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Diabetes and Vision Listen to an interview on diabetes and vision with Dr. Paul Freeman, a diplomate in low vision. He will tell you how to maximize your vision if you are afflicted with diabetes. This interview is part of the monthly program "Let's Talk Low Vision" sponsored by the Council of Citizens with Low Vision, International. AIRS-LA also runs each of these interviews in our series CCLVI Lectures on Low Vision.
Are you looking for the fastest scanner, video magnifier, PDF Reader, currency reader, and document editor all in one package? The Freedom Scientific Open Book 9 and Pearl System is here! Dr. Bill Takeshita interviews Brad Davis and Dusty Voorhees of Freedom Scientific about this versatile and fast combination.
New Podcasts Welcome to our two newest podcasts and their Reader/Producers: The Atlantic Monthly, read by Barry McFadden and The Economist, read by Alison Lovie. AIRS-LA continually strives to bring you more of the information you need and want!
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.
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.
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.
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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