Event Date:
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Speaker:
Ricki Boden, LCSW, LMFT
Host:
Annemarie Rossi, OT
Abstract
This September, we invite you to join Ricki Boden, LCSW, LMFT to discuss the complex emotions and sense of isolation that come with vision loss. While Ricki will be our guest speaker, she intends for this to be a very conversational experience, so we invite you to bring forth your vulnerability and to hold space for the vulnerability of others.
Projects
Blindness and Low Vision Support Group
Join Annemarie Rossi, Occupational Therapist, and scientists at Smith-Kettlewell to share experiences and learn about resources for members of the blind and low vision community through the Blindness and Low Vision Support Group, founded by Dr. Donald Fletcher, M.D.
Labs
Coughlan LabThe goal of our laboratory is to develop and test assistive technology for blind and visually impaired persons that is enabled by computer vision and other sensor technologies.
Eye-Head Movement LaboratoryOur laboratory is interested in how changes in visual and/or vestibular function affect eye/head coordination, balance, and mobility, particularly in aging. We are currently pursuing two main lines of research:...
Centers
Rehabilitation Engineering Research CenterThe Center's research goal is to develop and apply new scientific knowledge and practical, cost-effective devices to better understand and address the real-world problems of blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind...