[NFBOH-Cleveland] NFB National Senior Division

[Cheryl Fields]

What: Second National Conversation on Aging and Vision Loss
Who: Older individuals with vision loss
Where: https://esc.zoom.us/j/7887887778
Or by phone: (888) 974.9888
Meeting ID: 788-788-7778#
When: May 4, 2018
4:00-5:00pm (EST)
Cost: Free
Agenda
Introduction
Learn about the 21st Century Agenda on Aging and Vision Loss, how it affects
you, and what is currently happening with the goals developed from the first
national conversation with older persons with vision loss.
Goal 1 Funding for services for older people with vision loss
Goal 2 Ensuring availability and quality of professionals who provide these
services
Goal 3 Collaboration across service delivery systems to maximize resources
for tackling critical needs (e.g., transportation)
Goal 4 Funding for low vision devices
Interactive Feedback
Share your thoughts, opinions and concerns about questions such as:
What are the most enjoyable and challenging parts of your day-to-day life?
If you had a magic wand and could change one thing about living with vision
loss, what would it be?
What device or technology should be invented to improve the lives older
people who are blind or visually impaired?
What advice would you give to a friend or neighbor who is new to vision
loss?
What is the best advice you have received while adjusting to vision loss?
How do you use services and supports related to aging and vision loss?
What else should be on the Agenda?
Can’t Attend?
Share your thoughts through our survey, www.afb.org/agingsurvey or call:
234.228.6165
Questions?
E-mail progers at afb.net

We look forward to hearing your voice!