communications; Johnson, Lauder & Savidge; and MVP Health Care.

A total of about 18 volunteers arrived, armed with paint brushes and rollers, to paint our lunch room. After a quick tour of the gency, they set to work. A whirlwind of activity, they primed and painted the 35 X 35 ft. room in just a few hours. The room is now much lighter and brighter. What a difference a day-of-caring can make!  End of article.

From Our Archives.  By Joyce Bucci.

World War II had brought an increase in business to BWA, including new partnerships with the Federal Government, E.J. Shoes and IBM. When the war ended, there were many soldiers coming home who had lost their vision, and BWA was there to help. Changes slowly began to take place as the need for having a job to survive was coupled with the need for rehabilitation.

It became obvious that a much larger facility was needed to house the "workshop", and in 1948 a brand new, state-of-the-art building was completed at Water and Susquehanna Streets. With a full basement under the main floor, there was ample room for all of the current industries, and a registered nurse was added to the staff. The Court Street building was remodeled and continued to house the Association’s Sales Room for many more years.  End of article.

Parent To Parent.  By Diane McMillan, BWA Child & Youth Specialist.

Q: My child was born with a hearing loss and the doctor says that it might be Usher syndrome. What is that?

A: Usher syndrome is an inherited condition that affects both hearing and sight. The hearing loss is usually present at birth and ranges from moderate to profound. The vision loss, caused by a degeneration of the retina called Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), usually appears during adolescence and progresses as the person ages.

The condition is named after a British ophthalmologist, C. H. Usher. In 1914, Dr. Usher wrote a paper describing the link between congenital deafness and RP in several cases. The syndrome is transmitted genetically and both parents must carry the recessive gene for it to be passed to their children. Both males and females can inherit Usher.

Mary Guest, Head of Usher Services at Sense, has an excellent webpage at www.deafblind.com.  You can also call the Helen Keller Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults at 516-944-8900 for more information.

Family Picnic.

On Oct. 5th, BWA hosted a picnic for visually impaired children and their families at Port Dickinson Park. We had a wonderful time, as parents were able to talk with each other while watching their children at play on the nearby playground. Some of the parents suggested having a quarterly meeting, with guest speakers. Suggested topics of interest were: SSI (Supplemental Security Income), Dealing with Public School Systems, and Obtaining Information About Schools for the Blind (such as Batavia). If there are any other topics of interest, please call Diane McMillan at 607-724-2428.  End of article.

The ABC’S Of O & M.  By Rachel Agen, BWA Orientation & Mobility Specialist.

An Orientation and Mobility (O & M) Specialist is someone who has a bachelor’s or master’s degree of Orientation and Mobility from a college or university that is approved by the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired. This specialist teaches visually impaired people the skills and concepts they need to move around safely and independently in the home and in the community. An "itinerant" O & M Specialist travels to the person’s school, home, or work place to provide direct training on safe travel. This training is provided to people of all ages and levels of vision, as well as those with multiple physical or mental impairments .

O & M skills cover a wide range. It may be as simple as body, spatial, or directional concepts, such as forward, backward, up, down, right, and left. Some of the basic skills include proper use of a white cane for safe walking. Another skill is "sighted guide", which is properly done when the visually impaired individual holds onto the elbow of the sighted individual for walking. "Trailing" may be used to locate a doorway by following a parallel surface, such as a wall, with the side of the hand. The more advanced skills emphasize safe and independent travel in a business type of environment.

If you know someone who might need O & M Training, please call Rachel Agen or Eric Bohn at 607-724-2428.  End of article.

BWA Receives Award!

October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month. As part of this, the 10th annual recognition luncheon, hosted by the Southern Tier Alliance, was held in Vestal. The Alliance includes the New York State Department of Labor, Empire State Development Corp., New York State Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID), and the New York State Commission for the Blind. The theme of the luncheon was "New Freedom for the 21st Century."

We are pleased to announce that BWA received the Regional Award in the 25-99 employee category. The Association was recognized for its employment of people who are blind in management, professional, administrative, contract service, and manufacturing positions. It was cited for the support it makes available for blind employees, as well as the quality of its compensation and benefits. The guest speaker at the luncheon was NYS Assemblyman Robert Warner, a friend of BWA, who specifically mentioned the good work accomplished at BWA. Our nomination for the award was submitted by Mr. Karl Wokan, of the NYS Commission For The Blind.

