All you need is a chair, some comfortable clothes, and no shoes and together we can enjoy a relaxing and stress-free hour in the comfort of our own homes. Hosted by Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Join CCLVI's Mondsy Chat for a fun and informative discussion on a wide range of topics at 8PM Eastern. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/95023608739?pwd=REM2UnJmOThjZFY1eGcxM1RDSmpTQT09 Meeting ID: 950 2360 8739Passcode: 655392One tap mobile+16465588656,,95023608739#,,,,,,0#,,655392# US (New York)+13017158592,,95023608739#,,,,,,0#,,655392# US (Washington D.C)
This training is for families and professionals. The 30 minute presentation will be followed by 15 minutes for questions and discussion. Use this link to register for the training https://sfsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ERzhTN2SLLKx1j From 4:15-5:00 the same training will be offered in Spanish for. Spanish-speaking families.
This training is for families and professionals and will be conducted in Spanish. This is a a repeat of the early 30 minute presentation and will be followed by 15 minutes for questions and discussion. Use this link to register for the training https://sfsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ERzhTN2SLLKx1j
Join us as we explore tips, tricks, and fun things to try. Share your favorite recipes, gadgets, and helpful hacks for cooking with visual impairment. What's Cooking? meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 4pm Central Time. For the Zoom information, go to hadley.edu/Cooking to sign up for a free account. This will save...
Come share your talent, music, poetry, stories, etc. with our fun and awesome community! Your performance material can be up to 10 minutes in length! Please keep performances family appropriate with no profanity! Reoccurring every Wednesday. For a full list of weekly calls, vist: https://acb.org/ACB-community-conference-calls
Join Independence Science on Thursday, April 29th at 11:00AM EDT to learn all about STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) for the blind! How do blind people use microscopes? How would a blind person identify chemicals safely? How would they collect and analyze data? Is remote learning even possible? Join us for this one hour...
Description: Guide Dog travel offers tremendous opportunities for independence. This panel discussion will cover the wide variety of programs and services offered by Guide Dog organizations including: Leader Dogs for the Blind, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Guide Dog Foundation/America’s Vet Dogs, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, and The Seeing Eye....
We’ve all come to vision loss in different ways and times in our lives. Here’s an opportunity to ask those, “How do you do this?” questions and share tried and true techniques with one another. Join Elizabeth for this open chat. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not...
This conference will cover such cutting-edge topics as using growth mindset approach, navigating your IT department, web access, current mainstream technology, practical application of technology for students, and psychosocial issues. The conference will also feature a panel of successful young adults with low vision describing their experiences with AT in the school setting and into...
Join people across the country to spread the word about eye health and strategies to prevent vision loss and blindness!
The Early Connections Virtual Conference is designed for families of children with visual impairment, birth to 7 years old, and the professionals who support them. Here, families can connect, talk to experts and learn new skills that apply at home and in the classroom to help each child reach their full potential. While this year...
Join us at the 38th annual Early Connections Conference "In this Together" on Saturday, May 1, 2021 to learn, build relationships and grow your community of support. Saturday, May 1, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET Virtual Event Register online today to reserve your spot and receive event updates. Overview The Early Connections Virtual...
Let’s take a deeper dive into both phone and computer apps we are using. We will have longer demonstrations of apps from There's an App for that, and any other apps we find useful are fair game. While different apps may be brought by the facilitator, we invite attendees to come with their favorite apps...
All you need is a chair, some comfortable clothes, and no shoes and together we can enjoy a relaxing and stress-free hour in the comfort of our own homes. Hosted by Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Join CCLVI's Mondsy Chat for a fun and informative discussion on a wide range of topics at 8PM Eastern. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/95023608739?pwd=REM2UnJmOThjZFY1eGcxM1RDSmpTQT09 Meeting ID: 950 2360 8739Passcode: 655392One tap mobile+16465588656,,95023608739#,,,,,,0#,,655392# US (New York)+13017158592,,95023608739#,,,,,,0#,,655392# US (Washington D.C)
Date: May 4th - 6th with Panel Discussion on May 6th (2:00-3:30PM ET) Time (Eastern) film can be streamed via link sent after registration 9:00am on 5/4 to 9:00pm 5/6. Duration: Film 81 minutes (watch between 9:00 am ET May 4th and 9:00 pm ET May 6th) Total of 3 hrs ACVREP credit for both parts (screening and discussion) Description: Join us for an...
On May 4th at noon east coast time, you will learn how to protect your family with an estate plan, the myths about having an estate plan and how you can benefit today. It is estimated 70% of Americans do not have a will or other estate plans. Estate planning does not have to be...
