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San Antonio nonprofit provides rehabilitation services, employment for blind and vision impaired
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit provides rehabilitation services, employment for blind and vision impairedThe San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind has been empowering the lives of thousands of people with vision loss.
What’s Up South Texas!: Teen with glaucoma inspires others to reach their goals despite life obstacles
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Teen with glaucoma inspires others to reach their goals despite life obstaclesSan Antonio – A Steele High School junior with a visual impairment is hoping her story will encourage others to overcome their obstacles in life. Jazmine Harper, 16, has always been visually impaired since she was born, but was diagnosed with glaucoma at age 8. Jazmine Harper is in Girl Scouts, on multiple swim teams, the marching band and the orchestra. Ad“She found that a lot of it was that people just don’t understand it,” Jennifer Harper said. “Everybody has their own battles, so don’t let yours stop what you are trying to accomplish,” Jazmine Harper said.
What’s Up South Texas!: Blind man serves community with lawn, construction services
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Blind man serves community with lawn, construction services“I don’t like being inside of a building, you know,” Gomez said. “Maybe it is because of my belief in God,” Gomez said. I heard about him and thought I knew about him, but I didn’t know anything. I am not going to be stuck in no damn ocean out there in a light house!’ I didn’t know what they were talking about,” he laughed. I am blind, but I won’t let it stop me in anyway.”Read also:What’s Up South Texas!
Asia Today: Australia state reports 10 new deaths, 459 cases
Read full article: Asia Today: Australia state reports 10 new deaths, 459 casesIndia is the third hardest-hit country by the pandemic in the world after the United States and Brazil. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)SYDNEY Australias Victoria state has recorded 10 deaths overnight from COVID-19, its highest daily toll amid a continuing surge in coronavirus cases. State Premier Daniel Andrews said the deaths included seven men and three women. Kim said he believes the vicious virus may have entered the country, state media reported Sunday. North Korea has steadfastly said it has no single virus case on its territory, a claim questioned by outside experts.