We are very proud to have received this award, and remain committed to achieving continued success in placing people who are blind or have a vision disability in all levels of employment, both within and outside the organization.  End of article.

"EPIC" For Seniors.

The Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program is a medicine prescription plan, sponsored by New York State, for senior citizens who need help paying for their prescriptions. Over 290,000 seniors already belong and are saving over half the cost of their medicines.

To join EPIC, you must be a New York State resident, be 65 or older, and have an annual income of $35,000 or less if single, or $50,000 or less if married. Seniors who receive full Medicaid benefits or have other prescription coverage that is better than EPIC are not eligible to join.

EPIC is a cost sharing program and offers two plans: the Fee Plan for seniors with moderate incomes; and the Deductible Plan for seniors with higher incomes. Those who pay a fee (on the Fee Plan) or meet their deductible (on the Deductible Plan) must pay a "co-pay" when purchasing a prescription.

Almost all prescription medications are covered, as well as insulin, insulin syringes and needles. Both brand name and less expensive generic drugs are included.

EPIC operates a toll-free Helpline, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Call 1-800-332-3742 to find out how to join. This information was taken from www.health.state.ny.us.  End of article.

BWA Wish List.

In the last issue of InSight, we published our very first Wish List, and we were delighted when we received two immediate responses. Mr. Ed Barrett, of Universal Fence and Supply Co. in Johnson City, kindly donated a beautiful, indoor American flag and stand for our conference room. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Clark gave a generous gift to be used to purchase items for our Children and Youth Program. Thank you so much for both of these much needed gifts!

We have added some new items to our list, and if you would like to help us out by donating an item or the funds needed to purchase it, please contact Joyce Bucci at 607-724-2428.   You will receive a letter of receipt and thanks from us, and a public thank you in our next newsletter.

New Items: Mini-Blinds. Some of our staff offices are in need of mini-blinds for the windows. The cost of these ranges from $100 to about $250, due to the large size of the windows.

Safety Equipment. The BWA Safety Committee has created a list of items needed to make certain that all of our employees are kept at a minimum risk of accidents or injury. They include certain kinds of personal protective equipment and safety training videos, among other items.

Reminders: Accessible Computer Software. We are in the process of setting up our new computer lab that would be made available for the personal use of our visually impaired consumers and employees. The special software to make the computers more accessible costs about $1,200.

Computer Desks. The above-mentioned computer lab also needs three computer desks.

Lobby Furniture. Our 60’s-era, avocado-green lobby furniture needs to go! We need 4 new chairs (about $200-$300 each) and 2 small, low side-tables (about $150 each).

Refrigerator. Our lunch room currently has a small refrigerator, which is not large enough to hold all sodas, lunches, etc. We really could use a larger model.

Conference Room Furniture. We need nicer looking tables and upholstered, stackable chairs for our large conference meeting room. These items could be used, if in good, clean condition.  End of article.

Technology News.  By Joyce Bucci.

The Jumping Mouse

It may sound like a children’s story, but it is actually a new computer mouse for people who are blind. British scientists, in searching for ways to help visually impaired people get more out of computers, have just developed a mouse which "jumps" or vibrates when the cursor contacts a line on the computer screen. To make the mouse even more effective, the scientists have combined it with sound tones.

This mouse has wonderful possibilities for visually impaired children who are learning about graphs in math class at school, as well as for adults who follow the stock market. The lines of the graph can be identified when the mouse "jumps", and are reinforced by tones that vary in pitch according to whether the line is rising or falling. The jumping mouse is not yet on the market.

The Virtual Touch Mouse

The VirTouch Mouse is an amazing device that was designed by a psychologist for his daughter after her vision was damaged in a skiing accident. In partnership with a computer scientist, he developed a mouse which allows a user to "see" what is on the computer screen with his fingers.

The mouse rolls the cursor over the screen, and mirrors what it is moving over onto 3 small touch pads on top of the mouse. Each touch pad consists of 32 tiny rounded pins that are raised or lowered to create tactile copies of the text or images on screen. For text, the mouse translates 3 letters at a time, using either a "Running Braille" system, or an actual imprint of the alphabet letter in a font that can be recognized by touch.

