Aftersight’s weekly Low Vision Support Group is a great way to connect with others, share experiences, and exchange ideas in a welcoming space.

The group meets every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Zoom. It’s a mix of peer discussion and conversation with hosts Penn Street and Jeff Flodin, offering thoughtful dialogue and real-life insight.

If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is a great time to jump in.

Learn more and register at https://aftersight.org/groups/

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Those who are visually impaired in Miami, Check out this article:“Miami airport is offering help for travelers with impaired vision. How it works”

https://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/article308473335.html
#Travel #AccessibleTravel #LowVisionSupport

“Empowering older adults with central vision loss through technology”
https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/columns/marketplace-columns/empowering-older-adults-with-central-vision-loss-through-technology/

#VisionLossAwareness #EmpowerThroughTech #TechForAllAges #LowVisionSupport #AgeWithVision

Jenine Stanley, Aira’s Director of Customer Communications, and Everette Bacon, Chief of Blindness Initiatives, were featured on the latest episode of @hadley Presents: A Conversation with the Experts!

🌟 Episode 129: The Aira App – On-Demand, Expert Assistance
In this episode, Jenine and Everette dive into how the Aira app empowers people with vision loss by providing real-time, professional assistance—anytime, anywhere. Using just your smartphone camera, Aira connects users to live agents ready to help navigate daily tasks with confidence.

🎙️ Hadley is an incredible resource offering accessible training for people who are blind or have low vision—especially those in rural areas—through virtual and mail-based programs.

🔗 Tune in now: https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/hadley-presents-conversation-experts/aira-app-demand-expert-assistance

#BlindTech #AccessibilityMatters #OnDemandAssistance #InclusionInAction #BlindCommunity #LowVisionSupport #AssistiveTechnology #DisabilityAdvocacy

Zoom link - 2024 Vice Presidential Debate!

Date: Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1st
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PST
Zoom Link: https://aira.zoom.us/j/89636219846

Event Highlights:
- Audio-Only Stream: Our professional visual interpreters will offer detailed descriptions of staging, transitions, and gestures. This will allow you to listen to the debate audio on your preferred device.
- Streaming Notice: Please note that the visual description may be slightly out of sync with the live debate due to streaming delays.
- Q&A Period: We will provide minimal description during the actual question-and-answer portion, with more in-depth insights during breaks.
- Post-Event Recap: Full recaps with extended descriptive segments will be made available on our YouTube channel following the event.

Tune in directly on the Aira app, or join via zoom.

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/M8MRjYmT1WKsSm6R/

#AccessibleEvents #BlindCommunity #LowVisionSupport #A11y #InclusiveExperience