Welcome to Blindness Support Services
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We at Blindness Support Services are dedicated to teaching those who are blind or have visual impairments to become more independent and adapt to the challenges they have. |
Announcement: Hybrid Events in August!
We will have a Talking Braille Display Showcase on Friday, August 5th, From 10am to 12noon
This Friday, we will have Bob Sweetman in our office to show off talking and refreshable braille displays and how they may benefit your everyday life. This will be our first hybrid event!
For the safety of all in-person participants we will require face coverings inside our office. If you RSVP for an in-person seat but unexpectedly feel unwell the day of our event, we ask that you attend via zoom.
In person seating is First Come First Serve, so RSVP quickly.
We are having an OrCam Device Showcase on Friday, August 19th, from 10am to 12noon
We will have a demonstration of a couple OrCam devices. The OrCam MyEye Pro is a glasses mountable assistive technology which converts visual information into audio in real time. With the MyEye Pro you can read anything, books, menus, bank and credit card statements, emails or any text from any surface; enjoy an independent shopping experience, identify family, friends and more.
Additionally, The OrCam Read is a handheld device that converts text to audio in real time. This device provides access to text on any surface, be it a document on the table or a curved page in a book. Even scan full pages for conversion to a digital file format.
We will have hands on individual demo sessions available in the afternoon, after the presentation. We encourage all who can to attend in person and get a hands-on experience with these OrCam products and see how these could help you.
For the safety of all in-person participants we will require face coverings inside our office. If you RSVP for an in-person seat but unexpectedly feel unwell the day of our event, we ask that you attend via zoom.
RSVP early to secure your in person seat!
Check out our Essential App Lists
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There are many applications available in the app store and google play store that can assist you while you are at home, school, work or on the go. Our Assistive Technology department has compiled a list of accessible iOS applications for your smartphone or tablet that can assist you to improve your independence. |
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This Month's Events |
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BSS Calendar |
How Do I RSVP?
Unless otherwise specified, BSS Hosted meetings are held via
Zoom Meetings
Please contact us to RSVP before the meeting date.
Call: (951) 341-9244 or contact our front desk at fdesk@blindnesssupport.com
Peer Support
When: Friday, August 12th, from 10am to 12noon
We have a Peer Support group where individuals that are blind are visually impaired can interact with others. We cover a wide variety of topics and activities, and we meet every second Friday of the month.
This month we will have a guest speaker leading our discussion on handline depression and anxiety after becoming low or no vision.