[NationalHarbor] Fwd: Your Eyes Today: June Newsletter

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Date: Wed, Jun 1, 2022, 9:00 AM
Subject: Your Eyes Today: June Newsletter

 Free Vision Events in DC, MD, and VA
Free Vision Events in DC, MD and VA

*Your Eyes Today June 2022*

*A monthly newsletter sponsored by the Low Vision Resource & Support Group
Network.*

*Download and print this month's large-print newsletter by clicking here
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*Summertime Fun with Low Vision*

What's your favorite summertime activity? If you need some inspiration,
here are a few ideas:

   - *Join POB READS* - a book club designed for those with low vision.
   Visit www.pobreads.org
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   to sign up!
   - *Get outside, and exercise* - Achilles International
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and
   the Metropolitan Washington Association of Blind Athletes
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offer
   group programs, such as walking, goalball, and boat racing.
   - *Tend to your garden* - Pick flowers that stand out to you. Be sure to
   wear proper eyewear for safety.
   - *Go for a picnic with loved ones* - Being outdoors is essential for
   many reasons, and wearing UV glasses and ones that eliminate glare can help
   make it enjoyable!

Share your favorite summertime activity with us by emailing
scurry at youreyes.org by calling *(301) 951-4444*.
*Visit POB's YouTube Channel*

POB's YouTube Channel
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has a growing library of previous events, including recent Tech Talk
Tuesday events, Library events, special events, and more! Browse the video
library
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now!
*Resource of the Month: Lessons for Living Course*

Adjusting to life after vision loss can be a challenging process.
Re-learning how to do tasks you once did on autopilot – such as getting
dressed or doing your laundry – requires you to rethink the approach and
still find a way to do these everyday activities. And, there is no
“cookiecutter” way for everyone to do a task!

The *Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB
TAC)* Lessons
for Living curriculum
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provides information and helpful tips to complete everyday tasks again in a
safe and time-efficient manner.

Through 19 self-paced lessons, rehabilitation professionals share tips for
how to safely and efficiently complete tasks. Topics include organizing the
closet, completing tasks in the kitchen, using a computer, and more.

The course is available as a free downloadable PDF document
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(to enlarge easily on your computer or CCTV) and through the BARD mobile app
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which is the app to access the Talking Books Program!

To get started, *click here*
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call* (662) 325-2001*, or search *BARD Item DBC24872*.
*Upcoming Events* (y
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*To register for an event, call (301) 951-4444, or email
scurry at youreyes.org <scurry at youreyes.org> at least 24 hours prior to the
event.*

*Tuesday, June 14, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summer Eye Safety*
Join Obadah Moushmoush, M.D., Washington National Eye Center Ophthalmology
Resident, to learn how to protect your eyes from the sun and other dangers
outdoors!
Hosted by Washington National Eye Center

*Tuesday, June 14, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.*
*Stargardt's Network In-Person Happy Hour*
We're back in person for Stargardt's Network! All are welcome, regardless
of eye condition!
Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington
415 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

*Thursday, June 16, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.*

*ADA and Reasonable Accommodations Low Vision Town Hall Zoom Meeting*
Join Kenneth Saunders, Director of the Fairfax County Office of Human
Rights and Equity Programs, to learn about what ADA provides, what a
reasonable accommodation is, and helpful information to utilize these
programs. Call (301) 951-4444 to receive Zoom joining information – via
computer or by phone!

*Tuesday, June 21, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. What's the Deal with JAWS? - Tech Talk
Tuesday*
JAWS is a computer screen reader program that enables those who are blind
to access the computer. Learn some of the basics and benefits of this great
program.

*Thursday, June 23, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.*
*Summertime Plans*
Let’s share all the summer plans, highlight ways to keep our eyes safe, and
have a great conversation!. To RSVP, call (301) 656-2797.
Friendship Heights Village Center
4433 South Park Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD
*Living with Low Vision*
*Explore the Arts this Summer*
by Tara Aziz

Summer is my favorite season to visit museums, art exhibitions, and
theaters in our area. Housed in accessible venues, many of our local
facilities have designated tours and shows for people with vision
challenges.

The *National Gallery of Art* (202-842-6905) offers free docent-led tours
designed for visitors with low vision. Discover their exhibits through
verbal description.

The *Smithsonian Institution* (202-633-2921) offers docent-led accessible
guided tours and Aira for free at 19 DC-area locations. Aira uses
smartphone cameras or special glasses to get on-demand verbal descriptions
from sighted agents.

The *Library of Congress* (grouptours at loc.gov) offers “Touch History,” an
accessible tour that brings building details to life for visitors through
their sense of touch.

The *International Spy Museum *(202-393-7798) offers audio-described tours
with two-weeks advance notice. *George Washington's Mount Vernon*
(703-780-2000) and the Museum of the Bible (866-430-6682) offer descriptive
tours with advanced notice.

Audio description is scheduled for select events at the *John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts *(202-416-8727). Using a single earpiece
connected to an infrared headset, patrons can listen to trained audio
describers. Upcoming accessible performances include A Midsummer Night's
Dream, Jersey Boys, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Hamilton.

An audio-described performance is held for each production at the *Shakespeare
Theatre* (202-547-1122). Upcoming accessible performances include Our Town
and Red Velvet.

Verbal description for other select theater performances may be available.
Contact the theater directly for details. To view a schedule of accessible
performances, visit the websites of the *Metropolitan Washington Ear*
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and
the *DC Arts and Access Network*
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.

To share your experiences with us or learn more about local museums, art
exhibitions, and theaters, call the *POB Low Vision Resource and
Information Hotline* at *(301) 951-4444*.
*Dr. Nguyen's Nook*
*Streaming with Audio Description*
By Hang Nguyen, O.D.

Many things in our world have various shades of contrast, such as
gray-on-gray printed newspapers or black coffee in a black mug. Since we
cannot change how things are created, we can make simple adjustments to
enhance contrast.

Contrast enhancement is best when the light source is closer to the item
you are viewing. A gooseneck lamp, a small flashlight, or the built-in
light on a cellphone can all be good sources for contrast enhancement.

Another way to create high contrast is by utilizing high contrast items.
For example, when pouring coffee, pour it into a white mug since the black
coffee stands out better against the white-colored mug. When cutting
produce, be observant of the color of the food against the cutting board
(i.e. a white onion should be cut on a black cutting board, or an eggplant
should be cut on a white cutting board). Reversible black and white cutting
boards are available!

To learn more, call the *POB Low Vision Resource and Information Hotline* at*
(301) 951-4444*.

Hang Nguyen, O.D., is a low vision specialist at Low Vision Services. To
schedule an appointment, call *(703) 652-7803*.
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