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- Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
Daily Living Toolbox (Session 2): Mobile Applications and Blindness Services
Overview
Are you looking for new ways to accomplish daily tasks, stay organized, and connect with loved ones, while living more happily and independently? Is your vision loss making it difficult to retain information, stay active, and engage with hobbies?
The Polus Center for Social and Economic Development is excited to announce Daily Living Toolbox, a five-part webinar series discussing useful tips on organization, communication, and technology. This program empowers you to create a more organized and enjoyable daily life using simple techniques and everyday tools.
Beginning March 6th, a new webinar is offered via Zoom every other Wednesday from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. Participants are welcome to come to as many of these webinars as they would like. After each webinar, instructors are available for one-on-one follow up to help you apply what you learned or answer any questions. Student sharing of tips and techniques is encouraged!
Session 2 - Mobile Applications and Blindness Services – March 20th
Learn more about services specifically designed for people who have vision loss, and how to access them, as well as tips and tricks about screen readers and magnifiers. Includes topics such as:
- Visual interpretation mobile applications, like Aira and Be My Eyes
- Text recognition: Applications that will scan and read text documents
- News and current events: Go beyond the nightly news! Accessible ways to stay informed
- Travel: Learn about GPS services designed specifically for users with low vision
- Resources to learn more about accessible technology
For more information, please contact:
Katie Crocker, Program Coordinator
Polus Center for Social and Economic Development
To register, please discuss with your MCB social rehabilitation (SR) counselor and then contact Katie Crocker to receive the Zoom link to the webinars of interest.
Daily Living Toolbox is a project of the Polus Center for Social and Economic Development and made possible through funding and support from the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind.
Learn more about the Polus Center by visiting www.poluscenter.org or emailing tkane@poluscenter.org