CCLVI: Let's Talk Low Vision

20260604 Let's Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted June 4, 2026, on ACB Media 1 Please join us this evening for our own Dianna Leonard to talk about this year’s events for Low Vision Alliance at the National Convention. We will also have two other members demonstrating a new product that can assist in using your phone for additional magnification (Case for Vision https://www.caseforvision.com/...

20260507 Let’s Talk Low Vision - SEEING STARS Originally Broadcasted May 7, 2026, on ACB Media 1 Our guest this month is two-time Emmy winner Ellen Gould, a writer, musician, and performer with Stargardt disease who has worked with HBO, PBS, NPR, and the Lincoln Center. Her latest project, Seeing Stars, is a one-woman show about five women with Stargardt's that is now being made into a movie. Do n...

402 Let's Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted April 2, 2026, on ACB Media 1 Our annual birding session is tonight with famous blind birder, Jerry Berrier! He will tell us all about the Global Blind Bird-a-thon taking place in early May. And of course he will have bird calls to identify. So, join the fun! Resources for this Episode Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly series, recorded...

20260305 Let’s Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted March 5, 2026, on ACB Media 1 Is your inbox overflowing and you wish you could reply to the sender of a Groups IO message without sending to the whole group? Join assistive technology instructors Cecily Nipper and John Farina for a practical presentation on decluttering and organizing your inbox, changing a topic in a Groups IO thread, replying...

20260205 Lets Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted February 5, 2026 on ACB Media 1 We will hear from a panel of teachers, both current and retired, discussing teaching or educating a child with a visual impairment. Resources for this Episode Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring various hosts...

20260108 Lets Talk Low Vision Originally broadcasted January 8, 2026, on ACB Media 1 Mainstream AI Programs like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google, Gemini, Copilot, are among the Artificial Intelligence worlds that can be especially helpful to people with low vision. Join us for a lively discussion on how best to use them. Find out more at https://let-s-talk-low-vision-cclvi.pinecast.co

20251204 Let’s Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted December 4, 2025, on ACB Media 1 This time, we were joined by Cecily Nipper who will discuss assistive technology training from a low vision perspective. Resources for this Episode Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring various hostst. The sh...

20251106 Lets Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted November 6, 2025, on ACB Media 1 Are you looking for holiday gifts for a loved one with low vision? Or are you looking for yourself? If so, then come find out what the top gifts are this year. Join us as we hear from LS\&S Products, Envision America, AT Guys, and Blind Girl Designs. There is something for everyone. Resources for this Episode...

20251002 Lets Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted October 2, 2025, on ACB Media 1 Eat for Your Eye Health — Let’s Talk Low Vision What if dinner could help your eyes? In this one-hour, accessible session, we’ll spotlight everyday foods. that nourish your macula and retina and simple ways to calm inflammation—plus easy, step-by-step recipes you can use tonight. Welcoming sighted, low vision, and...

20250904 Lets Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted September 4, 2025, on ACB Media 1   Our guest presenter this month was Marc Arneson, Director of Community at Hadley.. This is a great opportunity to gain experience about their many services and their Peer Support National Network. Resources for this Episode Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distribute...

20250807 Lets Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted August 7, 2025, on ACB Media 1   Diane Christian, Ph. D. is the Executive Director of Partners for Pediatric Vision based in Anaheim, CA. This program promises to be fascinating and educational to members of all ages of our community. Resources for this Episode Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distribu...

20250605 Lets Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted June 5, 2025, on ACB Media 1   Come find out how Marri Murdoch ran a marathon from a low vision perspective. Also come find out how she runs her company called Travel Visions Aloha for the Blind from a low vision perspective.     Resources for this Episode Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed i...

20250501 Lets Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted May 1, 2025, on ACB Media 1   Dr. Amy Burcham, Low Vision Specialist was our special guest presenter this evening. Her Low Vision Clinic is located within the Envision Rehabilitation Center, Dallas, TX. This gives her patients the ability to access services they would otherwise have to find elsewhere. She told us what a complete evaluation consi...

