20230516 Lets Talk Low Vision-Events at Convention Originally Broadcasted May 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 CCLVI President, Patti Cox will bring everyone up to date with a  summary of our upcoming sessions during convention. She will be followed by Queen of Conventions, Janet Dickelman, who will give us an overview of the 2023 ACB Conference and Convention. There will be time for your questions. What will be virtual, hybrid, in-person? When and how do we register? These and many more answers are at her fingertips.

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Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring various hostst. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.org/events/ltlv/ General inquiries - [email protected] CCLVI main site CCLVI.org

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Show Notes Episode ..

Our special guest, this month is low, vision specialist, Dr. Kara Crumbliss, O.D., F.A.A.O., chief Compliance Officer, Senior Vice President, Clinical Services Enterprise. Of the Chicago lighthouse.

Dr. Crumbliss oversees The Lighthouse’s world-class vision clinic and practices vision rehabilitation in our Main and Huber Vision Rehabilitation Center clinics. She also works as the coordinator of the Illinois College of Optometry’s Low Vision and Geriatric Ocular Disease Residency and as an associate clinical professor at the Illinois Eye Institute. Her research and lecture interests include the association of low vision with Charles Bonnet syndrome, cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Crumbliss earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry and completed residency in Low Vision and Ocular Disease at the Illinois College of Optometry and the Spectrios Institute for Low Vision. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a member of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry’s Low Vision Educators special interest group. She is also an executive board member of the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness

Resources for this Episode

Dr. Crumbliss https://chicagolighthouse.org/leadership/kara-h-crumbliss/

Chicago lighthouse https://chicagolighthouse.org

Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring various hostst. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.org/events/ltlv/ General inquiries - [email protected] CCLVI main site CCLVI.org

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20230418 Lets Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted April 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This month’s guest is Doctor Kara Chambliss. She oversees the Chicago lighthouses world class vision clinic and works as the coordinator of the Illinois College of optometry, low vision, and geriatric ocular disease residency. As an associate clinical professor at the Illinois Institute, her research includes the association of love of low vision with Charles flas Bonnet syndrome cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring various hostst. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.org/events/ltlv/ General inquiries - [email protected] CCLVI main site CCLVI.org

Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

Show Notes Episode 2, In Memory of Dr Bill

We know you’ll enjoy this episode! Since 2010, Dr Bill has been the host for Let's Talk Low Vision, the popular talk show and podcast sponsored by the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International. 

A few weeks before this episode was recorded, Dr Bill passed away. This episode provides not only a brief pre-recorded interview with Dr Bill, but a celebration of his work and character by his many friends in the community at CCLVI. we so appreciate all that he offered us and you’ll find those many years of recordings on our website cclvi.org under, Let's Talk Low Vision.

Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring various hostst. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.org/events/ltlv/ General inquiries - [email protected] CCLVI main site CCLVI.org

Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

Show Notes

In this episode, we have a doubleheader interview of absent resources, serving the community of individuals with low vision. We know you will greatly enjoy learning more about developments and innovations with AIRA. They have a new application for the desktop, android, and iPhone platforms. in addition, Terry Pachcko, our facilitator interviews our second guest who is small business owner, and has low vision herself, Tonya Drew, of Essentially Braille. This is a braille transcription service that she started. Discover how she started her small business and how she continues to succeed!

Resources for this episode AIRA.io

Essentiallybraille.com  

bemyeyes.com

Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring various hostst. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.org/events/ltlv/ General inquiries - [email protected] CCLVI main site CCLVI.org

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Show Notes Episode 12 Let’s Talk Low Vision with Dr. Alibhai, Low Vision Speci;ist

A dynamic episode in which we hear from a medical professional about low vision strategies. Dr. Suleiman Alibhai, O.D, F.A.A.O is our special guest this evening.  He has been practicing Low Vision Rehabilitation Services in the metropolitan Washington, DC area since 1993. This episode specifically focuses on “Low Vision Strategies”, and will once again prove to be interesting and exciting for all.  This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from a professional who truly understands the situation that individuals with low vision face

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Dr. Alibhai‘s Website Lowvisionservices.org

Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring various hostst. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.org/events/ltlv/ General inquiries - [email protected] CCLVI main site CCLVI.org

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Show Notes Episode 8 Athletes- Nothing Stops Us

Have you ever wondered what it is like to cross a finish line with every muscle aching but your heart bursting with the exciting sense of accomplishment? This is your chance to hear Meagan Hale, a blind young woman who recently completed a triathlon. CCLVI’s own Cathy Schmitt Whitaker is also a former marathoner. They both share their experiences from start to finish and beyond. Everyone is welcome to join the fun as we celebrate these two true athletes.