Participants will learn how to navigate the Future In Sight website; where to go to find events, activities and more! This workshop is across all devices; whether you use a Windows PC, Mac Computer, iOS or Android. Never miss out on what’s happening through gaining an understanding on how to access the Future In Sight...
Try your hand in identifying some old and not so old TV theme songs and popular commercials. You’ll be surprised at how many you know, as you take a trip down memory lane with many favorites. Sign up for the below listed Future In Sight Events can be made by contacting, Stephanie Hurd at shurd@futureinsight.org...
We are pleased to announce our AZ AER virtual spring conference, to be held May 7-8, 2021. All sessions will be broadcast during the conference, either through electronic presentation or livestream, and will also be available afterward as recordings and online courses. If you register for the conference, you will have perpetual access to all...
Tech it Out With Vista - BARD May 7, 2021 CARRY A LIBRARY IN YOUR POCKET BARD Mobile makes reading not only more accessible, but also more portable. Mike Marlin, Director and Laura Kellen, Librarian from the Braille and Talking Book Library of Northern California (BTBL) will be our guest speakers. They will be discussing...
An adventure for visually impaired youth! Springtime is here and that means spending more time outdoors. Add your own sounds to the gentle breezes and birds chirping with these do it yourself chimes. With only a few items such as small upside down terracotta pots, wooden beads, and tube twine, these chimes will be aesthetically...
Let’s take a deeper dive into both phone and computer apps we are using. We will have longer demonstrations of apps from There's an App for that, and any other apps we find useful are fair game. While different apps may be brought by the facilitator, we invite attendees to come with their favorite apps...
All you need is a chair, some comfortable clothes, and no shoes and together we can enjoy a relaxing and stress-free hour in the comfort of our own homes. Hosted by Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer.
This workshop will conclude with a brief discussion on how to find local resources for decreasing social isolation for clients who are visually impaired. The presenters will discuss the concept of aging in place for both rural and urban settings in Quebec and New England. Goals: To educate professionals on aging in place To inform...
Co-hosted by APH and CSB, the National Coding Symposium will connect students, parents, and teachers with professionals in the coding industry to answer some of the questions students have about coding and coding careers such as: What do coders do? Is coding hard? How do you become a coder? What else can you do with...
Guide Dogs for the Blind is excited to inform you about our Path to a Guide Dog E-Series! This free virtual learning opportunity will cover a variety of topics about the guide dog lifestyle over the course of three ninety-minute sessions. This event is intended for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, (including family...
Our Braille study group meets every Saturday at 11:30 AM Eastern, and is led by staff and volunteers at NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. We are open to anyone: whether you are a Braille beginner or fully fluent, blind or sighted, you are welcome to attend. We know that studying Braille at...
Let’s take a deeper dive into both phone and computer apps we are using. We will have longer demonstrations of apps from There's an App for that, and any other apps we find useful are fair game. While different apps may be brought by the facilitator, we invite attendees to come with their favorite apps...
All you need is a chair, some comfortable clothes, and no shoes and together we can enjoy a relaxing and stress-free hour in the comfort of our own homes. Hosted by Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Join us to make a Happy Spring Rain Cloud Sign and a 3D Spring Tree. Kits will be created for these projects. Registration Deadline: 05/02/2021. Registration: https://futureinsight.org/event/kailas-craft-corner-spring-crafting/
If you have a green thumb (or you'd like to have one) join us as we swap success stories, talk about our favorite plants, and generally 'dish the dirt' on all things horticultural. Hadley Growers meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 4pm Central Time. For the Zoom information, go to hadley.edu/Gardening to sign...
Has it been awhile since you have been on vacation? Let us bring the best of Greece to you. Valentini Kalargyrou, who is a native of Greece and currently residing in her beautiful country, will share share her own narrated videos ahead of time as well as joining us live on the Zoom call to...
Laura Campelia is a Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor and a Certified Functional Movement Screening Practitioner. One of Laura’s favorite sayings is, “How well you move is just as important as how much you move.” As a lead Pilates instructor, she uses the practice of Pilates to help you understand the “how” and “why” of movement so you...
An adventure for visually impaired youth. What a better way to start the day than indulging in these light and fluffy lemon muffins. We will bake this home made recipe together from scratch. Participants will be sent a list of ingredients ahead of time. We typically play some games while recipes are in the oven....
Let’s take a deeper dive into both phone and computer apps we are using. We will have longer demonstrations of apps from There's an App for that, and any other apps we find useful are fair game. While different apps may be brought by the facilitator, we invite attendees to come with their favorite apps...
