Setting Sail: FAFTB’s Experience with Royal Caribbean’s Accessibility Team
This trip allowed a group of blind and visually impaired individuals to meet with the leadership team of the Royal Caribbean cruise line.
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Aug 263 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
Jul 292 min read
Finding Community and Relatability Through FAFTB: Ryan’s Story
Ryan’s mental health has also improved since working with First Aid for the Blind. | FAFTB Blind Life Skills Training
Jul 12 min read
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: An FAFTB Review
Overall, Kurt loves the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses and recommends them to many people working with FAFTB.
Jul 12 min read
Assistive Technology Options for Blind Folks: July 2024 Update
At First Aid for the Blind, we keep tabs on all the best assistive technology out there on the market.
Jun 31 min read
Kurt Deichmann on WHMB40's "NFB Newsline"
Kurt Deichmann, CEO and founder of First Aid for the Blind, was recently featured on the television program NFB Newsline, shown on WHMB40.
May 242 min read
Audiobooks: Making Information and Entertainment Accessible
First Aid for the Blind has compiled a list of affordable ways to access audiobooks.
Apr 292 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.
Mar 282 min read
Linda’s FAFTB Experience: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
Linda has already picked up a lot of new skills to live her life to the fullest, regardless of visual impairment. | FAFTB
Mar 13 min read
The Future Looks Bright Because of AI
There are a number of ways AI can help blind individuals. Here is a list of just a few of these helpful improvements. | FAFTB
Feb 162 min read
Seeing Stars: 3 Celebrities with Vision Loss
Here are a few famous A-list celebs who work through their visual impairments.
Jan 22 min read
Teachings and Technology: Working With the Best of the Best
First Aid for The Blind (FAFTB) only trains our clients with the “best of the best” in mind.
Dec 19, 20232 min read
Reesa’s Experience: Looking Through the Eyes of a Training Buddy
One unique aspect of First Aid for the Blind’s program is the inclusion of a Training Buddy.
Nov 8, 20232 min read
AI Can Help People With Vision Loss – Here’s How
Be My Eyes, a well-known app that offers support for blind and visually impaired individuals, has harnessed the power of AI to make everyday
Oct 16, 20232 min read
Meet FAFTB CEO and Founder, Kurt Deichmann
Kurt Deichmann is no stranger to hard work and innovative thinking. After studying finance, insurance, and computer science at the...
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