<div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br><br>Date: Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 12:29 PM<br>Subject: Fwd: Your Eyes Today: June Newsletter<br><br></div><br><br><div dir="auto"></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">YourEyes.org</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:communications@youreyes.org" target="_blank">communications@youreyes.org</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Jun 1, 2022, 9:00 AM<br>Subject: Your Eyes Today: June Newsletter<br><br></div><br><br><u></u>

    
        
        
        
        
        
        

    
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                                        <div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:19px"><strong>Your Eyes Today<br>
June 2022</strong></span><br>
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<div style="text-align:center"><em>A monthly newsletter sponsored by the<br>
Low Vision Resource & Support Group Network.</em><br>
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<div style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:20px">Download and print this month's large-print newsletter by <a href="https://youreyes.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=939b8acf4b5eb247b7120bcd9&id=f227b50378&e=d6ddbcc496" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</span></strong></div>

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                            <strong>Summertime Fun with Low Vision</strong><br>
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What's your favorite summertime activity? If you need some inspiration, here are a few ideas:
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        <li><strong>Join POB READS</strong> - a book club designed for those with low vision. Visit <a href="https://youreyes.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=939b8acf4b5eb247b7120bcd9&id=9c776cbc27&e=d6ddbcc496" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">www.pobreads.org</a> to sign up!</li>
        <li><strong>Get outside, and exercise</strong> - <a href="https://youreyes.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=939b8acf4b5eb247b7120bcd9&id=a89e55b350&e=d6ddbcc496" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Achilles International</a> and the <a href="https://youreyes.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=939b8acf4b5eb247b7120bcd9&id=d137e3720b&e=d6ddbcc496" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Metropolitan Washington Association of Blind Athletes</a> offer group programs, such as walking, goalball, and boat racing.</li>
        <li><strong>Tend to your garden</strong> - Pick flowers that stand out to you. Be sure to wear proper eyewear for safety.</li>
        <li><strong>Go for a picnic with loved ones</strong> - Being outdoors is essential for many reasons, and wearing UV glasses and ones that eliminate glare can help make it enjoyable!</li>
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Share your favorite summertime activity with us by emailing <a href="mailto:scurry@youreyes.org" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">scurry@youreyes.org</a> by calling <strong>(301) 951-4444</strong>.
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                            <strong>Visit POB's YouTube Channel</strong><br>
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POB's <a href="https://youreyes.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=939b8acf4b5eb247b7120bcd9&id=7b82515259&e=d6ddbcc496" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a> has a growing library of previous events, including recent Tech Talk Tuesday events, Library events, special events, and more! <a href="https://youreyes.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=939b8acf4b5eb247b7120bcd9&id=0b1736b9cf&e=d6ddbcc496" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Browse the video library</a> now!
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                            <strong>Resource of the Month: Lessons for Living Course</strong><br>
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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!<br>
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The <strong>Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB TAC)</strong> <a href="https://youreyes.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=939b8acf4b5eb247b7120bcd9&id=e509050413&e=d6ddbcc496" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Lessons for Living curriculum</a> provides information and helpful tips to complete everyday tasks again in a safe and time-efficient manner.<br>
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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.<br>
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The course is available as a <a href="https://youreyes.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=939b8acf4b5eb247b7120bcd9&id=b9de0d89e7&e=d6ddbcc496" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">free downloadable PDF document</a> (to enlarge easily on your computer or CCTV) and through the <a href="https://youreyes.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=939b8acf4b5eb247b7120bcd9&id=0a8aeab569&e=d6ddbcc496" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">BARD mobile app</a>, which is the app to access the Talking Books Program!<br>
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To get started, <a href="https://youreyes.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=939b8acf4b5eb247b7120bcd9&id=81e141739a&e=d6ddbcc496" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>click here</strong></a>, call<strong> (662) 325-2001</strong>, or search <strong>BARD Item DBC24872</strong>.
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                            <u><span><strong>Upcoming Events</strong></span></u><span> (<a href="https://youreyes.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=939b8acf4b5eb247b7120bcd9&id=49b08d6cdb&e=d6ddbcc496" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">y</a></span><u><span><a href="https://youreyes.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=939b8acf4b5eb247b7120bcd9&id=7812415b60&e=d6ddbcc496" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">oureyes.org/events</a>)</span></u><br>
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<strong>To register for an event, call (301) 951-4444, or email <a href="mailto:scurry@youreyes.org" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">scurry@youreyes.org</a> at least 24 hours prior to the event.</strong><br>
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<strong>Tuesday, June 14, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.<br>
Summer Eye Safety</strong><br>
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!<br>
Hosted by Washington National Eye Center<br>
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<strong>Tuesday, June 14, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.</strong><br>
<strong>Stargardt's Network In-Person Happy Hour</strong><br>
We're back in person for Stargardt's Network! All are welcome, regardless of eye condition!<br>
Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington<br>
415 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002<br>
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<strong>Thursday, June 16, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.</strong><br>
<strong>ADA and Reasonable Accommodations<br>
Low Vision Town Hall Zoom Meeting</strong><br>
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!<br>
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<strong>Tuesday, June 21, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.<br>
What's the Deal with JAWS? - Tech Talk Tuesday</strong><br>
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.<br>
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<strong>Thursday, June 23, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.</strong><br>
<strong>Summertime Plans</strong><br>
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.<br>
Friendship Heights Village Center<br>
4433 South Park Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD
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                            <span><strong><u>Living with Low Vision</u></strong><br>
<strong>Explore the Arts this Summer</strong><br>
by Tara Aziz</span><br>
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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.<br>
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The <strong>National Gallery of Art</strong> (202-842-6905) offers free docent-led tours designed for visitors with low vision. Discover their exhibits through verbal description.<br>
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The <strong>Smithsonian Institution</strong> (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.<br>
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The <strong>Library of Congress</strong> (<a href="mailto:grouptours@loc.gov" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">grouptours@loc.gov</a>) offers “Touch History,” an accessible tour that brings building details to life for visitors through their sense of touch.<br>
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The <strong>International Spy Museum </strong>(202-393-7798) offers audio-described tours with two-weeks advance notice. <strong>George Washington's Mount Vernon</strong> (703-780-2000) and the Museum of the Bible (866-430-6682) offer descriptive tours with advanced notice.<br>
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Audio description is scheduled for select events at the <strong>John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts </strong>(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.<br>
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An audio-described performance is held for each production at the <strong>Shakespeare Theatre</strong> (202-547-1122). Upcoming accessible performances include Our Town and Red Velvet.<br>
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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 <a href="https://youreyes.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=939b8acf4b5eb247b7120bcd9&id=a08f30d123&e=d6ddbcc496" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Metropolitan Washington Ear</strong></a> and the <a href="https://youreyes.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=939b8acf4b5eb247b7120bcd9&id=26874d2723&e=d6ddbcc496" style="color:#0027c5;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>DC Arts and Access Network</strong></a>.<br>
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To share your experiences with us or learn more about local museums, art exhibitions, and theaters, call the <strong>POB Low Vision Resource and Information Hotline</strong> at <strong>(301) 951-4444</strong>.
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                            <span><strong><u>Dr. Nguyen's Nook</u></strong><br>
<strong>Streaming with Audio Description</strong><br>
By Hang Nguyen, O.D.</span><br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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!<br>
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To learn more, call the <strong>POB Low Vision Resource and Information Hotline</strong> at<strong> (301) 951-4444</strong>.<br>
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Hang Nguyen, O.D., is a low vision specialist at Low Vision Services. To schedule an appointment, call <strong>(703) 652-7803</strong>.
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