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Founded in 1936, the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) is dedicated to the improvement and preservation of sight and quality of life by providing services and education, and by championing healthy vision and innovation to everyone in our area. For more information, visit http://www.youreyes.org

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 63:39


    June 26, 2024 - National Library Service (NLS) Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 55:32


    Guest Speaker: Jason Yasner, Deputy Director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)Learn about the history and workings of the Talking Books Program, book selection, eligibility, enrollment, program updates, online resources, and additional services like the music programs.

    April 17, 2024 - MetroAccess Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 71:59


    Brigid Doherty, COMS, Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA), shares updates about MetroAccess. Learn about the service, how you can access it, and important pieces of signing up.

    March 20, 2024 - Arts & Leisure Activities with Low Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 56:06


    Losing vision can make completing everyday activities, such as those we do for fun, more difficult. The good news is, there are many adaptations that can be done! Listen in to learn more!

    January 17, 2024 - Looking to the New Year: Hope, Planning, and Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 54:20


    Nina Glasner, LCSW-C, joins us to share practical applications to make our new year a positive one. Nina has over 30 years of working directly with the low vision community and brings extensive expertise to our talk.

    November 15, 2023 - Finances with Low Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 74:38


    Mary Hughes, Certified Daily Money Manager, joins us to discuss ways to accessibly pay our bills, handle financial documents, and use different technology, and shares a little about how a daily money manager can be useful in this arena! Listen in to learn more.

    October 18, 2023 - Long Distance Travel with Low Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 76:51


    Transportation outside our local area can be daunting. Learn about a travel service, travel tips and tricks, and how you can make your travel experiences a positive journey!

    May 17, 2023 - Learn About VisionAware

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 80:15


    VisionAware is an online platform with hundreds of helpful articles, resources, tips, and tricks from experts and others with vision loss. Join Kathryn Frederick from VisionAware to learn more about this useful resource!

    April 19, 2023 - Advocacy Update from American Council of the Blind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 77:28


    Paul D'Addario, ACB Northern Virginia Chapter President, joins us to discuss the different advocacy initiatives they are working on the Hill. Paul has decades of expertise in this arena and is easy to understand while he navigates us through these initiatives.

    March 29, 2023 - Living and Leaving a Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 39:17


    As we age, we begin considering what we leave behind, from your people to your philanthropy. The scary thing is many do not have a plan for this! Join us as we cover ways you can leave your legacy behind! Perry Hammock has spent decades helping individuals create and sustain creating legacies. This information is not intended or relied upon as legal, tax, or financial advice.

    November 16, 2022 - Learn About the State Agencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 85:33


    We are honored to be joined by Timothy Brown, Northern Virginia Regional Manager of the Department for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBVI), and Maria Proschan, Vision Rehabilitation Therapist in the Maryland Department of Rehabilitation Services. Hear from them as we discuss the services available and how you can access them. Moderated by Dr. Suleiman Alibhai.

    October 20, 2022 - Preparing for Your Eye Exams:

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 84:08


    Hear a special interview with Dr. Suleiman Alibhai as we discuss the different eye care professionals, questions to ask, preparing for an appointment, and some specifics about low vision exams.

    September 21, 2022 - Falls Prevention: Stay Up, Stay Healthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 81:59


    Vision impairment can increase your chances of a fall in the home. Join us to learn about fall prevention and how you can keep your balance strong, regardless of your vision. Falls can create many health problems.

    June 16, 2022 - Americans with Disabilities Act and Reasonable Accommodations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 87:57


    Kenneth Saunders, Director of the Fairfax County Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs, educates us about the Americans with Disabilities Act, what it provides, what a reasonable accommodation is, and helpful information to utilize these services. Timestamps coming soon. Visit youreyes.org for more information.

    May 18, 2022 - Low Vision, Public Health, and Being Your Own Advocate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 84:08


    April 20, 2022 - Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 79:53


    Time stamps coming soon!

