[Ohio-talk] FW: Free Resources for Medication Safety for Seniors, Low Vision and Blind

[Richard Payne]

Richard Payne,  President

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

937-396-5573or 937/829/3368

Rchpay7 at gmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back

 

From: En-Vision America [mailto:sglass=envisionamerica.com at mail199.wdc02.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of En-Vision America
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 4:54 PM
To: rchpay7 at gmail.com
Subject: Free Resources for Medication Safety for Seniors, Low Vision and Blind

 








Medication Safety Awareness
for the Blind Week

September 9-15, 2017







Medication Safety begins with being able to read the label.
Nearly 14 million Americans have low vision or are blind, including many seniors over the age of 65.  For these individuals, not being about to clearly read a prescription label can result in medication errors, unnecessary injury or even death. Audible, large-print and Braille formats and are most often provided by pharmacies at no cost in compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act. There are many pharmacies that already provide this FREE service but do not advertise it.

Medication Safety Awareness for the Blind week is a great opportunity to let your community know that those who are low vision or blind can get FREE audible, large print and Braille prescription labels. Plan an awareness activity during the week of September 9-15th.  Sign up to receive a Participation Kit which includes brochures and a ScripTalk demonstration unit.  You can also download the "How to Help Save Lives Handout" for more ideas. 

 



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Other Resources for Medication Safety Awareness for the Blind

ADA and Effective Communication
 <http://envisionamerica.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=db4dd6006ff4b508c6e63c45d&id=4fec65559e&e=777cdeaab5> https://www.ada.gov/effective-com

Products and Devices to Help Identify Medications
 <http://envisionamerica.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=db4dd6006ff4b508c6e63c45d&id=21fe4c4f09&e=777cdeaab5> http://www.visionaware.org/info/everyday-living/helpful-products/products-and-devices-to-help-you-identify-your-medications/125
 
National Council on Disability Best Practices for Pharmacies Brochure
 <http://envisionamerica.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=db4dd6006ff4b508c6e63c45d&id=37e8191b20&e=777cdeaab5> http://ncd.gov/publications/2016/best-practices-accessible-prescription-drug-labeling
 
Government Accountability Office Report
 <http://envisionamerica.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=db4dd6006ff4b508c6e63c45d&id=9fe127f6d2&e=777cdeaab5> http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-17-115

 <http://envisionamerica.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=db4dd6006ff4b508c6e63c45d&id=d2d091653a&e=777cdeaab5> Pharmacies Providing ScripAbility Accessible Prescription Labels
www.envisionamerica.com/ourpharmacies
  

 



 <http://envisionamerica.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=db4dd6006ff4b508c6e63c45d&id=f708f882cd&e=777cdeaab5> How to Help Save Lives Handout 

 



 <http://envisionamerica.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=db4dd6006ff4b508c6e63c45d&id=d446a55ace&e=777cdeaab5> Sign Up to Receive a Participation Kit and ScripTalk Demo Unit 












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