Today’s Lunch & Learn session was very informative! We had 18 members in attendance at the Center. Christine Telford, the regional representative for all of New England from the Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind, discussed their services, modified guiding techniques, and communication strategies for working with the deafblind community. She demonstrated how to approach a deafblind person and use different techniques for various situations.

Christine also shared valuable resources such as the OKO App, an AI-powered navigation app for people with disabilities. Additionally, she expressed interest in returning to train our members on haptic communication, a form of non-verbal communication through touch.

Lunch included a selection of deli meats, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes on bulky rolls, accompanied by watermelon, chips, and cookies.