First Aid for the Blind wants to remind everyone that voting is an important way to show up for the disabilities community. And, if you are disabled, there are often measures in place to help you cast your vote.

At the doctor, she was told she had macular scar over entire right eye. Now, she is expecting to face total blindness in her future. As Sarah started opening up to friends and family about her situation, she also got connected to resources to help her. It started out with one person from her past connecting her with a coworker and a support group. Then, she found First Aid for the Blind.

Kate is going on four years of vision loss. In that time, she's struggled to find resources in her home state of Mississippi. When she started broadening her search to nationwide resources, she was able to connect with First Aid for the Blind. | Blind Training, Blind Support, Blind Resources

There has been quite a bustle of activity over the last two months regarding new and exciting features for low- and no-vision users. AI is proving helpful to the visually impaired in many ways - from acting as sighted assistance, to improved web navigation, to helping write code that addresses specific irritation points we deal with on a daily basis. Our lead trainer, Brian, has caught the vibe-coding bug and produced a pair of websites, too.

People like Julie Flaherty and Katie White, travel agents who specialize in accessible travel (especially for blind and low-vision folks) can help. | First Aid for the Blind

From her training with FAFTB, Kelly said she appreciates the sense of community she feels. She is amazed by how many supports are available, from people and programs to devices and technology. | First Aid for the Blind, Support for Visually Impaired

First Aid for the Blind believes that there is power in AI. Here is some background information as well as practical ways it can be used to make life better on a day-to-day basis.

As always, First Aid for the Blind strives to stay current on all technology that could benefit the blind and visually impaired community. Here are notes on our latest findings.

Khala experiences tunnel vision and light sensitivity. She can no longer drive and was originally worried that she would never be able to do the things she enjoyed. Luckily, First Aid for the Blind showed her that there is hope.

First Aid for the Blind is staying ahead of the game when it comes to assistive devices and the technological advancements that power them. Read on for a list of tech updates that are important to the blind and low-vision community.

First Aid for the Blind knows the value of assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired community.

Books are treasures for the visually impaired community! That’s why FAFTB is so passionate about sharing information regarding the NLS!