Want to “Jump Start” your Memorial Day Weekend? Well you can do that with us by “Driving for the Blind” !!! Starting at noon on Friday May 27, 2010 we at BCAB (Beaver County Association for the Blind) will be holding our 13th Annual “Drive for the Blind” golf outing to raise money to support our… Continue Reading
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“Back-To-School” – How to Prevent Sports Related Eye Injuries
It’s back to school time! Kids are feeling excited and maybe a little nervous. New teachers, new friends and new sports seasons. Parents are scrambling to buy back-to-school clothes and equip their children with all the sports gear they need like, helmets, pads, braces and mouth guards. Parents are taking that extra step to prevent… Continue Reading
20th Annual “Hike for Sight”
Announcing our 20th Annual “Hike for Sight” being held Tuesday September 14, 2010 for the Beaver County Association for the Blind in Beaver Falls, PA. “Hike for Sight” is our annual client supported fundraiser, where our clients, staff, volunteers and members of the local community take a stroll through Beaver Falls to promote awareness about vision… Continue Reading
5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes from the Summer Skies
This summer children and their families will be enjoying more outdoor activities and planning family vacations to the beach. Parents and children are becoming more accustom to applying sunscreen to your skin, whether it’s a cloudy or sunny day, to protect themselves from the harmful UV rays of the sun, but what are we doing… Continue Reading
Gender Eye Health, Why Women Should Pay Attention
Did you know that In the United States, of the roughly 1.1 million legally blind people, over 700,000 are women? Of the roughly 3.4 million visually impaired people, over 2 million are women. Globally – Nearly 2/3rds of people who are blind or visually impaired are women and girls. Why are women nearly twice as… Continue Reading
Are You at Risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
The Beaver County Association for the Blind is working to help you keep better informed about eye health. Are you familiar with Age-Related Macular Degeneration? “Wet n’ Dry” – An Exploration into two main types of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Let’s first traverse the disease of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) A recent study in 2008,… Continue Reading
Do You Have Vision Care Benefits in Your Workplace?
“Eyes on the Workplace” Since waking up this morning, how many important things have you seen? A loved one’s face, jewels of water falling from the shower head, a red light telling you to stop, a smile from a co-worker. The value of eye sight cannot be overstated. That is why the Beaver County Association… Continue Reading
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