Thank You To Lydia Collins deForest Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee
The Lydia Collins deForest Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee has awarded a grant of $37,000 to Vision Loss Alliance of NJ to design and implement a hybrid model of program service delivery: in-person classes and virtual sessions via Zoom.
The approach addresses the most significant needs impacting VLANJ clients before, during, and continuing into the post-COVID-19 climate. Program participants and the community will benefit through expanded access to information and training; flexible, cost-effective services; greater diversity and geographic reach; a wider range of service options; and individualized supports and services.
Thank you to the Lydia Collins de Forest Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee for making these opportunities a reality for our program participants!
Being Visually Impaired During The Pandemic
For those who are blind or visually impaired, who "may not notice arrows on the floor directing foot traffic that have no texture to be felt," such [COVID-19] safety measures "present additional obstacles for safely navigating the pandemic-era world."
Read the full article by Well + Good about being visually impaired during the pandemic - and know that you and/or your loved ones are not alone in finding it difficult to navigate:
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Vision Problems During COVID-19 Pandemic
People have unfortunately developed serious vision problems due to the drop in eye care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more by clicking the link below.
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The coronavirus tidal wave has made Dr. Ruth Williams rethink what she considers essential and elective care in her field of ophthalmology - which cases constitute an emergency, and which count as routine.
