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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.