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It’s Meet the Blind Month

June 6, 2024October 13, 2021 by Jessica Hipp

It’s October, and that means it’s Meet The Blind Month! I love this month because it highlights one of my favorite parts of my role …

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WayAround Products Now Available Through A.T. Guys and LS&S Online Stores

June 6, 2024June 11, 2019 by Jessica Hipp

Distribution agreement makes it easier than ever for domestic and international customers to order WayAround Starter Kit and other popular products. WayAround is excited to …

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WayAround 2018 Press Roundup: Looking Back at a Great Year

June 6, 2024March 11, 2019 by Jessica Hipp

Press coverage for WayAround continues to grow. Over the past year, we’ve been featured in podcasts, major media outlets, blogs, and more. As we continue …

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WayAround is Committed to Giving Back for the Holidays

June 6, 2024December 21, 2018 by Jessica Hipp

WayAround was founded with the goal of improving the lives of individuals with blindness around the world. Today, we’re on the path to achieving that …

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How to Make the Holidays Easier with WayAround

June 6, 2024December 18, 2018 by Jessica Hipp

WayAround has made life easier for thousands of individuals with vision loss. As Christmas approaches, we want to embrace the spirit of giving by sharing …

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Watch as Our Co-Founder’s Family Reacts to His WayAround Gift Tags

June 6, 2024December 14, 2018 by Jessica Hipp

The holidays are a special time of year. We love hearing from WayAround users about the creative ways our WayAround smart assistant has improved their …

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Cooking Tips for Individuals with Vision Loss

June 6, 2024November 20, 2018 by Jessica Hipp

Cooking can seem like a daunting task for individuals who are blind or partially sighted. However, by adapting how you work in the kitchen and …

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10 things That May Surprise You About Individuals With Blindness

June 6, 2024November 12, 2018 by Jessica Hipp

Blindness is a condition that few people can relate with until they have direct experience with it. Unless you have a friend or loved one …

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How WayAround’s Groundbreaking Technology is Changing the Lives of Individuals with Vision Loss

June 6, 2024August 22, 2018 by Jessica Hipp

WayAround is the smart assistant for people who are blind and vision impaired. The mobile app and smart tag system has changed the lives of …

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Low-vision kitchen tips

June 6, 2024October 10, 2017 by Jessica Hipp

I’m Colleen Connor, and I have Cone Rod Dystrophy. At about age 14 I began to lose my vision, and it has continued to get worse …