Visually Impaired Advancement (VIA) ‘s staff member Angela Villota is a force to be reckoned with in her unwavering dedication to advocating for accessibility and empowerment for the blind and
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a day to raise awareness about digital accessibility and inclusion and to encourage tech companies, developers, and designers to prioritize accessibility in their
VIA’s Low Vision Clinic’s Operations Associate, Terence James, joined WYRK’s Clay and Co.
VIA: Visually Impaired Advancement would like to congratulate our very own low-vision optometrist, Dr. James Simmons (Certified Low-Vision Specialist), on receiving Buffalo Business First‘s 2023 Excellence in Healthcare Award. A
Maintaining good eye care is important all year long, but this month VIA: Visually Impaired Advancement is highlighting the significance of vision health! Following these tips can help with the
VIA: Visually Impaired Advancement’s manufacturing department is committed to providing meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that our manufacturing
This Tuesday, VIA: Visually Impaired Advancement’s education and development coordinator, Ray Zylinski, was a panelist for AAF Buffalo and Leadership Buffalo’s Equitable Marketing: Crafting Inclusive Communications for People with
April is Sports Eye Safety Month to raise awareness about preventing sports-related eye injuries and protecting our eyes while participating in sports and other recreational activities. One of the most
A low vision diagnosis can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life, making it difficult to perform everyday activities such as reading, driving, and recognizing faces. It
Shortly after Florence was born, she was diagnosed with Bilateral Microphthalmia and Bilateral Coloboma, qualifying her as legally blind. Upon diagnosis, Florence’s parents worked diligently to ensure success at home, school, and life! At
