[CT-NFB] Webinar on Eyedrops

[maryanne.melley at gmail.com]

Dear Federation Family,

 

Below and attached please find information on how to register for a Webinar
on eyedrops. Several of us were talking about this subject not long ago
regarding how to get the drop in your eye accurately and other issues. This
Webinar could professionally answer many question members may have.

 


EYE DROP WEBINAR


On June 22, 2022, please join us as we discuss tips and techniques for blind
eye drop users. Speakers will include experts from The Chicago Lighthouse
and Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind.

This webinar will have a live ASL interpreter, and closed captioning.

If you are unable to attend, still be sure to register to receive access to
the webinar audio and video straight to your inbox!

 <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D15iwgd3Toyd47YGMepKCA> CLICK
TO REGISTER

Speakers:



Dr. Kelly Scherer is a low vision optometrist and has served as the Director
of Clinical Services at The Chicago Lighthouse for over 3 years. She is an
adjunct clinical professor for three schools of optometry providing training
for the next generation of low vision providers. She completed her doctorate
at The New England College of Optometry and her residency at the Boston VA
in Primary Care Optometry, Low Vision, and Traumatic Brain injury. She is
active in her community volunteering in her free time. 



Laura Hayes is the Director of Occupational Therapy services at the Chicago
Lighthouse. She has worked as a full-time occupational therapist in the
clinic providing therapeutic services for individuals with visual
impairments. She graduated with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
from Boston University. She has over 11 years of experience providing care
in the Low Vision Clinic and has lectured locally to universities, senior
living buildings and OT professionals on topics of low vision
rehabilitation, fall prevention, diabetic management, and home modification.
Laura earned an Executive Certificate in Home Modification (ECHM) from the
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology as well as has experience working
with adults with neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, stroke,
and Parkinson's disease at inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing
settings.

 

 

Best Regards,

 

Maryanne Melley

President

National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut

860-212-5549

maryanne.melley at gmail.com

 

Together with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into
reality

 

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