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Blindness and Low Vision Studies

The Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS) program teaches students how to enhance the quality of life of individuals with blindness and low vision through excellence in interprofessional education, service delivery and research; and to increase the numbers, diversity and leadership roles of vision professionals in education and rehabilitation settings worldwide.   

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Puppy Love: Orientation and Mobility Students Attend Guide Dog Training

  • 07 November 2024
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Marcy Graboyes Retires After 42-Year Career

  • 13 August 2024
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Blindness and Low Vision Studies Alumna of the Year 2024: Carlton Anne Cook Walker, MEd ‘11

  • 23 July 2024
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Presidential Medals, Alumni of the Year Awards Presented to Distinguished Group

  • 10 June 2024
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Conference Round-Up: Spring 2024

  • 04 June 2024
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Commencement 2024: Visually Impaired Children Inspired Mom to Go Back to School

  • 17 May 2024
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The Red Carpet is Rolled Out on Accepted Student Days

  • 07 May 2024
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Low Vision Rehab and Research Conference Draws a Diverse Crowd

  • 20 April 2024
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Young Alumni: Jonathan Zobek, MEd ‘22

  • 25 March 2024
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Busting Common Healthcare Myths

  • 31 January 2024
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Day in the Life of a Blindness and Low Vision Studies Professional

  • 29 January 2024
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Where Are They Now: Max Manson, MS ‘19

  • 17 January 2024
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Discovering Careers in Blindness and Low Vision Studies

  • 04 January 2024
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Q&A with a Vision Rehabilitation Professional

  • 21 December 2023
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Young Alumni: Katelyn Maffei, MEd ‘21, VRT

  • 08 December 2023
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Where Are They Now: Robert Fitzgerald, MS ’99, Orientation and Mobility

  • 13 November 2023
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Blindness and Low Vision Studies Department Awarded Two Grants

  • 26 October 2023
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White Cane Day Illustrates Significant Role in Blindness and Low Vision

  • 19 October 2023
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Learning the Finer Points of Braille Writer Repair

  • 13 October 2023
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Friday's Fun Faculty Facts: Part II

  • 25 August 2023
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“Mobility Meet Up” Celebrates 2023 Orientation and Mobility Interns and Patients

  • 18 August 2023
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Guide Dogs' Impact on Independence and Daily Life: Q & A

  • 10 August 2023
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Street Smarts: Orientation and Mobility Students Build Crossing Time Awareness

  • 11 July 2023
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Adaptive Recreational Activities Day Offers Fun, Sense of Purpose

  • 28 June 2023
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Where Are They Now: Tracy Matchinski, OD, Resident ‘96, FAAO

  • 07 June 2023
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Health Challenges Don’t Sidetrack BLVS Grad

  • 24 May 2023
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Salus Grad Earns Her Master’s While Traveling the World

  • 23 May 2023
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First Floor South Renovations to be All-Inclusive

  • 17 May 2023
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2023 BLVS Alumna of the Year: Lindsay Lee, MEd ‘19

  • 12 April 2023
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Setting the Standard: Two BLVS Programs Celebrate 30 Years of Excellence

  • 22 March 2023
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Interprofessional Continuing Ed Program Draws a Big Crowd

  • 23 February 2023
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Two Programs Celebrate 30 Years of Successful Evolution

  • 04 January 2023
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Faculty Focus: Betsy O’Donnell, MS ‘86, COMS, CLVT, TVI

  • 09 November 2022
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Sal’s Shorts; Reader’s Digest Grant; Fall Commencement

  • 07 November 2022
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Spotlight Saturday: Blindness and Low Vision Studies

  • 05 November 2022
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Reader’s Digest Grant for Internships

  • 11 October 2022
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Q&A: Navigating Subway Travel with Visual Impairments

  • 26 September 2022
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Course Spotlight: Numeracy and Science

  • 14 August 2022
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SPACERS Club Advocates for Blindness and Low Vision Professions

  • 28 July 2022
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Sal's Shorts: First Adaptive Sports Day; Practicing Wellness

  • 16 July 2022
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Faculty Focus: Kerry Lueders, MS ‘99, COMS, TVI, CLVT

  • 12 July 2022
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BLVS Welcomes Students to Campus For Summer Orientation

  • 27 June 2022
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Naomi Sussman Scholarship Established to Help BLVS Students

  • 23 June 2022
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O&M Student Making a Big Impact in Her Home Country

  • 21 June 2022
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BLVS Partners with Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation on Pilot Internship Program

  • 19 May 2022
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Staff Spotlight: Ta’Mar Ellensworth, BLVS Administrative Assistant

  • 02 May 2022
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Neurological Visual Impairment in Children and BLVS

  • 28 April 2022
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Vanderbilt Partnership on Innovative O&M Pilot Program

  • 09 December 2021
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Q&A: Deep Dive into the BLVS Program with Admissions

  • 19 November 2021
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Sal’s Shorts: Powering Up O&P; More Love for BLVS

  • 11 October 2021
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New Club Focuses on Raising Awareness of Blindness and Low Vision Professions

  • 01 September 2021
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BLVS Summer Residency Program Packs in a Lot of Learning

  • 17 August 2021
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Low Vision Rehabilitation Program First in the Country to be Accredited

