Articles & News
A collection of personal stories, articles, and news from the PRRF community.
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 McClellan7月 12, 2023
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 McClellan5月 15, 2023
Chapter Two of My Story
PRRF Supporter Jeanne McClellan writes about the advances in vision loss treatment that has positively impacted her life.
Jeanne McClellan4月 17, 2023
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 Brennell3月 25, 2023
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 LoVasco3月 21, 2023
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 Walls1月 31, 2023
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. ...
PRRF12月 16, 2022
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.11月 16, 2022
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 Brennell10月 16, 2022
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.9月 16, 2022
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 MD8月 19, 2022
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 Brennell7月 16, 2022