    March 16, 2022 - Using Ears in Place of Eyes, MaryBeth Wise, NLS Networking Consultant; Joel Snyder, PhD, ADP; Sylvia Rosenthal, Metropolitan Washington Ear

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 84:23


    0:01:00 Opening Announcements 0:06:15 Speaker Introductions 0:11:15 MaryBeth Wise; Talking Books Program 0:15:50 Joel Snyder, Audio Description Project 0:30:00 Sylvia Rosenthal, Metropolitan Washington Ear 0:41:30 Q&A 0:41:45 How do people transition from visual to auditory? 0:52:30 Will additional venues for audio description services be coming? 1:03:30 How to get a book not on NLS converted to audio? 1:06:20 Aren't cable providers required to provide audio description? 1:10:20 Using the BARD app? 1:23:20 Closing Announcements

    February 16, 2022 - COVID-19 Testing Accessibility, Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 53:19


    0:03:15 Opening Announcements 0:08:30 Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs 0:10:00 COVID Testing Accessibility Advocacy Efforts 0:17:10 Q&A with Mr. Rachfal 0:23:30 Sean Curry, POB Associate Director of Programs 0:24:00 How to Get a COVID Test with Low Vision (as accessibly as possible) 0:43:00 Q&A on Testing Options 0:51:10 Closing Announcements

    December 15, 2021 - Coping During the Holidays with Special Guest, Nina Glasner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 84:08


    Dr. Alibhai and Nina Glasner discuss navigating conversations and situations during the holidays, as well as ways to cope. Nina, a certified Low Vision Therapist, brings more than 20 years of experience in working with individuals with low vision. 0:00:25: Opening Announcements 0:04:45 Special Announcement, Nick Farano, POB Senior Director of Development and Marketing 0:07:00 Guest Introduction, Dr. Suleiman Alibhai 0:10:45 Coping During the Holidays, Nina Glasner >0:38:05 How do I explain my vision to loved ones? >0:44:00 Having loved ones in doctor office with you 0:46:15 Q&A >0:46:40 Do rehab professionals (assistive living facilities) receive training on social aspects of low vision? >0:55:30 How to connect with others experiencing vision problems - social media?? >1:04:30 Virtual meeting benefits >1:11:00 More benefits of support groups - in-person and virtual >1:15:10 When to get medical help for anxiety/depression 1:20:00 Final Wrap up and Closing Announcements

    November 17, 2021 - Meet the New Low Vision Doctor, Dr. Hang Nguyen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 84:41


    0:00:20 Opening Announcements 0:06:00 Speaker Introduction [Dr. Alibhai Introduces Dr. Hang Nguyen] 0:09:45 Dr. Hang Nguyen Interview >0:11:00 What interested you in Low Vision? >0:14:00 Experiences at Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute >0:18:30 ARVO Conference Research Recap >0:21:40 Benefits of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Low Vision Rehabilitation >0:25:10 The "Ideal" Model of Low Vision Rehabilitation >0:29:40 Challenges of Low Vision Rehabilitation >0:34:15 Why choose POB and Low Vision Services, PLC? 0:40:50 Q&A >0:42:00 How can we address people who have been vision impaired for most of their life? >0:51:10 Bringing a family member to an evaluation? >1:05:00 Experiencing difficult situations in public (ignorance of what blindness/vision impairment means among gen pop) >1:12:00 Guide dog training >1:19:00 Low Vision Technology Benefits 1:24:00 Closing Announcements

    October 20, 2021 - MetroAccess Update, Guest Speaker: Brigid Doherty, MetroAccess

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 77:58


    0:00:00 Opening Announcements 0:03:10 Presentation and Speaker Introduction - Brigid Doherty, MA, COMS, MetroAccess 0:06:30 Brigid Doherty Presentation 0:07:10 Special Modifications and Adaptations to COVID 0:16:20 Non-traditional MetroAccess Formats (Abilities Rides, etc.) 0:30:00 Who Qualifies for Paratransit? 0:35:00 About Applying for MetroAccess Service 0:47:00 MetroAccess Service Area 0:50:00 Final Thoughts 0:54:30 Q&A 0:54:40 Brigid Doherty Contact Information 0:57:00 Can we verify what ride share is picking us up? 1:00:00 How to apply for Abilities Ride program? 1:01:30 Uber v. Taxi v. MetroAccess Van? 1:10:30 How do I get an application? 1:13:00 If signed up for Abilities Ride, can I still choose to have the MetroAccess van? 1:16:30 Closing Remarks and Announcements

