(The following article was published in the Star Advertiser on August 24, 2020 where Cassie Ordonio interviews multiple blind community members, including GDH Director Jeanne Torres, who are navigating the changes of COVID-19.) For eight years, the world slowly disappeared for Mary Bafile. After she was diagnosed with macular degeneration, Bafile lost 90% of her […]
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COVID-19 and blindness
(The following is an article on Medium published June 2, 2020 by Nicholas A. Giudice, Ph.D. that explains how the blind and visually impaired are coping with the new regulations due to COVID-19.) As a congenitally blind person, it has become obvious to me that my reliance on touch as a primary mode of experiencing […]
Beach Day
One of our favorite activities People finally got the chance to free swim without fear of drifting off, relaxed conversations over lunch and interactive play amongst our clients was certainly a sight to behold! Swimmers played marco Polo and water tag. Others did somersaults and handstands. Those who hung out at our spot laughed, joked […]
Camp Get Ahead
We close the first quarter with Camp Get Ahead for our youths from March 17 to 21. Twelve youths, under the supervision of 12 round the clock staff and volunteers, experienced new things, built and strengthened relationships and worked on skills toward independence. This first GDH Camp Get Ahead was a huge success. Youths participated […]
Kickball
They created their own kick ball team and named it “Wonderers”. Together with a pep squad, they practiced for their game against’ GDH youths who called themselves “Visionaries” at the Youth Camp Get Ahead. […]
Bowling
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SHINE Wellness Workshops
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FDA announces dog food recall
Nutrisca of Saint Louis, Missouri, is recalling one-formula of Nutrisca dry dog food due to elevated levels of vitamin D. To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link: Nutrisca Dog Food Recall | November 2018 In addition, Natural Life Pet Products of Saint Louis, MO, is recalling Natural Life Chicken and Potato […]
A Message from Executive Director Jeanne Torres: Luke Guide Dog Ambassador Retires.
Dear Friends and colleagues: It is with bittersweet emotion that I share a change in Luke’s guide dog career. As of Tuesday, 14, 2018, Luke formally retired from guide dog services. He has been adopted by a fine family of 3, who I am confident will love and care for him as I have. […]
Assistive Technology for Voters
At our last Voter Registration event, Anthony Akamine gave a presentation, on behalf of the Office of Elections, about assistive technologies that are available for voters who are blind or visually impaired. These include […]