Main Website of Campabilities: https://www.campabilities.org/

TriathlonLive - Triathlon TV https://apps.apple.com/us/app/triathlonlive-triathlon-tv/id1451991742

Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring various hostst. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.org/events/ltlv/ General inquiries - [email protected] CCLVI main site CCLVI.org

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Show Notes Episode 2022, #5

Enjoy this episode as Richard Rueda shares extensive insight regarding traveling with vision loss over two decades. In his role as Digital Content Manager with the APH Connect Center, Richard gets to travel more than ever. Hear how he expertly navigates social situations, when he seeks assistance at airports and when he avoids it opting to go solo. Learn more tips for traveling and more opportunities travel with groups serving the needs of those with low vision.

Travel Opportunities and Resources mentioned in this episode

Wilderness Inquiry: https://www.wildernessinquiry.org/

Ski for Light: https://www.sfl.org/

Travel Eyes: https://www.traveleyes-international.com/

AIRA Service- Access to Visual Information https://aira.io/

Blind Square Youtube Video: (Blind Square phone app) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jH-Bdjmgb4

Orcam: https://www.orcam.com/en/

TSA Pre Check https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/workflows?servicecode=11115V&service=pre-enroll&utm_campaign=WT-TSA+%7C+Enrollment+-+Priority+Direct&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=Enrollment&utm_term=%2Btsa%20%2Bprecheck%20%2Bprogram%20%2Benrollment&ds_rl=1283576&msclkid=2c59600927f01251906f028c78ff2eba

Guest contact information: Richard Rueda [email protected]

Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring various hostst. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.org/events/ltlv/

General inquiries - [email protected] CCLVI main site CCLVI.org

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Show Notes, April 2022, ACB 2022 Convention Overview

Be among the first to find out what to expect at this year’s ACB’s 61st National Convention and CCLVI’s 44th Annual Conference. Janet Dickelman, ACB National Convention Coordinator joined us with lots of details about our first hybrid convention and all it has to offer. Terry Pacheco will also add some of the highlights we can look forward to in CCLVI. This episode offers excitement and information! So don’t miss a minute, as we have it all captured in the recording for you.

Resources for this Episode

Convention dates: July 1, to July 8, 2022

Convention website: http://www.acbconvention.org

Tours: July 1 with final tours on Friday July 8

Convention email list: [email protected]

Guest contact information: Janet Dickelman [email protected]

Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring various hostst. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.org/events/ltlv/ General inquiries - [email protected] CCLVI main site CCLVI.org

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Show Notes Episode 2022, # 3 An Avalanche of Amazing Amazon Alexa Abilities

This episode is for you whether you have an original Alexa, or one of the multiple generations of Echo Dots, or a Show, or a studio, or any of the other devices. You have just scratched the surface of what she can do to make your life easier and tasks simpler. Join the CCLVI crew as we share hundreds of little-known tips with this simple tool.

A Short List of Alexa Functions Mentioned

• Play podcasts
• —Podcast example “Alexa play the podcast Let's Talk Low Vision
• Ask for recipies from food network
• Ask for the time or weather in different locations
• Ask for the time in different time zones
• Ask for it to convert times by time zone
• Add things to shopping list
• —When you add something to your shopping list it is available in the Alexa app under lists.
• Question of the day
• Thumbs up if you like something
• Thumbs down if you don't like something
• Word of the day
• Bookshare Reader skill
• Drop in feature
• Calendar: Setup your calendar on Alexa to make appoints, her your schedule, etc.
• —-It synchronizes with the Microsoft Outlook calendar, Google calendar, and iOS calendar.
• Alexa, Beam me up Scottie!
• Alexa, tell me a riddle.
• Alexa, play the top 100 of 1976.
• Many, mnay more shared in this episode

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Echo Tips: http://certdoctor.com/wp/echo-tips-podcast-lis

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Amazon Accessibility phone and email: Toll-Free: (888) 283-1678 Email: [email protected] https://www.amazon.com/b?node=15701038011&ie=UTF8

Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring Dr. Bill Takeshita as the host and Jessie Wolinsky as co-host. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.info/events/ltlv/

General inquiries - [email protected]

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