MLV Foundation Inc.

👁️ Don't wait until your vision changes!
Diabetic eye disease may not cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages.
Diabetes can increase the risk of: • Diabetic retinopathy • Glaucoma • Cataracts
A dilated eye exam can help find eye problems early, when treatment may help prevent vision loss.
This November, make eye health part of your diabetes care routine!


Image description: An educational social media graphic on a teal background with the headline, "Don’t Wait Until Your Vision Changes!" The center features a stylized eye icon wrapped in a blue ribbon. Below, text announces "November is Diabetes-Related Eye Disease Month." Three boxes list diabetic eye conditions: Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, and Cataracts, alongside brief explanations and icons. The graphic ends with a reminder bar at the bottom: "A dilated eye exam can help find eye problems early."

💙 November is Diabetes-Related Eye Disease Month!
Did you know diabetes can affect your vision—even before you notice changes?
Diabetic eye disease can develop without early warning signs. The good news is that regular eye exams can help detect problems early and protect your sight.
If you have diabetes: 👁️ Schedule a comprehensive dilated eye exam. 💙 Follow your diabetes care plan. 📅 Keep up with recommended eye care visits.
Your vision matters. Take steps to protect it!


Image description: A clean, minimalist healthcare graphic on a light teal background featuring a central logo that combines a human eye wrapped in a blue awareness ribbon. The bold text at the top reads, "NOVEMBER IS DIABETES-RELATED EYE DISEASE MONTH!" Below the central logo, a subtitle reads, "RAISING AWARENESS & PROMOTING EARLY DETECTION." The bottom of the graphic includes three simple circular icons highlighting key steps: managing blood glucose, scheduling eye exams, and maintaining healthy habits, finished with the closing text, "TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR VISION HEALTH."

As Blindness Awareness Month comes to a close, let’s keep making room for independence, access, and connection. Ask before helping. Keep shared walkways clear. Make your posts accessible. Listen to people who are blind or have low vision. Thank you for following along with MLV / Orbit this month. What is one accessibility habit you’ll carry into November? Share your ideas below.

An illustration featuring four people walking together down a city sidewalk during Blindness Awareness Month. At the top, bold text reads "OCTOBER IS BLINDNESS AWARENESS MONTH." In the center, two individuals navigate using white canes and one holds the harness of a black guide dog. A banner across the bottom prominently displays the phrase "KEEP AWARENESS IN ACTION."

I forgot to take pictures today but I did get one. Thanks to all who came for the first round of distributions and to American Council of the Blind and Meta Accessibility for allowing us to bless our veterans. 🇺🇸

Where could practical support make a difference in your day? Orbit Training Center's programs include independent living skills, assistive technology, support, and job readiness. Your next step can begin with a conversation about your own goals. Visit orbitcenter.net to explore the programs and contact the team about current services. Share this with someone looking for training or support after vision loss.

An infographic titled "EMPOWERING INDEPENDENCE: RESOURCES FOR YOUR JOURNEY." A central photo shows a smiling man with glasses, a blue jacket, and jeans walking down a city sidewalk with a white cane and a black guide dog. A sidebar lists four resources with corresponding colored icons and text: 1) Blue circles with a house and clock, "DAILY LIVING," 2) Green circles with a phone and laptop, "TECHNOLOGY," 3) Orange circles with holding hands, "SUPPORT," and 4) Yellow circles with a briefcase and handshake, "JOB READINESS."

A next step toward work might be learning an accessible computer tool, preparing for an interview, or identifying a career goal. Orbit Training Center's job readiness program works with partners to support preparation for employment. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the value of practical training and opportunities to use those skills. Learn more about Orbit’s programs at orbitcenter.net.

A social media graphic featuring a visually impaired young woman with short curly brown hair and glasses sitting at a computer desk, wearing headphones, and using a keyboard connected to a braille display. She has a white cane leaning on her left arm while a female instructor in a green polo shirt sits beside her, smiling as she assists her. A monitor on the desk shows text that reads "JOB SKILLS TRAINING - SESSION 1". In the top right corner is an eye icon logo with the text "ORBIT TRAINING CENTER FOR THE BLIND". Across the bottom, bold white text reads, "EMPOWERING ABILITIES: ACQUIRING DIGITAL SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE," followed by hashtags .

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. People who are blind or have low vision bring skills, experience, and ideas to the workplace. Employers can support access with usable application forms, accessible documents, and conversations about the tools each employee needs. Start with the person’s qualifications and goals. Share this post to help keep workplace accessibility in the conversation all year.

Graphic featuring the large headline "Recognize talent. Support access." with "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" written directly underneath in clear typography. Below the text, a clean vector illustration shows a diverse, inclusive workplace. From left to right: a man using a wheelchair works at a height-adjustable desk; a woman stands beside her guide dog while speaking; a visually impaired woman in a suit walks confidently using a white cane; and a woman using a wheelchair works at a small table. Colorful abstract shapes frame the corners on a clean off-white background.

Today, October 15, is International White Cane Day. A white cane helps its user gather information about the path ahead and travel with greater independence. Show respect by giving people room to move. If you think someone needs help, ask first and follow their lead. Never grab a person or their cane. Join MLV / Orbit Training Center in celebrating independence and the right to move through our communities with confidence.

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Orientation and mobility, often called O&M, focuses on knowing where you are and moving through your surroundings. Learning routes, recognizing landmarks, and using a mobility tool can support a person’s travel goals. Training is shaped around the individual. This week, notice the spaces you share: keeping walkways clear is one practical way to make travel more accessible.

A photo of a clean, unobstructed walkway leading to the entrance of a building. A light blue graphic overlay reads, “Clear walkways support independent travel,” with a simple accessibility icon of a person using a white cane.