Low Vision Support Group

Computers hold hidden potentials that are extremely useful to many people with low vision. Changing the size and color of text, varying background color, enlarging icons and cursors, modifying…

Abstract: How to register for National Library Service through the Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. This service includes free mail delivery of talking books, magazines, braille books, and…

Dr. James Coughlan will give an overview of the ways in which Apple, Android smartphones, and tablets can be useful for people with visual impairments. This including techniques for using these…

Dr. Donald Fletcher will give a presentation on new consumer electronic gadgets of use to the visually impaired. The Low Vision Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 3 pm. The…

Dr. Colenbrander is a leading ophthalmologist who specializes in low vision. He will moderate a Q & A session where you will be able to ask vision-related questions that you've always wanted answers…

Our next support group speaker will be Anut Nulman. She will be talking about the OrCam MyEye. It is a very sophisticated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) device. To learn more about the product…

Gary Saballos, a patient of Dr. Fletcher and a long time volunteer at SKERI, will be the featured speaker. He will tell stories of enjoying a full life in spite of low vision with macular disease. The…

Dr. Don Fletcher will give a presentation on “Peer Support”. This month’s meeting will focus on learning from each other about ideas and strategies for coping with visual impairment. The Low Vision…

Dr. Joshua Miele will discuss usability, design, and accessibility, taking us on a quick tour of several different development patterns found in the access-technology world. The technologies needed by…

Dr. Chaikin will tell us about organizations in the area that plan fun things to do for those with visual impairments. Activities include tandem biking, sailing, and other fun things. Don't let visual…