  • 03 August 2021
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Although it Took Longer Than Expected, Doug Gilbert Stayed to Course to Graduation

  • 18 May 2021
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BLVS Program Celebrates VRT Appreciation Week

  • 15 April 2021
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BLVS Canadian Cohort Expands International Footprint

  • 13 March 2021
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Where Are They Now: Sara Reuss, MS '17

  • 10 February 2021
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New Articulation Agreements Inked with Pennsylvania Schools

  • 28 January 2021
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Where Are They Now: Cora Franze, MS ‘20

  • 05 January 2021
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Q&A: Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Visually Impaired, Part 3

  • 19 November 2020
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Q&A: Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Visually Impaired, Part 2

  • 12 November 2020
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DEI Event Deals With BLVS Issues

  • 09 November 2020
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Q&A: Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Visually Impaired, Part 1

  • 06 November 2020
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Dr. James Konopack Named New CHER Dean

  • 15 September 2020
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Salus Orientation Week to Feature Presentation on Cultural Humility

  • 17 August 2020
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Navigating an Unseen World: Q&A with O&M

  • 06 August 2020
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BLVS Summer Residency Students Adjust to the New Normal

  • 22 July 2020
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Three BLVS Students Receive Lions Foundation Scholarships

  • 02 July 2020
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O&M Student Uses Innovation, Dedication to Teach Others

  • 05 June 2020
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Faye Miller Named Blindness and Low Vision Studies Alumna of the Year

  • 01 June 2020
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BLVS Student Completes Student Teaching Online to Graduate

  • 21 May 2020
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Faculty Focus: Emily Vasile, MS ‘16

  • 15 April 2020
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BLVS Program Receives $750,000 Grant from Project MORE

  • 25 November 2019
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University’s Skilled TVI Teachers in High Demand across the Country

  • 18 November 2019
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Eyes Wide Closed: Training in the Dark a Challenge for Orientation and Mobility Students

  • 15 August 2019
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A Community Sensory Garden

  • 18 July 2019
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“A Long Trip Around the Block:” Francesca Crozier-Fitzgerald, MA, MEd

  • 14 June 2019
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Taking a Closer Playing Dual Roles: Allison Guindon, OD, LVR

  • 12 June 2019
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Soon To Be Graduate Helps Blind and Low Vision Persons in Alaska

  • 16 May 2019
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Program Spotlight: Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

  • 15 May 2019
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Triple “I” Threat: Impact, Importance and Irma

  • 29 January 2019
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Successful BLVS Micro Credential Course Pilot, Returns

  • 16 January 2019
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Bird Box Challenge Vs. Reality: Salus Breaks Down The Latest Viral Challenge

  • 07 January 2019
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Interprofessional Education Workshop Continues to Expand

  • 17 July 2018
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Blindness and Low Vision Studies Alumna of the Year Reception 2018

  • 13 July 2018
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New Grant With Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation

  • 06 July 2018
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Families as Faculty Program

  • 14 March 2018
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Expanded CER Lab Ribbon Cutting

  • 07 February 2018
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Envisioning College Life

  • 05 January 2018
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BLVS Students Collaborate with Penn State Engineering

  • 13 December 2017
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Jamie Maffit New O&M Program Director

  • 08 November 2017
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Blindness Awareness Month: Working with the Visually Impaired

  • 20 October 2017
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BLVS Receives $1.25 Million Grant

  • 04 October 2017
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A Career in Blindness and Low Vision

  • 10 July 2017
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BLVS Alumni Association Awards

  • 07 July 2017
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Navigating Their World: Orientation and Mobility Students Practice Hands-On Training

  • 29 June 2017
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Salus Participates in First Jr. Summer Academy for Visually Impaired

  • 28 June 2017
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BLVS Receives $75,000 Grant

  • 24 June 2017
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Salus Commencement 2017

  • 26 May 2017
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Salus Faculty Earn Top Awards at Penn-Del AER Conference

  • 02 May 2017
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Lachelle Smith Receives Charlyn Allen Award

  • 23 March 2017
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Junior Faculty Feature: Jamie Maffit

  • 08 February 2017
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Specializing in Special Education

  • 27 January 2017
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Junior Faculty Feature: Kerry S. Lueders

  • 02 December 2016
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Congratulations to our Newest Graduates

  • 07 October 2016
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Celebrating Blindness Awareness Month

  • 03 October 2016
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Street Smarts: Orientation & Mobility Street Lessons

  • 27 July 2016
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Blindness and Low Vision Studies Alumna of the Year

  • 14 July 2016
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Blindness and Low Vision Studies Summer Orientation

  • 24 June 2016
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Interprofessional Education Workshop Events

  • 21 June 2016
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Spring Commencement 2016

  • 27 May 2016
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Thank You, Dr. Audrey Smith

  • 10 May 2016
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Interprofessional Education Presentation

  • 17 March 2016
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Fall Commencement 2015

  • 07 October 2015
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Orientation and Mobility: Street Lessons

  • 04 September 2015
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CER Students on Campus

  • 19 June 2015
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Running A Muck for MS

  • 09 June 2015
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CER Students and Faculty Attend Spring Vision Conference

  • 30 April 2015

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