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Lions Club Partnership Continues to Flourish
The special partnership between Fidelco and Lions Clubs throughout Connecticut and New England in service to individuals who are blind continued to flourish in 2023-2024. More than $80,000 was donated and many collaborative events were held.Support from the...
Fidelco’s Veterinary Medical Department Welcomes Dr. Arnold Goldman
As part of an ongoing commitment to provide the highest quality veterinary care to our German Shepherd Dog colony, Fidelco hired Dr. Arnold Goldman in December of 2023 as our consulting veterinarian.Dr. Goldman is the founder and owner of Canton Animal Hospital in...
Client Story: Janet Gerster and “Trooper”
“I thought about getting a guide dog for a long time,” says first-time Fidelco guide dog user Janet Gerster. “For most of my life, I had enough vision to travel independently.”Janet’s vision continued to deteriorate due to retinitis pigmentosa, and she begun using a...
Lunch & Learn – Learning Haptics
Christine Telford from the Helen Keller National Center spoke about the origins of haptics, a form of non-verbal...
White Cane Pancake Breakfast: A Flipping Success!
Each year we hold a pancake breakfast in recognition of White Cane Safety Day. This is a national observance...
Local Inventor is Pioneering New Tools for the Visually Impaired
David Holmes, sporting a hat equipped with a motion-activated camera connected to his laptop, demonstrates how the...
Hiking Along Quiambog Cove at Knox Preserve
Members of the Center enjoyed a relaxing hike at Knox Preserve, guided by the Avalonia Land Conservancy. Located in...
Events
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
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November 2024 AT Seminar on AINovember BCB Assistive Technology Group Seminar Topic: "AI in Assistive Technology!" Join us for an insightful presentation on the transformative power of AI in assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired. Discover how tools like Copilot and ChatGPT are revolutionizing accessibility, alongside innovative consumer electronics like the Meta-Ray Ban... Read more
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Getting my possible diagnosis tomorrow, but it seems likely i have RP. Or at least some variation of retina issue. Any advice?what do you wish you'd known before you got diagnosed? I could use tips or support. how to manage my emotions submitted by /u/mayabelle3469 [link] [comments]... Read more
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The Art of Podcasting: Finding Your Voice and NitchThis week, we dive into the vast world of podcasting. Whether itsfinding your nitch or figuring out how to distribute your content, we try to answer any burning questions you may have if you’re considering starting a podcast.... Read more
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Heart to See: a story of losing sight and gaining connectionSaving Ven, co-founder and president of Atlanta's Visually Impaired Blind Society, consulted for - and acted in - Heart To See, a short film that follows a young man's journey to meet his estranged father before he completely loses his sight. The post Heart to See: a story of losing... Read more
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Taking Charge of Your Geographic AtrophyGeographic atrophy is an advanced and severe form of dry age-related macular degeneration that can lead to irreversible vision loss. Hear from guest expert Dr. Veeral Sheth about what you can do to protect your vision. Macular Chats are free monthly audio discussions from Macular Degeneration Research, a program of... Read more
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The Cognitive Science Behind Braille on the MonarchThe Monarch’s multiline braille display can be used to read textbooks, essays, novels, and more, but what’s actually happening inside... The post The Cognitive Science Behind Braille on the Monarch appeared first on American Printing House.... Read more
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Discovery Day = Best Day Ever! 🔎 🐾 💜Thank you for making Discovery Day unforgettable! 🐾 From Puppy Academy to guide and service dog demos, we loved sharing our mission with you. Your support makes it all possible, and we hope you left inspired by the life-changing work our dogs do and the bright futures they help create.... Read more
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GIVING BACK TOGETHER | Lions club members provide education and workshops to communityTogether, we can give more and accomplish more. Lions members support each other so they can better support their community’s needs. In Istanbul, they work together to provide literacy courses, sewing classes and recycling workshops. How do you give back to your community? #lionsclub #giveback #lionstürkiye... Read more
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2447 Unseen – Life as a Blind Immigrant (Nov. 20, 2024)2447 Unseen – Life as a Blind Immigrant (Nov. 20, 2024) Show Notes Pedro, a blind immigrant, recounts his journey toward education and a career in social work. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Pedro and Set Hernandez, director of the documentary “Unseen: Life as a Blind Immigrant,” which... Read more
Podcasts
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Groups
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Apps
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