    September 15, 2021 - Aging and Your Eyes, Guest Speaker: Howard Weiss, MD, MPH, Washington Eye Physicians & Surgeons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 79:30


    0:00:30 Opening Announcements 0:05:20 Presentation and Speaker Introduction - Howard Weiss, MD, MPH 0:08:10 Topic Overview 0:08:30 Healthy Aging and the Eye 0:10:45 Normal Aging Conditions - Refractive Errors, Eyeglasses Care, Basic Eye Anatomy, Cataracts 0:24:00 Cataract Surgery Factors 0:33:30 Dry Eye 0:36:30 Floaters 0:40:30 Abnormal Eye Conditions 0:40:50 Glaucoma 0:48:45 Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) 0:52:30 Diabetic Eye Disease 0:56:00 Q&A 0:56:10 Glaucoma and Eye Pressure "normal pressure" glaucoma? 1:02:00 Precautions for one with abnormal vision and shape of eyeball and cataract surgery? 1:12:00 I have glaucoma. Should I see an optometrist, ophthalmologist, or both? Brief history of eyecare professionals. 1:18:30 Closing Announcements

    June 22, 2021 - Accessible Activities in the Community - National Gallery of Art, Northern Virginia Rides, Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes, and Washington Blind Hockey Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 61:14


    Listen to an engaging discussion about getting back out in the community and enjoying accessible activities. Special Guests: Lorena Bradford, National Gallery of Art Jennifer Kanarek, Northern Virginia (NV) Rides Qudsiya Naqui, Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) John Guzik, Washington Blind Hockey Club 0:00:00 Introduction & Announcements 0:04:38 Lorena Bradford, National Gallery of Art (NGA) 0:12:26 Qudsiya Naqui, Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) 0:23:18 John Guzik, Washington Blind Hockey Club 0:30:15 Jennifer Kanarek, Northern Virginia (NV) Rides 0:42:15 Other ride services, MetroAccess 0:45:45 Q&A 0:45:45 Sculpture Gardens 0:46:49 NV Rides of out area? 0:51:25 Virtual tours at NGA and Smithsonian 0:53:00 What is "Described Art"? 0:56:36 Metro Washington Ear (MWE) Audio Description for Kennedy Center 1:00:40 Closing Announcements

    May 19, 2021 - Healthy Vision Month with the National Eye Health Education Program! Special Guests Jullia Rosdahl, MD, PhD and Mark Wilkinson, OD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 85:18


    Hear Dr. Jullia Rosdahl, the new NEHEP Chairperson, and Dr. Mark Wilkinson, chair of the NEHEP Low Vision Committee, talk about ways to keep your eyes healthy and preserve your sight! 0:00:00 Opening Announcemetnts 0:05:07 Speaker Introduction, Dr. Alibhai 0:09:20 Jullia Rosdahl, MD, PhD - What is NEHEP? 0:13:24 Mark Wilkinson, OD - NEHEP Vision Rehabilitation program > 0:16:14 General recommendations for persons w/LV > 0:18:24 Resources available 0:21:40 Q&A for speakers > 0:24:50 Possible volunteer activities for persons w/LV? > 0:26:30 Research opportunities > 0:27:34 Is referral necessary for NIH? > 0:34:12 Can anything be done to prevent problems causing LV? > 0:37:40 Stem cell therapy successes > 0:40:10 Preventing/Slowing vision loss progression > 0:46:36 Eye health tips > 0:51:18 Retina research 0:56:30 POB Announcements 0:58:43 General Q&A > 0:58:53 Using an iPad - eye risk? > 1:02:08 LV aids catalogue? > 1:07:32 Vision rehab v. physical rehab? > 1:11:20 Eye doctor referrals to NIH > 1:23:34 Find resources and low vision eye doctors

    April 21, 2021 - Learn Your "O's": Eyecare Professions & Their Role in Low Vision, Guest Speaker: Teresa Narayan, OD Georgetown University

