Several wearables will be reviewed including smart watches (Apple and Android). These devices allow access to all tasks that can be performed with a smart phone, the use of AIRA and OrCam for safe navigation, identifying objects, providing assistance with reading materials, and the use of wireless ear buds to allow for safely obtaining information. […]
Pumpkin carving is a great autumn activity to express your creativity and artistic skills through a unique medium. Use your own design, as well as our tactile stencils to guide you when carving. This nostalgic and festive experience will brighten the fall season, as we transform ordinary pumpkins into beautifully carved masterpieces. No experience necessary. […]
Pumpkin carving is a great autumn activity to express your creativity and artistic skills through a unique medium. Use your own design, as well as our tactile stencils to guide you when carving. This nostalgic and festive experience will brighten the fall season, as we transform ordinary pumpkins into beautifully carved masterpieces. No experience necessary. […]
Using beneficial apps provides access to print such as reading the mail, identifying prescription bottles, spices and cooking instructions, and reading menus. They also offer details in the world around us such as finding bus stops, identifying stains on clothing, and locating dropped medication. This workshop will describe the layout and functionality of such apps, […]
Join Melissa LaRocque, a certified instructor, as she provides CPR/First Aid instruction for those interested in receiving their certification. This activity will include hands on learning with equipment and is geared toward those who are blind and visually impaired. Participants are responsible for the $50 cost of the certificate. There will be a half hour […]
Join us for the next workshop in our Real-World Skill Building Series which will consist of two simultaneous tracks; one for students who are blind and visually impaired ages 14-22 […]
Focus will be on the set-up of the device (i.e.: font size, contrast, background lighting, etc.), use of built in accessibility features such as, magnification, select to speak and the use of low vision apps, and using Talkback/Voice Assistant and gestures to navigate the Android interface for those with limited or no vision. This workshop […]
Join us for this in-person tandem bike ride in Durham, NH. Participants will pair up and pedal throughout the fresh air and sunshine, take in the sounds of the birds and breezes, absorb the descriptions shared while riding, and feel invigorated by the exercise of bike riding together. Participants do not need their own tandem […]
If you or a loved one are interested in participating in an upcoming Silver Retreat, contact us at 603-224-4039 or [email protected]. To see testimonial videos from past participants, click here. Presented […]
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ACTIVITY HAS BEEN CANCELED. A unique dental care presentation geared toward youth with vision loss and "bricktastic" fun with Legos! We’ll spend the first portion of our time together with Dr. Laurie Rosato, MDM, who will have a very special lunch box for all youth who participate. These lunchboxes include Braille […]
Focus on using Voiceover and Gestures to navigate the iPhone/iPad interface for those with limited or no vision. This workshop will be held in Nashua, NH. Participants must live in NH, be 55 or older, be able to provide a recent eye report, and have a corrected acuity no greater than 20/50. To apply for a spot […]
This 4.3 mile paved rail trail is rated one of the best in NH. We’ll walk in as far as we allow ourselves to walk back in the allotted time. This is a doable walk for most. Dress appropriately for the weather with comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and/or hat, and bring a water bottle for […]
