CCLVI: Let's Talk Low Vision
Council of Citizens with Low Vision International

New Treatment for Eye Conditions - 10/24/2014

October 24, 2014
The latest advances in medications to treat Macular Degeneration, gene therapy, stem cell research and biotechnology to restore vision.

Transitioning from High School to College or Work - 09/13/2014

September 19, 2014
Dr. Bill interviews Richard Reuda of the Junior Blind of America, shares information to help students and parents make these life transitions.

Listen to thousands of books and magazines for free - 08/22/2014

August 23, 2014
Apply for E books from the National Library Service and listen to them on the NLS player and other devices. Kindle and iPad, and other software discussed.

Diabetes and Nutrition - 07/17/2014

July 17, 2014
The interview covers the basic fundamentals about healthy eating and excellent recommendations regarding snacks and counting carbohydrates.

Traveling With Low Vision - 05/20/2014

May 21, 2014

Dr. Bill, Julian Vargas & Damian Pickering share advice for traveling: Finding low fares, Travel Apps and Favorite vacation destinations

What's new in assistive technology 2014 CSUN conference- 04/16/2014

April 17, 2014
Discusses products from Enhanced Vision, Optelec, Freedom Scientific, Humanware, Hims and others.

FDA Label Requirements for visually impaired - 02/18/2014

February 21, 2014
Dr. Bill and Annette Carter discuss the FDA requirements for prescription drug labels for the visually impaired.

Tech access topics - 01/21/2014

January 26, 2014
Discussion of major improvements in accessibility features of the Mac, as well as features of AI Squared Zoom Text for Mac and the LVI Student New Generation video magnifier

Advances in gene therapy - 12/18/2013

December 19, 2013

A discussion of gene therapy for diseases like Leber's congentital amaurosis, Stargardt's, and Retinoschisis. Plus mutations & gene testing

Keeping a Positive Attitude - 11/19/2013

November 21, 2013
Dr. Bill interviews Phyllis Amaral, clinical Psychologist at The Center for the Partially Sighted, on how to keep a positive attitude