For images, the different heights of the pins signify color variations, or shading from light to dark. As the mouse is moved, the user progressively feels small parts of the picture with her fingers and integrates a full picture from those small parts.

The possibilities are endless for this device. The user can recognize graphic shapes, diagrams, pictures and icons; read maps; draw symbols and graphical schemes; and play specially designed tactile computer games. Other applications also contain exercises and educational materials for study, with sound accompaniment.  End of article.

Helen Keller quote: "The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart."

Caring For Your Eyes.  Information taken from OSHA Fact Sheet No. 93-03.

Millions of Americans head off to work every day to a job that potentially could damage their sight. Many experience on-the-job eye injuries that could have easily been prevented. How? The answer is simple: always wear the appropriate safety eyewear.

Every day an estimated 1,000 eye injuries occur in the workplace. A survey found that three out of five workers who suffered an eye injury wore no eye protection. And, of those who did, 40% wore the wrong type.

What causes on-the-job eye injuries? Almost 70% resulted from flying or falling objects, or sparks. More than half were smaller than a pin head. Another 20% were from contact with chemicals, and the rest were caused by objects swinging from a fixed position, like tree limbs, ropes or chains. Who is most at risk? Craft and industrial workers, such as mechanics, carpenters, plumbers, welders and machine operators.

Safety eyewear should be worn whenever there is any chance of exposure to flying objects, chemicals, radiation, or any other potential hazard. Anyone working in or even passing through areas that pose these hazards should wear protective eyewear. It should be the proper type for the hazard, and should be properly fitted. Of those injured while wearing safety eyewear, most were caused by the object going around or under the protector.

Experts believe that the proper eye protection could have prevented or reduced the severity of injury in at least 90% of the accidents. Eye protection works! Sight is precious. Take care of your eyes.  End of article.

Welcome Aboard!

BWA would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new employees: Merle Farnham, Driver & Assistant. Merle drives and assists BWA Rehabilitation Teacher Ralph Gedeon, as he visits consumers in Cortland, Tioga and Tompkins counties.

In our Industries Program, our new employees are: Andy Lateer, Team Leader; David Ellsworth, Maintenance Assistant; Aaron Baier, Norma Jean Barr, Bill Decker, Jeremy Harris, Philip King, and Linda Mae Twaddell. On the switchboard at the VA Hospital at Castle Point, NY, our new employee is Deborah Holmes.

We would also like to congratulate the following employees on their recent promotions within our Industries Program: Jim Keeler, Order Processing Clerk, and Jason Hanson, Machine Operator.  End of article.

Depression.  By Annie van der Wal, BWA Social Caseworker.

Depression has been referred to as the "common cold of emotions." It is the most complicated of all of our emotions and will seriously affect one in four of us at some point in our lives. It causes changes to the whole body including our moods, thoughts, and behavior. A good working definition of depression is "a feeling of sadness and dejection, resulting in an increasingly pessimistic outlook on life." It can make us feel worthless, hopeless, and even like giving up. Because depression can mimic many illnesses it can often go undiagnosed for a long time.

The symptoms of depression can be many, and include a persistent sad mood, loss of interest or pleasure in most activities, changes in appetite or weight, changes in sleep patterns, loss of energy, fatigue, difficulty in concentrating, remembering, or making decisions, feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt, restlessness or decreased activity that is noticeable to others, aches and pains that never seem to go away, and worst of all, repeated thoughts of death or suicide.

There are three questions that can help us to determine whether or not to seek outside help. Frequency: how often is it happening? Duration: how long does it last? Intensity: what is the depth or severity of the depression? Professional help should be sought when the depression lasts longer than we feel is comfortable or when the feelings are so deep that we begin to think of ways to escape, avoid responsibilities, or even contemplate suicide.

Depression does not have to be a part of aging but many elderly people do experience it. Not only do our bodies change, limiting our ability to do the things we used to do, but we also begin to feel a shortness of time. A sense of things coming to an end increases our awareness of the limits of life so all sorts of adjustments are needed to adjust to the losses associated with aging.

