This program brings the convenience of Low Vision Occupational Therapy services to a person’s home. This program focuses on addressing safety and independence in completing daily living activities and the Occupational Therapist can provide timely, specific individualized recommendations in strategies to adjust lighting, enhance contrast, improve household organization, and reduce the risk of falls and self-injury in the home.
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Registration is now open for Winter 2021 classes! Click here to go to the registration page for all virtual classes.
Made possible by a generous grant from The Provident Bank Foundation, VLANJ Tech Talks discusses accessible technologies and accessibility features of personal computers, iPads and iPhones. The classroom is virtual, conducted via Zoom, and free for all attendees.
In our next session, taking place on Wednesday, May 27th from 7PM to 9PM EST, we discuss grocery store shopping apps and the Amazon shopping app. Learn what shopping options are available for people with vision loss and find ways to navigate shopping for groceries and other necessities from home.
Registration is required for this class, as spots are limited. Use the link below to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEucuCupzMqEt3AsqebyOHAllv5-knTE7am
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For more information, email beyondsight@vlanj.org.
A new class is open to all people with vision loss: Now and Zen. Join us for an audio described Yoga experience that will facilitate core strengthening, flexibility, and an overall sense of peace and well-being. This class will take place on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM, beginning May 6th. The class will continue through the week of June 8th.
Class dates and times:
May 6, 2020 10:00 AM
May 13, 2020 10:00 AM
May 20, 2020 10:00 AM
May 27, 2020 10:00 AM
Jun 3, 2020 10:00 AM
Jun 10, 2020 10:00 AM
The class will take place via the Zoom platform. Advanced registration is required, as space is limited. This class is free and open to all people who are experiencing vision loss. Follow the link below to register:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkc-6qpjIuHNYis4-Lnwcl_8_QaWIQVVxD
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For any questions, please reach out to us via email:
As part of our Beyond Sight series of programs we are offering Meditation and Mindfulness, an online class to help you cope with the stresses of everyday life. This class will be held at 1:30pm EST on Tuesdays through the week of June 8th, using the Zoom meeting platform.
There is no cost to participate, however registration is required and seating is limited. This program is open to all people with vision loss. Register in advance by clicking on the following link:
https://zoom.us/…/regist…/uJMpcumqpjMpKyFOZ0cDng4VVkxGz3M6NQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We look forward to having you in our classroom! For questions regarding Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey and our programs please email us:
Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey announces the addition of VLANJ Tech Talks to our virtual classroom. Led by VLANJ technology instructors Christina Brino and Susanne Sytsma, VLANJ Tech Talks is a monthly technology discussion forum which will kick-off with “Zooming” on Wednesday, April 29 from 7pm to 8pm. In this virtual session, we will lead you through a demonstration and discussion of the Zoom platform. Future topics include Navigating Facebook, What is Bard? Shop ’til you Drop, Amazon Basics, Getting started with Fusion, and more. The virtual program is open to all and there is no charge to participate. In order to register, please visit our Facebook page or email BeyondSight@vlanj.org. Membership includes monthly Tech Talks as well as inclusion in our member only VLANJ Tech Talks Facebook group.