[CCCNFBW] Fwd: Join Us August 10: Aging and Vision Loss Presentation

Wed Aug 5 17:07:28 UTC 2026

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From: American Foundation for the Blind <info at action.afb.org>
Date: Mon, Aug 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Subject: Join Us August 10: Aging and Vision Loss Presentation
To: Merribeth Greenberg <merribethgreenberg at gmail.com>

Learn about age-related vision loss, rehabilitation services, and practical
strategies for maintaining independence.

[image: American Foundation for the Blind.]
[image: Aging and Vision Loss: What You Need to Know and How You Can Help.
August 10, 2026, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET. Free Presentation. In Person & Online.
An older man and an older woman with glasses smile as they embrace one
another.]

Join the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) for a free presentation on
aging and vision loss on Monday, August 10. Attend in person at the *WVU
School of Medicine Charleston Campus
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or join virtually via Zoom.

AFB's Public Policy and Research Institute will present *Aging and Vision
Loss: What You Need to Know and How You Can Help*, featuring Dr. Priscilla
Rogers, Dr. Arielle Silverman, and Angie Whistler.

Whether you're an older adult, family member, caregiver, healthcare
provider, rehabilitation professional, or simply interested in learning
more, all are welcome to attend.

*During this presentation, participants will learn about:*

   - Common causes of age-related vision loss and their impact on daily
   activities.
   - Assistive technologies and simple interventions for older adults with
   vision loss.
   - Respectful ways to interact with people who are blind or have low
   vision.
   - Vision rehabilitation services and other useful resources.

*Event Details*

*Monday, August 10, 2026*
*2:00-3:30 p.m. ET*

*In Person*
WVU School of Medicine Charleston Campus
3110 MacCorkle Avenue SE
Charleston, WV

*Register to attend the presentation in person
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Attend In Person
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Prefer to join remotely? *Register to attend virtually
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Attend Virtually
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