Event Date:
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Speaker:
Annemarie Rossi, OT
Host:
Annemarie Rossi, OT
Abstract
Join us for November’s support group on Zoom for a conversation about the tools, technologies, and daily practices that support independence and well-being.
This month’s meeting:
- Share your experiences with apps and devices
- Explore creative ways to use your phone’s camera and accessibility features
- Reflect on what has been helpful, or challenging, in your daily routines
We’ll also talk about staying connected, building your personal wellness toolbox, finding activities that bring joy, and exploring resources such as audiobooks, community groups, and occupational therapy services.
Whether you want to listen, learn, or contribute your own ideas, all are welcome!
Projects
Active
Blindness and Low Vision Support Group
Join Dr. Don Fletcher, one of the world’s leading authorities on Low Vision Rehabilitation, to share experiences and learn about the things that help you maintain a full and happy life while living with low vision.
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:...
Verghese LabOur laboratory studies the mechanisms of healthy vision and action, as well as the basis of attention and visual adaptation in clinical populations.
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...