Thirty Years of Service
1979-2009
Welcome to LVC
(Formerly known as The Low Vision Information Center)The Low Vision Center offers its resources without charge, relying entirely upon personal contributions to fund its varied services.
I invite you to browse our web site for more information about our services, as well as
helpful hints for improving your vision. Some examples include:
- Quarterly Newsletters -- FREE
- Links to Other Low Vision Sites
- Quick Tips
- How to Order Low Vision Aids
Terry Eason
Executive Director
Terry@LowVisionInfo.org
News and Notes
Adaptive Technology Meetings at Rockville Library
The Disability Resource Center of Montgomery County Public Libraries now holds adaptive technology meetings on the 4th Saturday afternoon of each month from 1 to 3 pm. This complements the Technology User Group in Baltimore which meets the 2nd Saturdays, and DC Public Library's Adaptive Technology Interest Group, which meets the 1st and 3rd Saturdays.The topics scheduled so far include:
- July 25: Speech recognition
- August 22: Digital Talking Books and Downloading Books
For more information , please call the library at 240-777-0001 or e-mail drcinfo@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Summer Braille Program for Low Vision Kids
Braille Enrichment for Literacy and non-visual Learning (BELL) Summer ProgramAre you the parent, guardian, or teacher of a low vision child who is just learning Braille? Here is a wonderful opportunity for them this summer.
The BELL summer program is a two-week day program (weekends not included) designed to offer pre-kindergarten and elementary age low vision beginning Braille readers an opportunity to be immersed in Braille and increase the use of tactile skills for reading Braille. Children will receive Braille instruction daily as well as learn alternative techniques through arts and crafts, games, field trips, and other fun activities.
A parent seminar will be held to offer parents practical strategies to incorporate non-visual learning and Braille into their children's daily life.
This program will be led by three certified teachers.
| Program Dates: | August 3 - August 15, 2009 (week days only) |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Location: | National Federation of the Blind
National Center for the Blind 1800 Johnson Street Baltimore Maryland 21230 |
This program is sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland in conjunction with the Maryland Parents of Blind Children.
For further information contact Melissa Riccobono at 410-235-3075 or email president@nfbmd.org.
Used CCTV Systems For Sale
The Low Vision Center still has several used CCTV systems for sale. (Follow this link to a list of available units. Please call (301-951-4444) or e-mail (Terry@LowVisionInfo.org) if you might be interested in buying one of these systems.
