From confidence to diagnosis After many years of figure skating and prepping to be a doctor, Erica Rodman was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease. Her diagnoses not only impacted Erica’s overall
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month, and there’s no better time of year to think about some common eye injuries and how to avoid them. Eye injuries, even minor ones,
VIA: Visually Impaired advancement is participating in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign each October. The purpose of NDEAM is to educate about disability employment issues
Buffalo, NY – This September, Wegmans Food Markets received VIA, Visually Impaired Advancements’ first annual Socially Responsible Partner of the Year award. STARTING THE PARTNERSHIP In 2019, VIA partnered with Wegmans
Losing one’s eyesight can be one of the most heartbreaking things a person can experience. Degenerative eye conditions are rather common. There are a lot of them, from glaucoma and cataracts to age-related macular
August 24 through September 5 is the 2020 Summer Paralympics! These are major international parasport events governed by the International Paralympic Committee. Below are just a few sports that highlight
Samantha Burfiend Marketing & Communications Manager sburfiend@viawny.org Buffalo, NY – Dreams came true on August 4, 2021, when Angela Wiggins, a VIA: Visually Impaired Advancement client, was given the VIP
Thank you to The Bonadio Group – CPAs, Consultants & More for their outstanding job volunteering at VIA: Visually Impaired Advancement’s 1170 Main Street location! The Bonadio Group spent over
You never know where you might find a hero – perhaps a person who provides the right help in hard times. For thousands of people who called for help last
Ophthalmology Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine specializing in the anatomy, function, and disease of the eye. Ophthalmologist An ophthalmologist is a medical or osteopathic physician specializing in the medical