20250403 Lets Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted April 3, 2025, on ACB Media 1   Katie L Friedman, LDO was our relief speaker tonight when the scheduled speaker was unable to make the call at the last minute. Katie’s presentation was titled “The Eyes of March, and the betrayal of our eyesight.” It was an interactive presentation where new participants to CCLVI and to vision loss, shared their...

Show Notes Episode .. 20250306 Lets Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted March 6, 2025, on ACB Media 1   We were excited to welcome back the nationally recognized low vision specialist, Dr. Suleiman Alibhai. He shared with us some of the latest research on a couple of topics. Please feel free to join in the discussion. Resources for this Episode Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly se...

20250206 Lets Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted February 6, 2025, on ACB Media 1   Following a couple of brief announcements, we were joined by Katie Scheuring, DScOT, OTR/L, CLVT. She has been a practicing occupational therapist since 2016. Katie is also an ACVREP Board Certified Low Vision Therapist with extensive experience working with clients with neurological vision loss. Her PhD resear...

20250102 Lets Talk Low Vision Originally Broadcasted January 2, 2025, on ACB Media 1   We welcomed Dr. Brett Oppegaard and ACBs own ADP Project Coordinator, Tabitha Kenlon to discuss audio description and the National Park system.   Sponsored by: Council of Citizens with Low Vision International     Resources for this Episode Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom...

20241205 Lets Talk Low Vision with Dr. Alibhai Originally Broadcasted December 5, 2024, on ACB Media 1   Dr. Suleiman Alibhai, nationally recognized low vision specialist will be our guest. With topics from Assistive Technologies to lighting, to the latest research, Dr. Alibhai is a wealth of information.   Resources for this Episode Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly series, recorded...

20241107 Lets Talk Low Vision-Gifts for the holidays Originally Broadcasted November 7, 2024, on ACB Media 1   This month we welcome LS&S and WayAround with hundreds of shopping ideas for the holidays and throughout the year.     Resources for this Episode Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featur...

20241003 Lets Talk Low Vision- Exploring Avenues to Independence Originally Broadcasted October 3, 2024, on ACB Media 1   Join Christine as we explore many ways of living independently with low vision. Support groups, education, self-advocacy, and self-evaluation are just a few of the pathways to independence. ** **   Resources for this Episode Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly serie...

20240905 Lets Talk Low Vision – Audio Description Project Originally Broadcasted September 5, 2024, on ACB Media 1   Our guest is Carl Richardson, co-chair of the ACB Audio Description (AD) Project and one of the most knowledgeable users of AD on television and streaming. Carl will be here to update us and answer your questions on how to make it work on your TV and other devices.     Resources for...

20240801 Let’s Talk Low Vision-Retinal Diseases Originally Broadcasted August 1, 2024, on ACB Media 1   Terry and the Let's Talk Low Vision team welcomes BEN SHABERMAN from the Foundation Fighting Blindness. They will be discussing Retinal diseases and some of the current research that is being conducted and emerging therapies for some of these diseases. Resources for this Episode Let’s Talk Low V...

20240606 Lets Talk Low Vision-Indoor and Outdoor Lighting Originally Broadcasted June 6, 2024, on ACB Media 1   This time, we will be discussing indoor and outdoor lighting with specialists Koni Sims and Katie L. Friedman. They will be addressing such things as indoor lighting concerns such as highlighting glare reduction, uniform lighting, warm vs cool lighting and adjusting lighting levels. We w...

20240502 Lets Talk Low Vision-Foundation Fighting Blindness Originally Broadcasted May 2, 2024, on ACB Media 1   Bailey Bostelman east regional field director from the Foundation Fighting Blindness is our speaker for Let’s Talk Low Vision. The Foundation Fighting Blindness offers programs that provide resources in the community, and identify, cultivate, and fundraise for the blind and those going...

20240404 Lets Talk Low Vision-Solar Eclipse Originally Broadcasted April 4, 2024, on ACB Media 1   Let’s Talk Low Vision – Protecting Your Eyes During the Solar Eclipse This Let’s Talk Low Vision will focus on caring for your eyes during the solar eclipse, types of protective filters needed for your eyes while using appliances. like a telescope and concluding with sun wear for protecting your eyes...