From Poster House:
On October 22, 2024 from 4 to 5 pm, the Vibrant Verbal Description Tour will highlight the exhibition, Just Frame It: How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. The exhibition, at Poster House in New York City through February 2025, chronicles the many professional sports and athletes promoted by Nike, showcasing how the company “paved the way for modern sports advertising.” Virtual Vibrant Description Tours are held monthly for people who are blind or have low vision. To register for the upcoming tour, email [email protected] or call 914-295-2387. Read more on the Poster House webpage on this Vibrant Verbal Description Tour.
From Future In Sight (FIS):
On October 23, 2024 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm ET, FIS Tech: Email Efficiency—Gmail Tools, Tips, and Techniques, will bring adults pointers to advance their skills in sending, receiving, and scheduling emails, how to search, and more. The program will cover using computers and smart devices. To learn more and for a registration link, visit the webpage for FIS Tech: Email Efficiency – Gmail Tools, Tips, and Techniques.
On October 24, 2024 from 7 to 8:30 pm ET, The Business of Being Blind, for adults and youth, features discussions with people who are blind and visually impaired working in many different fields. This session features Anna Lisa Anderson, who works for Eco Labs as a senior lead for ordering and administration. She will share how she accomplishes her work, support she uses, and her professional interactions. For additional details and to register, go to the webpage for The Business of Being Blind.
On October 30, 2024 from 10:30 am to 12 pm ET, FIS Tech: Making the Most of Notifications for Smart Phones and Computers, for adults, will help computer and smart phone users, who may be overwhelmed by constant notifications, “gain control of (their) digital life.” Participants will gain “practical tips to streamline alerts, minimize distractions, and ultimately enhance productivity.” For more information and a registration link, check out the webpage for FIS Tech: Making the most of Notifications for smart phones & computers.
For a complete list of upcoming FIS events, check out their Calendar.
From Success Beyond Sight:
On October 30, 2024 at 3 pm ET, Success Beyond Sight: Go Big on Recruiting will share the organization’s recruitment efforts, supported by RDPFS, to “expand the Teacher of Vision Impaired (TVI) profession. The speaker will be Kathleen Zeider, CEO of ACVREP (Academy of Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals) and Success Beyond Sight. For additional information about the event and a link to register, visit the Vision Serve Alliance webpage on the Go Big on Recruiting Webinar. To learn more about Success Beyond Sight’s program, read the article from a previous issue of this Bulletin announcing the RDPFS grant.
From The Lighthouse for the Blind (Seattle, Washington):
On October 30, 2024 at 7 pm ET, Eyes on Innovation: A Deep Dive into AI-Powered Glasses for the Blind will “explore the exciting new world of AI-powered, wearable smart glasses.” The webinar will delve into Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarers, the Envision Smart Glasses, and the new Seleste Smart Glasses and will offer an opportunity for questions, comments, and feedback. For more information and to register, visit The Lighthouse for the Blind webpage on Eyes on Innovation: A Deep Dive into AI-Powered Smart Glasses for the Blind.