Where to go for help? See your family physician and then you can both decide on a plan of action. Your doctor may give you a referral to a psychotherapist or licensed social worker for counseling or to a psychiatrist for medications, which could include anti-depressants. Sometimes people with depression do not have the energy or the will to get help, or do not recognize their symptoms. If you believe a family member is experiencing depression, try discussing it with them and offer to call their doctor for them.

What can we do when we feel depressed? Get some exercise, eat a balanced diet, get out in the sunlight, cut back on sugars and caffeine, develop good relationships, try relaxation techniques, listen to or help someone else, use whatever spiritual resources you are comfortable with. Above all, get help early. The longer the wait, the more difficult it gets. Remember that depression passes, and focus on one day at a time. Life can be enjoyable again. With recognition and treatment, depression can be overcome.  End of article.

The Wonderful World Wide Web.

Occasionally, we will feature a website that we think is worth mentioning either because it is interesting, educational, or just plain fun. Our first featured website fits all three categories.

The website, which was created and is moderated by Robert Leslie Newman, is titled "Adjustment to Blindness and Visual Impairment." Mr. Newman, who has been totally blind, due to a car accident, since the age of 15, is a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. His website is "devoted to changing what it means to be blind through the promotion of the human potential to successfully adjust to and live with blindness and visual impairment." It is used by people who are blind or visually impaired, as well as by their families and the professional vision and medical community.

Mr. Newman’s website is fully accessible to text-reading programs, and has several interesting features. There is a page containing short stories written by blind and visually impaired authors and a page containing links to other websites of interest. But the areas of major interest are the "Thought Provoker" pages, an email discussion forum. Mr. Newman periodically posts a brief write-up of a situation or a question about blindness and invites emailed comments from his readers, which hereviews and posts onto the website. Anyone is welcome to join the discussions, and currently there are nearly 500 members, from five continents. The website address is: www.whitsacre.info/vip   End of article.

Emergency Response Systems.

"Help! I’ve fallen…and I can’t get up!" A matter to joke about? Most definitely not. In fact, it is a major worry for many disabled people or senior citizens, and their families. A Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) can be one solution and a lifeline to help.

A "PERS" is an electronic device that is designed to enable a person to summon help in an emergency. The system consists of three components: a small radio transmitter that is worn (usually around the neck), a console connected to the telephone, and the response center that receives the call. If the person falls, they press the button on the transmitter they are wearing. The console receives the signal and automatically dials the response center. The center reviews the person’s vital information on record and determines who to call.

There are several PERS options available for purchasing, renting or leasing; and there are two types of response centers: Provider-based (usually operated locally by a hospital), and Manufacturer-based (operated by the company that made the system). Check the yellow pages under "Medical Alarms" or contact local ambulance companies and hospitals for more information.  End of article.

Thanks For Caring.

BWA would like to thank the following individuals and organizations who went above and beyond the call of duty to assist us in our efforts: Mr. Ed Barrett and Mr. & Mrs. Donald Clark for their immediate and generous responses to our first Wish List; All of our very special donors who responded so generously to our Holiday Appeal; Karl Wokan, of the NYS Commission for the Blind, for nominating BWA for the Employment award; Sue Hanye, Josh Hanye and his friend Emily, for their invaluable help at the B.C. Bicycle Race For Sight, and our apologies for neglecting to thank them in the previous issue; Our special guests, who took time from their busy schedules to attend our open houses, to learn about BWA, and to become our new Friends.

From Our House to Yours, Best Wishes For a Safe, Healthy and Happy Holiday Season!

InSight is published quarterly by Blind Work Association, Inc., 55 Washington St., Binghamton, NY 13901
607-724-2428, FAX: 607-771-8045

Contributors: Rachel Agen, Ralph Gedeon, Robert Hanye, Diane McMillan, Annie van der Wal. Editor: Joyce Bucci

BWA is a local, private, non-profit organization which is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We serve legally blind individuals of all ages who live in the NY counties of Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins, as well as the PA counties of Bradford, Susquehanna and Tioga.  If you would like more information about BWA or its services, please feel free to contact us.

"Our new vision is to be the first in choice and quality with respect to vision rehabilitation and employment services in the Twin Tiers; and to be a model for the broader community in understanding vision disability." 
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