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Magnifying glass focusing on the text "Low Vision" in a newspaper, highlighting resources related to vision loss and support for the low vision community.

Smartphones and Accessibility Tools (Hybrid) Part 2

Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Low Vision Month! At our November 2025 support group meeting, we introduced a variety of smartphone accessibility tools that support...


Magnifying glass focusing on the text "Low Vision" in a newspaper, highlighting resources related to vision loss and support for the low vision community.

Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) (Hybrid)

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Join us for a conversation with Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC), an organization dedicated to creating inclusive outdoor adventures for people...


Magnifying glass focusing on the text "Low Vision" in a newspaper, highlighting resources related to vision loss and support for the low vision community.

Sterling Adaptives (Hybrid)

Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

John Taylor will begin by introducing Sterling Adaptives, their mission, and how their specialists support individuals with vision loss. He...


Magnifying glass focusing on the text "Low Vision" in a newspaper, highlighting resources related to vision loss and support for the low vision community.

Learning Tools Feedback and Progress

Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Join us for November’s support group on Zoom for a conversation about the tools, technologies, and daily practices that support...


Tactile map of administrative service centers, featuring raised black outlines and an orange marker, designed for accessibility in navigation.

Scaling up accessible tactile maps and 3D models with CamIO

Monday, October 27th, 2025 – 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

In the US alone, approximately six million people have low vision, of whom about one million are blind. These numbers...


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SKERI Joins the Bay Area Science Festival

Sunday, October 26th, 2025 – 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM

SKERI Scientists are headed to the Bay Area Science Festival! Come find us at UCSF’s Mission Bay Conference Center pub...


Magnifying glass focusing on the text "Low Vision" in a newspaper, highlighting resources related to vision loss and support for the low vision community.

Adaptive Technology Services

Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 – 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Guest Speaker: Silvana Rainey About Silvana: Silvana Rainey is a co-founder of Adaptive Technology Services in San Francisco. For many...


Magnifying glass focusing on the text "Low Vision" in a newspaper, highlighting resources related to vision loss and support for the low vision community.

Smartphones and Accessibility Tools (Virtual) Part 1

Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 – 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

This month’s meeting will feature the first installment of a two-part series on Smartphones and Accessibility Tools. James Coughlan, Ph.D.,...


Magnifying glass focusing on the text "Low Vision" in a newspaper, highlighting resources related to vision loss and support for the low vision community.

Vision Challenges and Emotional Well-Being: Sharing Strategies to Cope and Thrive

Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 – 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

About the speaker: Gina Frassetto is a mental health occupational therapist who focuses on building skills to enhance emotional well-being....


Magnifying glass focusing on the text "Low Vision" from a newspaper, relevant to vision rehabilitation discussions at the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute.

See More Do More: Show and Grow your Low Vision toolbox

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 – 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Join through zoom to hear Annemarie Rossi cover Low Vision services and Tools: Virtual Tour of the Low Vision Clinic...

Low Vision Support Group