Topic of the Month is a way for AINC to use feedback from those who are blind or visually-impaired to highlight content that is important to our audience. Each month, we will publish a variety of podcasts, audio editions, resources, and more on all of our platforms.
This page contains a compilation of the media assets. Check back each month for new topics!
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Beyond Vision: Maintaining Independence
The Center for People with Disabilities’ (CPWD) Beyond Vision program, serving Boulder County and the North Metro area, provides one-on-one and group education and training for people of all ages to learn the skills they need to remain independent with vision loss and live fulfilling lives.
Three reasons Alexa can help reduce feelings of isolation
Feelings of social isolation and disconnection are a risk of aging. Isolation can lead to serious physical and mental health problems that can decrease one’s quality of life. If you or a loved one suffers from social isolation… Amazon’s Alexa can find a solution.
- Be My Eyes (App): Sighted volunteers lend their eyes to solve tasks to help blind and low-vision people lead more independent lives. Free.
- ScriptTalk (App): Hear all your vital prescription information read out loud. 309-452-3088
- Ensight Skills Center: Tools, counseling, and training for low vision individuals. 1-866-375-5693
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR): Helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, advance in, and maintain employment. 303-866-2500
- Maxi Aids: Low Vision Products. 1-631-752-0521
- BARD National Library Service: Braille and talking book library service. 1-888-657-7323
- Independence Center: Provides services to people with disabilities, their families and the community. 719-471-8181
- Center for Independence: Community solutions and to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently.
- Hadley Institute for the Blind: Personalized learning opportunities that empower adults with vision loss to thrive at home, work, and in their communities. 800-323-4238.
- Lighthouse for the Blind: Preventing and addressing vision loss with services. 800-284-4422
- Perkins School for the Blind: Education services for children and young adults who are blind and visually impaired with multiple disabilities. 617-924-3434
- Center for People with Disabilities:Advocates equal rights for people with disabilities.303-442-8662
- Connections: Free Independent Living Center serving Northeastern Colorado. Offers personal assistance to access benefits, services, and programs. -970-352-8682
Feedback:
Do you have suggestions for future topics, or feedback for any of our content? We would love to know what you think.
Upcoming Topics:
- February: Transportation
- March: Benefits and Finance
- April: Housing Options