Press Releases from the PAB
Table of Contents
- January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
- Choosing Toys for Children with Special Needs
- Diabetic Retinopathy – How It Can Relate to What You Eat This Thanksgiving
- Healthy Vision Month To Focus on Eye Exams
- Age-Related Vision Challenges Explored at May 7 Blind Awareness Day
- Eye Examinations and Professionals
- Vision Care in the Workplace
- The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind Receives $151,000 to Conduct Broadband Outreach Programs
- Protect Your Children with Safe Toys this Holiday Season
- Blindness Awareness in our Community
- "See the Possibilities..."
- 100th Anniversary Gala
- How to Prevent Sports Related Eye Injuries
- Celebrate our Nation’s Birthday Safely
- Eye and Vision Diseases Now at Epidemic Proportions
- Vision Expo 2010
- Gender Eye Health – Why Women Should Pay Attention
- PAB Increases Braille Literacy for Students with Visual Impairment
- "Eyes on the Workplace"
- "Wet n' Dry" - An Exploration into Two Main Types of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) H1N1 Status Update
- "Sneak thief of Sight." - Don't Let Glaucoma Steal Your Sight!
- The Greatest Gift of All - Safe & Healthy Families
- Can Diabetic Individuals Prevent Blindness as a Result of Their Diabetes?
- Candy Not the Only Halloween Safety Concern
- Can Diabetic Individuals Prevent Blindness ?
- Access Technology Creates Opportunities for Individuals
- No Limits on Carrers for Blind
- The Importance of Braille Literacy
- Event to Showcase Services for Blind
In this month of new resolutions and new hope for a great year – The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind (PAB) is spreading the word and raising awareness about a sight-stealing disease – glaucoma.
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and PAB is urging those young and old to get a regular complete eye exam as the best way to detect glaucoma.
Choosing Toys for Children with Special Needs December, 2011Here are some helpful tips for buying toys this Holiday Season for children with special needs:
- Choose toys that have sound, movement and texture. This will help appeal to the child’s varying senses.
- Choose interactive toys that allow your child to play with others.
- Choose toys that can be adapted to be played with in alternative ways. This allows the child to be creative and use their imagination.
- Choose toys that may require varying capabilities when it comes to focus.
- Choose toys that stimulates and motivates a child to move toward physical, emotional and social developmental goals.
For suggestions on play products for children with special needs, visit www.Ableplay.org or www.lekotek.org.
Diabetic Retinopathy – How It Can Relate to What You Eat This Thanksgiving November 22, 2011With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the thought of what to eat and how much to eat can often create unwanted anxiety for those struggling with diabetes. Traditionally, Thanksgiving consists of high fat and high carbohydrate meals, which can lead to poor control of blood sugar levels. Elevated levels of glucose in the blood, over time can lead to a number of damaging complications, one being diabetic retinopathy. During this Holiday of smorgasbord dinning, the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind is creating awareness of the leading source of blindness in individuals
between the ages of 20 and 74 – Diabetic Retinopathy.
Millions of people in the United States have undetected vision problems and eye conditions. The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind (PAB) along with the National Eye Institute (NEI) needs your help by encouraging people in your community, friends and family to schedule eye exams. Through a comprehensive dilated eye exam, eyecare professionals can detect common vision problems and eye disease, many of which have no early warning signs.
May has been recognized by NEI as "Healthy Vision Month" and is an annual observance to keep vision a health priority for the Nation. PAB is helping to raise awareness about eye health and the importance of dilated eye exams throughout the State of Pennsylvania.
Age-Related Vision Challenges Explored at May 7 Blind Awareness Day May 01, 2011Age-related vision problems—such as macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma—and the latest treatments available will be the focus of Blindness Awareness Day Saturday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Radisson Hotel, 101 Radisson Drive, Green Tree. The event is free, parking is free, and registration begins at 9:00 a.m. in the East Ballroom. Seniors, their families and those with vision problems are invited. For more information, contact Debra Meyer at Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, 412-368-4400 ext. 2287, or dmeyer@pghvis.org.
Event to Showcase Services for Blind May 01, 2011Arthur Walbridge never expected macular degeneration or low vision in his eyes after he retired. But he found help from organizations like For Sight Vision of York, one of the agencies that helps people who lose their vision. The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind will host an awareness event that includes For Sight Vision 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4 at the Best Western Premier Conference Center, 800 E. Park Drive in Lower Paxton Twp.
Eye Examinations and Professionals April 29, 2011Regardless of your age or physical health, it's important to have regular eye exams. Your doctor does more than determine if you need a prescription for glasses or contact lenses. Your exam will include a check for diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
What is the difference between an ophthalmologist, optometrist, and an optician?
