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

20230919 Lets Talk Low Vision-Veterans

Originally Broadcasted September 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5

September 19, 2023

20230919 Lets Talk Low Vision-Veterans Originally Broadcasted September 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 U.S. Veterans Services Available for veterans experiencing vision loss is the topic for this month’s call. Please spread the word about this informative session as we have a panel assembled to discuss everything from web access to services to recent instructors and participants at various locations throughout the country. Veterans, their families, and friends are all encouraged to attend.

Resources for this Episode

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.

20230817 Lets Talk Low Vision-APH Connect Center

Originally Broadcasted August 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5

August 17, 2023

20230817 Lets Talk Low Vision-APH Connect Center Originally Broadcasted August 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Table Talk Thursday turns the spotlight over tonight to Let’s Talk Low Vision for a lively and informative visit from the American Printing House Connect Team. Join Richard Rueda, long-time CCLVI member and former officer, will have his colleagues Katie Frederick and Lori Scharff to explain this new APH project and answer your questions. All are Welcome!

Resources for this Episode

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.

20230718 Lets Talk Low Vision-ACB Convention Review

Originally Broadcasted July 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5

July 18, 2023

20230718 Lets Talk Low Vision-ACB Convention Review Originally Broadcasted July 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Low Vision Treasures at the ACB Convention Did you attend the ACB Convention and CCLVI Conference virtually or in person? If so, what low vision aids and tools did you see? Were you impressed with the products and services? Did you find the hotel and convention center easy to navigate? What treasures did you bring away? Join us with your thoughts and ideas for the future.

Resources for this Episode

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.

20230516 Lets Talk Low Vision-Events at Convention

Originally Broadcasted May 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5

May 16, 2023

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.

Resources for this Episode

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.

Episode three let’s talk low vision: interview with Dr. Crumbliss, low vision specialist

April 18, 2023

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

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

20230418 Lets Talk Low Vision

Originally Broadcasted April 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5

April 18, 2023

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.

Resources for this Episode

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.

Episode 2, Let's Talk Low Vision- In Memory of Dr Bill

March 22, 2023

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.

Episode 1 Let's Talk Low Vision- 2 interviews - Serving low vision community

February 22, 2023

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

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

Episode 9 Let’s Talk Low Vision with Dr. Alibhai

November 16, 2022

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

Resources for this Episode

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

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

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2022, Episode 8 Let's Talk Low Vision - Athletes with visual impairment

August 17, 2022

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

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

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.