All you need is a chair, some comfortable clothes, and no shoes and together we can enjoy a relaxing and stress-free hour in the comfort of our own homes. Hosted by Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Learn about MagniLink Vision, a state-of-the-art video magnifier with an ergonomic and user-friendly design. The Vision has our biggest screen – 23 inches. With the Text-To-Speech option the user can use their eyes when appropriate and use their ears at other times. If the computer screen is not a comfortable way for you to read, try our MagniLink...
Outlook is useful for sending/receiving emails, managing a calendar, and maintaining an address book. This workshop takes you beyond the basics as we cover file attachments, folders, navigating between Outlook windows, signatures, using @messaging, effectively searching, and so on. Instruction will be given from an up to date Windows 10 PC crossing over between NVDA,...
Grateful for every sound, sight, and sense, Rebecca Alexander is an award-winning author, psychotherapist, keynote speaker, group fitness instructor, disability advocate, and extreme athlete who is almost completely blind and deaf due to Usher Syndrome type III. Rebecca refuses to lose her drive and zest for life and rises above and beyond every challenge she...
Lauren Farenga is the owner of Lotus Yoga Studio in Arlington, MA, Founder of Free Yoga Project and is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and worked in mental health for 10 years prior to opening the studio. Lauren teaches because she believes in the power of yoga and is passionate about sharing it with others. Lauren...
Our Braille study group meets every Saturday at 11:30 AM Eastern, and is led by staff and volunteers at NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. We are open to anyone: whether you are a Braille beginner or fully fluent, blind or sighted, you are welcome to attend. We know that studying Braille at...
Let’s take a deeper dive into both phone and computer apps we are using. We will have longer demonstrations of apps from There's an App for that, and any other apps we find useful are fair game. While different apps may be brought by the facilitator, we invite attendees to come with their favorite apps...
All you need is a chair, some comfortable clothes, and no shoes and together we can enjoy a relaxing and stress-free hour in the comfort of our own homes. Hosted by Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Magnificent Magnet Crafting. Make cute decorations you can display on your fridge. Designs include a bee, a snail, a butterfly, a Smile Face Sun and a Glitter Cupcake Magnet. The $12.00 cost is for materials. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is 05/14/2021. Registration: https://futureinsight.org/event/magnificent-magnet-crafting/ OR contact Stephanie Hurd at shurd@futureinsight.org | 603-545-4345. Please put Kaila’s Craft Corner in...
Discover Google Apps; their benefits, accessibility, and navigation. This workshop will take a look at some of the most used and beneficial apps, such as Google Docs, Google Drive, Gmail, Google Assistant, Google Duo, GooglePhotos, Meets, and Google Calendar. Google apps are available across platform for Windows PC, Android, and iOS (web view). SIGN UP...
Pack your bags and join Travel Talk to discover tips and tricks, and share your own experience, of traveling with vision loss. Travel Talk meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 4pm Central Time. For the Zoom information, go to hadley.edu/Travel to sign up for a free account. This will save your settings and...
“Zamba : The true story of the greatest lion that ever lived” by Author: Helfer, Ralph. Annotation: Hollywood animal behaviorist fondly recalls his eighteen-year relationship with Zamba, an African lion that came to live on his California ranch in the mid-1950s. Helfer recounts adventures with Zamba, including movie productions, and he describes his development of...
We’ve all come to vision loss in different ways and times in our lives. Here’s an opportunity to ask those, “How do you do this?” questions and share tried and true techniques with one another. Join Elizabeth for this open chat. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not...
Barb Longfellow is a Certified Group Exercise Instructor, specializing in Dance Fitness, Senior Fitness, & Small Group Exercise. She started teaching dance fitness in 2012 & has been instructing ever since. Join in this Move & Groove class, where you will work out to the tunes of the 60’s and 70’s. Barb welcomes whatever movement...
Our Braille study group meets every Saturday at 11:30 AM Eastern, and is led by staff and volunteers at NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. We are open to anyone: whether you are a Braille beginner or fully fluent, blind or sighted, you are welcome to attend. We know that studying Braille at...
You are cordially invited to the Youth of Tomorrow Student Fundraiser! This fundraiser is led by a group of seven visually impaired students participating in Vista Center’s Youth of Tomorrow program; Natasha, Lillian, Raghav, Santiago, Paulina, Yaddi, and Aaron. For the virtual event, the members of this group will present what forms of assistive technology...
Let’s take a deeper dive into both phone and computer apps we are using. We will have longer demonstrations of apps from There's an App for that, and any other apps we find useful are fair game. While different apps may be brought by the facilitator, we invite attendees to come with their favorite apps...