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Cooking and Kitchen Safety for the Blind: A Mini Course from FAFTB
This is a free mini course offered by First Aid for the Blind. In 15 minutes, you’ll get tips and tricks for navigating the kitchen. Justine teaches blind and low-vision folks what gadgets will help them cook safely and effectively.
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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses: An FAFTB Experience
Probably my favorite feature on the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses isn’t the AI integration, though that part’s impressive. It’s undeniably helpful to get scene descriptions, read signs or menus, identify products, and have answers whispered into your ear by a machine that sees almost as good as you ever could. But as neat as those features are, they still take second place to what I truly love about these glasses: the ability to connect with another human, instantly, through the
Oct 284 min read


Five Stars: Google Reviews for FAFTB
We are proud to be a five-star organization on Google! Take a moment to see what the people are saying! | First Aid for the Blind | Blindness Life Skills Training | Low Vision Support
Jun 302 min read


Chatbot Chronicles: An AI Comedy Series
The Chatbot Chronicles is a narrative audio drama series born from the same team behind VOT: A VoiceOver Tutorial, a series of instructional audio tutorials designed to help people who are blind learn iPhone accessibility using VoiceOver. Developed by Brian Clark, lead instructor for First Aid for the Blind, the Chronicles feature the same AI personalities that assist him in delivering tech instruction, now let loose in a fully-scripted comedy adventure!
Jun 23 min read


His Future Is Still Bright: Gage's Story with FAFTB
Luckily, Gage’s future is still bright. When we last checked in with him, Gage and his dad were off on an adaptive ski trip in Colorado! With or without sight, Gage is clearly a smart and engaged learner who is capable of accomplishing great things in his life. We at FAFTB are just glad we could be part of his story.
Apr 142 min read


A Treasure Trove of Books: Accessing the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
Books are treasures for the visually impaired community! That’s why FAFTB is so passionate about sharing information regarding the NLS!
Mar 33 min read


They Didn’t Know What to Do With Me: Making Referrals for Needed Support
Friends who are experiencing any type of vision loss, we are here for you! First Aid for the Blind | Life Skills Training for Blind People
Aug 26, 20243 min read


Audiobooks: Making Information and Entertainment Accessible
First Aid for the Blind has compiled a list of affordable ways to access audiobooks.
May 24, 20242 min read


Knowledge is Confidence
First Aid for the Blind clients have testified that the confidence and hope they feel after working with our trainers is life-changing.
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Seeing Stars: 3 Celebrities with Vision Loss
Here are a few famous A-list celebs who work through their visual impairments.
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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