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Being Blind in a Social Distanced World

LegislativeBy Amy GrissomJuly 23, 2020

Thank you to Lighthouse of Broward President & CEO Ellyn Drotzer for this insightful and timely piece, originally published in South Florida Reporter, July 3, 2020 BEING BLIND IN A…

Floridians who are blind or visually impaired create opportunities in the face of Covid-19 adversity

Legislative, Vision RehabilitationBy Amy GrissomApril 17, 2020

Remote learning opens up access to training, and a nimble workforce responds to community needs. The 17 member agencies of Florida Agencies Serving the Blind (ASB) have been using technology…

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Two Million Floridians are Living with Low Vision

Eye Care Professionals, LegislativeBy Amy GrissomMay 17, 2018

Two Million Floridians are Living with Low Vision.  Families, eye care professionals, policy-makers, and legislators all are challenged by this overwhelming fact.  Florida ASB is doing the best we can,…

HR 620 Weakens Rights of Visually Impaired

LegislativeBy Amy GrissomMarch 29, 2018

The Americans With Disabilities Act is under attack.  The votes of Florida Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio are needed to protect the rights of people who are visually impaired.…

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Floridians with Blindness Have Powerful Advocacy Champions

LegislativeBy Amy GrissomFebruary 1, 2018

Florida is fortunate to have passionate leadership working to make wise decisions that ensure rights, promote medical discoveries and fund high-quality services for people living with blindness and visual impairments.…

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