NYC based VISIONS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides vision rehabilitation and social services that help people who are blind or visually impaired live independent, confident, and connected lives. As the organization celebrates it’s 100th anniversary in 2026, CEO Molly Eagan talks about adjusting to vision loss, and learning to adapt and thrive with technology, classes and community.

NYC based <a href="https://visionsvcb.org/">VISIONS</a> Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides vision rehabilitation and social services that help people who are blind or visually impaired live independent, confident, and connected lives. As the organization celebrates it&rsquo;s 100th anniversary in 2026, CEO Molly Eagan talks about adjusting to vision loss, and learning to adapt and thrive with technology, classes and community.

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NYC-based VISIONS on Helping People Adjust and Adapt to Low Vision and Blindness

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Even most adults on social media are comfortable with casually posting their own personal moments online, what is it like to grow up with a camera focused on you 24/7? To have your childhood moments—tantrums, potty training, breastfeeding-weaning—sold by your parents as “content”, and broadcast to an audience of millions? Journalist Fortesa Latifi is author of LIKE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online. Fortesa Latifi’s work has been featured in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post & Teen Vogue and elsewhere.

Even most adults on social media are comfortable with casually posting their own personal moments online, what is it like to grow up with a camera focused on you 24/7? To have your childhood moments&mdash;tantrums, potty training, breastfeeding-weaning&mdash;sold by your parents as &ldquo;content&rdquo;, and broadcast to an audience of millions? Journalist Fortesa&nbsp;Latifi&nbsp;is author of LIKE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online.&nbsp;Fortesa&nbsp;Latifi&rsquo;s work has been featured in&nbsp;Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post &amp; Teen Vogue&nbsp;and elsewhere.

LIKE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Many people who are living with depression, anxiety or trauma, unfortunately also suffer from substance use disorder. James Hollywood, from Samaritan Daytop Village, talks about the connection between recovery and nutrition.For over 60 years, Samaritan Daytop Village has been improving the quality of life for New Yorkers. The nonprofit is nationally recognized for the treatment of substance use disorder as well as for the veteran-specific approach it pioneered.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Many people who are living with depression, anxiety or trauma, unfortunately also suffer from substance use disorder. James Hollywood, from <a href="https://www.samaritanvillage.org/">Samaritan Daytop Village</a>, talks about the connection between recovery and nutrition. For over 60 years, Samaritan Daytop Village has been improving the quality of life for New Yorkers. The nonprofit is nationally recognized for the treatment of substance use disorder as well as for the veteran-specific approach it pioneered.

Samaritan Daytop Village on the Connection Between Substance Recovery and Nutrition

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Many parents know the struggle of finding child care that is affordable, accessible and aligned with work schedules. Even with proposals to expand access towards universal childcare, the system remains complex and uneven, with many families relying on a patchwork of solutions. Davon Russell, President of WHEDco, discusses why home based child care must be central to efforts to increase access to childcare; a conversation based on his Op-Ed for Crain’s New York. In addition to building award-winning affordable housing, Bronx-based WHEDco provides early childhood and after-school programs, arts and cultural programming, access to healthy food, and small business support.

Many parents know the struggle of finding child care that is affordable, accessible and aligned with work schedules. Even with proposals to expand access towards universal childcare, the system remains complex and uneven, with many families relying on a patchwork of solutions. Davon Russell, President of&nbsp;<a href="https://whedco.org/">WHEDco</a>, discusses why home based child care must be central to efforts to increase access to childcare; a conversation based on his Op-Ed for <a href="https://www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-universal-child-care-must-include-home-based-care/">Crain&rsquo;s New York</a>. In addition to building award-winning affordable housing, Bronx-based WHEDco provides early childhood and after-school programs, arts and cultural programming, access to healthy food, and small business support.

WHEDco on Why Strengthening Home-Based Child Care is Key for NY Families

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NYC-based VISIONS on Helping People Adjust and Adapt to Low Vision and Blindness

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