By: Johanne Mayer
When you speak directly to the patient, it shows the person that they are heard and that they matter. This is important in having respectful, inclusive care. Support people should definitely have a role, but they should not replace the patient’s voice unless, of course, the patient requests it or is unable to communicate.
Continue readingBy Tracy Waller, MPH, Esq.
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) into law, after it narrowly passed both chambers of Congress. While most presidents bring changes that can be controversial, President Trump’s signing of the OBBB led to a major economic overhaul that will have long-term effects on the disability community. Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate to send the bill to the House of Representatives to be voted on. On July 3, 2025, the bill narrowly passed through the House with a vote of 218-214 and was signed into law on July 4, 2025.
Continue readingIn an effort to increase awareness to Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) , February has been designated as Low Vision Awareness Month. More than 4 million Americans have low vision (for varying reasons).
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