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 85:24


    0:00:00 Opening Announcements 0:09:28 Topic and Speaker Introductions 0:13:10 Dr. Narayan Interview > 0:13:10 Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, and More > 0:29:55 Should I see an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist > 0:31:20 General Eye Doctor v. Specialist > 0:34:22 Medical v. Vision Insurance > 0:42:48 Which Eye Implants are Covered by Insurance 0:46:50 Q&A > Do opticians require DC registration? > 0:48:45 Can an optician prescribe glasses? > 0:51:12 Locating an optician for complex prescriptions > 0:54:10 Online v. local optical shops > 01:01:54 Find makers of custom lenses > 01:06:55 Dr. Narayan's research activities >01:08:03 Is it better to have polarized lenses? >01:17:50 Do we need different pairs of sunglasses for different activities? 1:24:37 Closing Announcements

    March 17, 2021 - Dry Eye, Eye Strain, and What can be Done? Suleiman Alibhai, OD and Lind Stevens, OT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 89:18


    0:00:00 Opening Announcements 0:08:23 Topic and Speaker Introductions 0:10:12 Dr. Alibhai Interview > 0:10:12 What is Dry Eye? > 0:12:06 Causes of Dry Eye and impact on vision > 0:14:53 How do tears work? > 0:18:20 How Dry Eye is treated > 0:23:01 Does low vision cause Dry Eye? > 0:26:14 Screen time and Dry Eye > 0:30:20 Eye Strain 0:38:18 Lind Stevens, OT interview > 0:40:04 Ways to prevent eye strain and dry eye symptoms 0:50:17 Q&A 1:28:42 Closing Announcements

    SPECIAL: Signing-up for a COVID-19 Vaccination, Speaker - Sean Curry, MPH, Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 53:02


    0:00:00 Opening announcements 0:02:00 Introduction to the topic 0:07:15 Vaccines available & eligible groups 0:11:37 General process of getting vaccinated > 0:13:21 Pre-registration > 0:15:17 Private Outlets (supersites, healthcare providers, Veterans Affairs, etc.) >0:16:43 Importance of Self-Advocacy 0:18:10 District of Columbia 0:21:28 Maryland > 0:23:42 Montgomery Co. > 0:26:51 Prince George's Co. 0:27:52 Virginia > 0:29:18 Fairfax Co. (special process) 0:30:37 Questions to ask when scheduling your appointment 0:34:15 Q&A 0:52:11 Closing announcements

    February 17, 2021 - Age-related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision with Dr. Stephen S. Pappas, Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 83:10


    0:00:00 Opening Announcement 0:07:50 Speaker Introduction, Dr. Suleiman Alibhai 0:10:32 Guest Speaker, Dr. Stephen Pappas, Jr., discusses Age-related Macular Degeneration medical and functional aspects > 0:26:30 Structured Q&A w. Dr. Alibhai > 0:26:47 Does AMD lead to blindness? > 0:31:07 Charles Bonnet Syndrome > 0:37:04 Eye and vision strain > 0:46:10 Surgery or implants? > 0:51:15 Open Q&A - AMD v. Stargardts; self-monitoring tests; visual v. macular atrophy; stem cell research; RP v. AMD; OTC supplements 1:21:35 Closing Announcements

    January 27, 2021 - Life with Vision Impairment: You can still do a lot!; DC RSA Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 85:43


    0:00:00 Opening announcements 0:08:18 Dr. Alibhai, Introduction to the topic and speakers 0:10:45 Lavonne Chambers, ILS and William Engeler, O&M Spec., DCRSA - update on services available >0:22:17 Q&A for DCRSA representatives - eligibility criteria, income limit?, difference between Ind. Living and Ind. Living Older Blind Program 0:34:15 Melissa Loughlin, PhD Interview >1:10:01 Q&A with Dr. Loughlin and Dr. Alibhai

    November 17, 2020 - Optimal Lighting in Your Home w/Low Vision Lighting and Interior Design Experts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 84:48


