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The Dynamic Duo: Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan

To write the story of Helen Keller, one of our first advocates for disability rights, one must also write about Anne Sullivan, her teacher and…

Jeanne McClellanJuly 12, 2023

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The Story of Louis Braille and His Gift of Literacy

So, who is this fellow, Louis Braille, who came up with a raised dot alphabet which has given millions the gift of reading and writing?…

Jeanne McClellanMay 15, 2023

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Chapter Two of My Story

PRRF Supporter Jeanne McClellan writes about the advances in vision loss treatment that has positively impacted her life.

Jeanne McClellanApril 17, 2023

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Stumble a Mile in our Shoes

We were never given a choice, but if we had been, I would choose Sean all over again, exactly as he is. Because even though…

Stephanie BrennellMarch 25, 2023

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The 70 Year Evolution of Vision Treatment: Jeanne’s inspirational story of life with low vision

Thanks to brilliant and visionary men and women, like those at PRRF, and the wonderful services PRRF provides, we will always have new opportunities and…

Lisa LoVascoMarch 21, 2023

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Navigating High School and College With Your Young Adult Low Vision Child

The “experts” never say anything about how your role as a parent changes when your child becomes a young adult. Out of all the books…

Chuck WallsJanuary 31, 2023

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The Loneliness of an Orphan Disease Diagnosis

A rare disease is defined as any disease that affects a small percentage of the population, often fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. …

PRRFDecember 16, 2022

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There’s Something About Twins

There seems to be something about twins that never fails to draw intrigued glances and the question, “Identical or fraternal?” Some claim it is that famed…

Jennifer Z.November 16, 2022

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Sibling Revelry

“If you want to know how to treat a child with special needs, look at their sibling…they will show you.” I have no idea who…

Stephanie BrennellOctober 16, 2022

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The Resilient Miracle

I was fifteen. It was the first day of my freshman year of high school. I was nervous, overwhelmed, and stressed out. I wasn't confident…

Jules H.September 16, 2022

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Fish Ladder Story: Tanis Hooker

Tanis has never let his blindness prevent him from moving up the fish ladder of life. He learns from every experience and uses each opportunity…

Patrick J. Droste MS MDAugust 19, 2022

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What to Expect When You Don’t Know What to Expect

Sit back and be amazed. Your child is a gift. All children are amazing and special in their own ways. All children are unique. We have three boys, and…

Stephanie BrennellJuly 16, 2022

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A collection of personal stories, articles, and news from the PRRF community.

The Dynamic Duo: Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan

The Story of Louis Braille and His Gift of Literacy

Chapter Two of My Story

Stumble a Mile in our Shoes

The 70 Year Evolution of Vision Treatment: Jeanne’s inspirational story of life with low vision

Navigating High School and College With Your Young Adult Low Vision Child

The Loneliness of an Orphan Disease Diagnosis

There’s Something About Twins

Sibling Revelry

The Resilient Miracle

Fish Ladder Story: Tanis Hooker

What to Expect When You Don’t Know What to Expect

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