Low vision female with magnifying glasses
📢 It's #LowVisionAwareness Month.
Discover the daily challenges of older adults with vision impairment, the tech barriers they face, and key design improvements for better accessibility.
👉 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnad169
Gerontological Society of America
Over 450,000 Australians live with low vision or blindness — a figure expected to exceed 560,000 by 2030 (Vision Australia).
Low vision can impact daily life and emotional wellbeing, but early detection can help slow or prevent vision loss.
#LowVisionAwareness #EyeHealth
A graphic recognizing Low Vision Awareness Month. On the left, a person is shown from the waist down walking outdoors using a white cane. On the right, a white text box reads “LOW VISION AWARENESS MONTH” with smaller text stating, “Highlighting access, understanding, and the diverse ways people with low vision experience the world.” A red label below reads “FEBRUARY.” The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center logo appears in the bottom right corner.
February is Low Vision Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding of low vision, challenge common misconceptions, and share resources that support access and inclusion.
#LowVisionAwareness #Accessibility #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters
Close-up of a human eye on the left. On the right, a blue panel reads “TransCen,” “Low Vision Awareness Month,” “February,” and “Inclusive communities are built when we consider different ways people see, navigate, and experience the world.”
For Low Vision Awareness Month, we’re reminded that access isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Inclusive communities are built when we consider different ways people see, navigate, and experience the world.
#LowVisionAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #MeaningfulWork #TransCen
Macular Society logo - Beating Macular Disease.
Many thanks @macularsociety.org for taking over our @bsky.app as part of #AMDAwarenessMonth and #LowVisionAwareness Month to talk about macular disease. It's great to hear about the important work you do and the valuable support you offer to people with this condition!
Macular Society logo - Beating Macular Disease.
Thank you to @visionaryuk.bsky.social for inviting us to their @bsky.app takeover. For more information or support for living with macular disease, please visit us at macularsociety.org or call us on 0300 3030 111.
#AMDAwarenessMonth #LowVisionAwareness @macularsociety.org
Female researcher with long dark hair tied back, carrying out research in a lab, looking through a telescope.
The Macular Society funds groundbreaking research to find a cure for macular disease. Read more about how research can improve the lives of people living with macular disease.
www.macularsociety.org/research/exp...
#AMDAwarenessMonth #LowVisionAwareness @macularsociety.org
Image shows a woman using iPad, zoomed in on large text.
Technology can make life easier for those with macular disease. Voice assistants, magnifiers and high-contrast settings on phones can help you stay independent. What’s your favourite accessibility tool?
www.macularsociety.org/support/dail...
#LowVisionAwareness @macularsociety.org
Image shows female Macular Society phone operative with long blonde hair, wearing glasses and a headset smiling as she talks on the phone.
Do you have questions about macular disease? Our Helpline is here to support you. Call us on 0300 3030 111 for advice and reassurance.
#AMDAwarenessMonth #LowVisionAwareness @macularsociety.org
www.macularsociety.org/support/one-...
A distorted image of Tower Bridge representing what it would look like with macular disease, with the centre of the image blurred out.
February is #LowVisionAwareness month and #AMDAwarenessMonth in the US. Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the developed world, affecting nearly 1.5m people, of all ages.
Find out more about macular disease on @macularsociety.org website: www.macularsociety.org/macular-dise...
Macular Society logo - Beating Macular Disease.
We are delighted to have @macularsociety.org take over our LinkedIn today as part of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month and share important information as well as the great work and support they provide!
#AMDAwarenessMonth #LowVisionAwareness
Today is #GivingTuesday
Your support helps fund essential technology and equipment, bridging the gap for students like Joey, who dream big despite the obstacles of low vision.
🌟 Donate now: givebutter.com/l4rbJk
#lowvisionawareness #givingforvision #nonprofit #visionnonprofit #lowvision