    0:00:00 Opening announcements 0:07:43 Dr. Alibhai, Introduction to the topic and speakers 0:12:37 Erin Schambureck, Interior Designer. A talk on lighting for seniors and people with low-vision: >0:14:30 IES Consumer Guide on 'Lighting your way to better vision'; >0:15:40 Basic Terminology and types of lighting; >0:22:20 What to consider for lighting your home; >0:25:50 Practical applications and how to shop for lighting; >0:32:30 Secondary ways to improve lighting at home (interiors and contrast); >0:38:30 Conclusion 0:47:08 Greg Guarnaccia, Design Engineer. More helpful tips 0:51:03 Q&A 1:22:45 Closing announcements

    October 14, 2020 - NEI Research Update, Dr. Emily Chew

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 88:22


    0:00:00 Opening announcements 0:08:12 Dr. Alibhai, Introduction to topic and speaker 0:13:45 Dr. Emily Chew, Director, Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Application, National Eye Institue, National Institute of Health, Talk on the latest research, clinical trials, and new advances on aging eye diseases 0:50:00 Q&A >0:50:00 Why do doctors have a different schedule for eye injections?; >0:52:05 Are Dry ARMD studies still enrolling patients?; >0:53:14 Can fish be substituted with Omega 3 Fatty Acids?; >0:56:04 Telescopic Implant for AMD?; >01:06:03 How to participate in eye research trials; >01:12:12 Diabetic Retinopathy laser surgery; >01:18:19 Retina scanning with Nystagmus and diseases for which trials are active; >01:20:32 ARED Vitamins for other eye diseases than AMD? 1:27:37 Closing announcements

    September 16 2020 - Low Vision Services for Veterans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 86:50


    0:00:00 Introduction 0:06:33 Dr. Alibhai, Introduction to the topic and speakers 0:10:08 Col. Donald Gagliano, M.D., Resources for veterans with low vision 0:29:44 Donald Overton, Executive Director, BVA, BVA's role in veteran services 0:46:50 Ellen Rudykoff, VIST Coordinator for Washington DC VA Rehab Services, VISOR Clinics 0:52:38 Dr. Dalia Elkassabany, Introduction 0:58:12 Q&A 1:25:55 Closing Announcements

    August 19, 2020 - Voting Accessibility with Low Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 84:47


    0:00:00 - Introduction 0:07:15 - Dr. Alibhai - Introduction to topic and speakers 0:10:07 - Terrica Jennings, ADA Coordinator, DC Board of Elections 0:16:45 - Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, Public Information Officer, Montgomery County Public Board of Elections 0:24:00 - Gretchen Reinemeyer, Director of Elections, Arlington County 0:30:30 - Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, ACB 0:37:50 - Q&A for speakers 1:17:50 - Q&A, General

    July 22, 2020 - Using your Smartphone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 84:43


    0:00:00 - Introduction 0:08:48- Dr. Alibhai announcements and introduction 0:14:05 - Nitesh Rathod and Tara Aziz: Accessibility features on mobile devices >0:16:27 - Magnifier >0:22:10 - Text to speech >0:31:00 - Speak screen feature 0:41:15 - Q&A 0:01:22 - Closing announcements.

    June 17, 2020 - Low Vision Rehabilitation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 87:12


    0:00:00 - Opening announcements 0:06:30 Dr. Alibhai, Dr. Weinberg Introduction 0:10:52 Dr. Weinberg, Vision Rehabilitation from Clinician's viewpoint, what to expect at a low-vision evaluation 0:24:03 Nitesh Rathod, Bioptic driver's license 0:29:21 Dr. Weinberg, "What to Expect at a Low Vision Evaluation" continued 0:32:15 Q&A 1:25:22 Closing announcements

    May 28, 2020 - Using Amazon Alexa and Android

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 90:46


    0:00:00 - Opening Announcements 0:07:28 - Dr. Alibhai, Dr. Weinberg - New policies for seeing patients 0:13:10 - Paul Burden - Amazon Alexa & Echo Voice Assistant products for vision impaired >0:36:58 - Q&A >0:43:10 - Contact information: Paul Burden 0:45:50 - Stan Gowin - Accessibility on Apple devices 1:03:00 - Nitesh Rathod - Accessibility on Android and Windows platforms 1:15:40 - General Q&A 1:22:50 -New devices from Amazon and Alexa information 1:26:44 - Accessible Remote Control for Comcast, Echo Cube 1:29:14 - Closing announcements

