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Orange County Vision Symposium, sponsored by The Discovery Eye Foundation, was held on June 26, 2010. AIRS-LA recorded the sessions on age-related macular degeneration and Vision 2010, the improvements in care we can expect in the next 10 years. Follow the link above to listen to these six informative seminar sessions.
2010 Braille Challenge Finals. On June 26, 2010, AIRS-LA broadcast the Braille Challenge live from Los Angeles. Our team of Max Flehinger and Anne Marie Howard described the ceremony so that friends and family members of the competitors could cheer them on from home. We have also posted the recordings as a two podcasts for those who missed the event, Braille Challenge - Part 1 and Braille Challenge - Part 2.
What's new for people with Macular Degeneration. The Braille Institute presented a seminar on the latest advances to help people with macular degeneration. Listen to Dr. Ron Taban to learn about the medical treatments and Dr. Bill Takeshita to learn about the latest in video magnifiers, large print computers, readers, and cell phones.
The latest advancements in cataract surgery. Dr. Michael Colvard talks about the latest treatments for cataract surgery, including bifocal intraocular lens implants, the use of lasers in cataract surgery, and the implantable telescope for people with macular degeneration on Vision Talk.
NPR Concerts Podcasts. This unique podcast, published by National Public Radio, presents entire concerts from artists like Blitzen Trapper, Dan Deacon, The Decemberists, Radiohead, Tom Waits, Fleet Foxes, and Neko Case. Some concerts include interviews with the bands. The wide variety of music and the sense of "being there" are truly astonishing.
Labs Live at Andrei's Luncheon. The Orange County Friends Committee for Guide Dogs for the Blind and AIRS-LA bring you this word-picture of the events at the May 23 fund-raiser for this guide dog partnering service, one of the largest in the United States. Tune in for festivities, interviews, keynote Speech, raffles, awesome dogs, & cute puppies.
Screen Actor's Guild Storyline Online. This delightful web site features videos of well-known celebrities reading children's stories and showing the pictures as they speak. The site isn't terribly accessible, but is well-worth visiting with your child if you are a moderately skilled computer user.
Sun Magazine Readers Write. For more than 35 years, The Sun Magazine's personal essays, short stories, interviews, poetry, and photographs have invoked the splendor and heartache of being human. Dan Woren reads you his selections from the monthly topics found in the "Readers Write" section of The Sun. For more information, please visit The Sun's web site.
Guide Dogs For the Blind Podcast. Guide Dogs for the Blind, a national non-profit organization, provides trained mobility dogs to qualified blind and visually impaired people free-of-charge. AIRS-LA provides these links to G.D.B. podcasts that will describe the benefits and joy of having a guide dog.
Diabetes and Nutrition. The foods we eat are extremely important for our vision. Renowned nutritionist, Natalie Nankin, R. N., answers many of the most important questions about the best foods for people with diabetes. Listen to this great interview on Vision Talk.
Looking for an Accessible Cell Phone? On Vision Talk, Dr. Bill Takeshita interviews specialist, Julian Vargas on the latest in cell phone technology for 2010. Mr. Vargas provides helpful suggestions when selecting a cell phone, including low-cost phones for emergencies, smart phones for sending and receiving e-mail, surfing the Internet, and navigating with GPS. Topics include the iPhone, Android phones, Nuance Talks, Code Factory Mobile Speak, Oratio for the BlackBerry, Mobile Geo, KNFB Mobile, and the Jitterbug.
CCLVI Lectures on Low Vision These podcast lectures, sponsored by The Council of Citizens With Low Vision International, let you listen to a variety of topics that are specially designed for people who are partially sighted. Dr. Bill Takeshita presents these lectures each month and topics will include low vision and driving, signs and symptoms of emergency vision problems, what's new in low vision aids, and more.
AIRS-LA Volunteer Video on YouTube. Steve Heller has produced an outstanding video on the volunteering opportunities at AIRS. Take a look if you're thinking of helping us out or if you'd like to see short clips of some of our volunteers.
Hear and There Audio Magazine is an adventure podcast hosted by Dave Uhlman, a visually impaired Accessibility Consultant, who gives his unique perspective on museums, nature walks, art shows or just about anyplace he can visit. Many of the places described are accessible for people with disabilities. Dave puts words to the visuals so the listener can see and enjoy the experience. For more information, visit Dave's web site.
Unable to Read the Newspaper? NFB-NEWSLINE is a free electronic service that gives any blind, visually impaired or print disabled person access to newspapers, magazines, and TV listings 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using a Touch-Tone telephone. To hear more information, including samples and how you can sign up, go to NFB NewsLine Information.
Free Computer Access for K-12 Kids! For todays kids, using a computer is as basic as riding a bike. Serotek Corp. is introducing a program that will put blind children on the same page with their sighted peers - the ability to use a computer anytime, anywhere, with help from Keys for K-12. Find out more via Serotek K-12 Podcast or by going to the Serotek web site.
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