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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Two sisters diagnosed with cone and rod dystrophy use special filters to avoid light and further their studies: 'They are very independent girls'

Two sisters from Baeza, Ecuador, diagnosed with visual disabilities, use special filters to help them navigate their studies and daily lives.

Feb 26 • 16:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Alao-Akala's wife rallies support for visually impaired pupils

The wife of former Oyo State Governor, Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, emphasizes the need for ongoing support for visually impaired students during her visit to a local special school.

Feb 25 • 09:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Even without seeing, I chose to be seen': candidate from RJ with visual impairment competes in Miss Plus Size 2026

Ana Lubel, a visually impaired contestant from Rio de Janeiro, is participating in the Miss Plus Size Nacional Online 2026, viewing it as a platform for empowerment and resilience.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested after stealing R$ 224 from a 91-year-old visually impaired man in DF

A couple was arrested in Brazil for stealing money from a vulnerable 91-year-old man with visual impairment.

Feb 23 • 20:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Eduardo Paes filmed imitating visually impaired people in a VIP box at Sapucaí; watch the video

Rio de Janeiro's Mayor Eduardo Paes sparked outrage after being filmed mimicking visually impaired individuals during a public event.

Feb 18 • 18:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Vicente acquires adapted school items for visually impaired students

The city of São Vicente has procured various educational tools, including braille printers and adapted games, aimed at supporting visually impaired students in local schools.

Feb 18 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Taxi driver arrested suspected of scamming a visually impaired man in Macapá

A taxi driver in Macapá has been arrested for allegedly scamming a visually impaired passenger by transferring large sums of money from the victim's bank account to the driver's relatives' accounts.

Feb 13 • 18:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Not Seeing the Face of the Client - Visual Impairment is a Strength in Counseling"

Kim Hyun-young, a visually impaired psychotherapist and former ballerina, discusses how her disability enhances her counseling practice.

Feb 9 • 09:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

N25bn investment links eye care to economic growth

Nigeria has launched a N25bn funding initiative aimed at reducing avoidable blindness and visual impairment through improved health systems to enhance economic growth.

Feb 6 • 01:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

The human GPS and its defects

The article describes the humorous yet challenging navigation experiences of a visually impaired person relying on a cane and auditory cues in their environment.

Feb 5 • 12:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

She earned R$ 97 thousand in a year by creating clothes with colors, sizes, and phrases in braille

Cíntia Caroline launched a clothing line featuring braille designs to assist visually impaired individuals in choosing outfits, generating significant earnings.

Feb 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in Maranhão suspected of assaulting his elderly visually impaired mother

A 42-year-old man was arrested in Caxias, Maranhão, on suspicion of assaulting his elderly mother who has a visual impairment, and he is being investigated for domestic violence.

Feb 3 • 19:13 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

One positive aspect of visual impairment? Our daughters are very independent, says blind Barbora

Barbora, a blind woman, shares how her visual impairment has led to greater independence in her daughters.

Jan 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

"I touch, therefore I am".. Success stories in Doha on World Braille Day

On World Braille Day, celebrated on January 4th, the Noor Center for the Blind in Doha highlights its role in providing comprehensive services for teaching reading and writing in Braille, empowering visually impaired individuals with education and modern technical skills.

Jan 4 • 10:55 UTC

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