    May 21 2020 - In-Home Adaptations for Independent Living

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 85:31


    0:00:00 - Opening Announcement 0:15:56 - Marilynn Ward-Tluszcz - "Practical, functional adaptations you can make in your home - how to safely and independently cook, manage medications, and more!" >0:30:54 Q&A for Marilynn Ward-Tluszcz 0:42:37 - Valerie Jackson - Advice for pouring liquids, handling medications, Ottlite >0:49:00 - Q&A 1:02:55 - General Q&A

    May 14 2020 - Low Vision Open Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 90:17


    0:00:00 - Opening announcements 0:12:15 - Dr. Weinberg and Dr. Alibhai - Introductions, updates, and announcements 0:20:47 - Phone Apps 0:39:00 - Nina Glasner 0:50:58 - Sharon Payne 1:00:40 - Lind Stevens 1:10:40 - General Q&A

    May 7 2020 - The Powers of a Support Group

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 88:20


    0:00:00 General Announcements and Introduction 0:09:10 - Nina Glasner MSW, LCSW-C, CLVT, Low Vision- coping and support >0:25:50 - Q&A for Nina Glasner >0:42:20 - Nina Glasner contact information 0:45:09 - Dr. Alibhai, Dr. Weinberg, Sean Curry - Introduction to support groups >0:49:52 - Sandy Neuzil, Reston VIP >0:59:00 - Ann Koch, Vienna VIP >1:09:12 - Rosanne Russo, The Jefferson Retirement Community >1:14:28 - Gloria Duckett, Seabury Resources for Aging >1:19:27 - Dr. Weinberg and Sean Curry, Wrap up of support group discussion 1:21:04 - General Q&A

    April 30, 2020 - Leisure & Fun with Low Vision!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 83:07


    0:00:00 - Opening Announcements 0:04:37 - Sylvia Rosenthal, Metropolitan Washington Ear 0:10:40 - Kym Robertson, Alexandria Talking Books Program 0:17:30 - Erika York, art with vision impairment 0:20:20 - Nitesh Rathod, games and activities at home 0:26:43 - Patrick Timony, DC Public Library Accessibility Center 0:29:37 - Tara Aziz, Verbal Description and virtual museum and art tours 0:35:20 - Sandy Neuzil, Audio Description 0:41:49 - Q&A for Speakers 1:08:48 - General Q&A

    April 23, 2020 - O&M Benefits and Low Vision Occupational Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 89:36


    0:00:00 - Opening Announcements 10:06 - Brigid Doherty, Orientation and Mobility Specialist >22:40 - Q&A for Brigid Doherty 33:58 - Christine Huang OT and Lind Stevens OT - Ways to remain safe at home >43:12 - Q&A for the Occupational Therapists 1:10:46 - General Q&A

    April 16, 2020 - Blind and Vision Impaired Rehab Services (DCRSA, DORS, VADBVI)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 94:01


    0:00:00 - Opening Announcements 12:02 - Bill Engeler (D.C. Orientation and Mobility) 18:37 - Candice Jordan (D.C. Rehabilitative Services Administration) 22:27 - Tandra Hunter-Payne (Maryland Department of Rehabilitative Services) 28:10 - Megan O'Toole (Virginia Department of the Blind and Visually Impaired) 34:20 - Topic Q&A 51:00 - Dr. Alibhai - Telemedicine, 1:01:00 - General Q&A

    April 9, 2020 - Introduction, Basic Resources and Services Available

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 81:14


    0:00:00 - General Announcements and Introduction to the purpose of the Town Hall 23:53 - Dr. Alibhai - Transportation: Metro Access, Uber, Lyft, GoGo Grandparent 26:13 - Dr. Weinberg - Getting Food 29:12 - Dr. Alibhai - State Agencies in MD, DC, and VA 31:16 - Dr. Weinberg - Technology and Apps 34:22 - Dr. Alibhai - Telemedicine and Telehealth: alternative visits to customize visits for you 54:30 - Q&A: Uber and GoGo Grandparent, BARD, More Food and Delivery services 1:12:10 - Dr. Alibhai - How to give feedback

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