Vision Care in the Workplace March 14, 2011Our healthcare system is at a crossroads. With the recent reform of Healthcare in the United States, we are seeing rising costs of healthcare and health insurance coverage. Employers are being forced to increase employees cost sharing responsibilities and are exploring ways to add other benefits.
The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind is encouraging employers to consider Vision Care as an added benefit for their employees. According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), two-thirds of all adults report wearing some type of eyewear and nearly one-quarter report they have an eye condition or disease. An estimated 11 million Americans have uncorrected vision problems.
The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind Receives $151,000 to Conduct Broadband Outreach ProgramsWhat does this mean for the Blind and Visually Impaired? January 25, 2011
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, approximately 90,000 Pennsylvanians are blind or visually impaired. The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind (PAB) has identified the need for a more efficient means to communicate with, and provide support to, visually impaired people across the Commonwealth.
Telecommunications has great potential to enhance both the quality of life of the residents of Pennsylvania and the vitality of its businesses. Many people who are blind or visually impaired often cannot access this resource either because of age, rural location or income level.
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”– Protect Your Children with Safe Toys this Holiday Season December 1, 2010The hustle and bustle of finding that perfect gift, crowded retail stores and backing cookies sometimes cloud the true celebration of the Holidays. The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind doesn’t want you to forget “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” and wants you to spend it safely with your family.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, injuries related to toys created close to 186,000 injuries that required emergency room treatment for those ages 15 and younger in 2009. The majority of the injuries were to the head and face, including the eyes.
Keep your kids “jingle belling” by following these few tips....
Blindness Awareness in our Community October 1, 2010October is Blindness Awareness month! As part of Blindness Awareness month, the Greater Wilkes-Barre Association for the Blind and the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services Wilkes-Barre District are presenting a Blindness Awareness Expo on Tuesday, October 26th, from 10AM to 3PM at Genetti's Hotel and Convention Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
"See the Possibilities..." September 15, 2010The Sight Center of Northwest Pennsylvania and The Pennsylvania Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services, in partnership with local community based organizations will hold Health and Vision Awareness Days on Thursday, October 7, 9 AM to 2 PM at the Brookville, PA Fire Hall and on Thursday, October 28, 9 AM to 2 PM at the Zem Zem Shrine in Erie. Events will include health screenings and demonstrations for healthy and enjoyable living. Event is free and open to the public and has been made possible by a grant from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
American Idol Finalist, Scott MacIntyre, Performs at the 100th Anniversary Gala for the Pennsylvania Association for the BlindSeptember 20, 2010This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind (PAB) and their
celebration of the milestone will prove to be one of the most historic events ever offered.
On Thursday, October 14, 2010, PAB will kick-off the festivities at 5:00pm with a Silent Auction Cocktail
Reception at the Crowne Plaza in Harrisburg. Wine baskets, art, trips, jewelry, iPads and more will be
auctioned to the highest bidder, with all proceeds benefiting programs for Pennsylvanians who are blind
or visually impaired.
An “Around the World” Dinner will be served at 6:30pm where guests will have the opportunity to taste
foods from Ireland, Italy, China, and the United States....
It’s back to school time! Kids are feeling excited and maybe a little nervous. New teachers, new friends and new sports seasons. Parents are scrambling to buy back-to-school clothes and equip their children with all the sports gear they need like, helmets, pads, braces and mouth guards. Parents are taking that extra step to prevent broken bones, bruises and chipped teeth, but what are they doing to prevent possible permanent vision loss, a scratched cornea, or fractured eye sockets?
A serious eye injury can leave your child on the side lines or bench longer than they would like. The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind encourages you to take the following steps to ensure your child can enjoy their favorite sports this season safely...Click Here for Full Article
Celebrate our Nation’s Birthday SafelyJuly 1, 2010On a day that is filled with festive traditions like parades, barbecues, picnics, baseball, outdoor parties and events honoring the nation, there is one tradition that is most identifiable; fireworks. Since 1777, fireworks have been associated with the 4th of July. Firework shows are held in every state and many families and groups buy fireworks privately for their own use.
Each year, approximately 5,000 Americans are sent to the emergency room for firework related injuries. 1000 of those injuries were to eyes, including contusions, lacerations, debris in the eyes and burns. That is why the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind is encouraging you to celebrate the Holiday safely this year, by starting new traditions. Here are some fun suggestions..Click Here for Full Article
This year Congress has designated 2010-2020 as the “Decade of Vision” to acknowledge the very real public health need and challenge of vision loss. (H. Res. 366 and S. Res. 209) Over 78 million Baby Boomers will be turning 65 over the next decade and will be at risk for age-related eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts. Click Here for Full Article
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