Support Groups

At the August 19 session of the Blind & Low Vision Support Group, nine members talked about helpful tips for making everyday life a little easier. One person said that he keeps his cell phone close by with a coiled lanyard strap with a carabiner. The lanyard can be attached to a belt or backpack…

The August Smart Glasses Support Group was a busy and informative session, with eighteen members and guests participating in person or via Zoom. Two members were set up with new smart glasses, while two others received help adjusting settings in the Meta AI app. Members also shared new discoveries, creative uses, and troubleshooting tips from…

Thirteen members joined the Macular Degeneration Support Group on October 5, either in person or via Zoom, for an informative look at the latest smartphone features and accessibility tools. Members explored new and familiar capabilities of Siri and Google Assistant, along with the growing ability of apps to handle conversational follow-up questions. The group also…

On Wednesday, April 1, sixteen Center members attended the Macular Degeneration Support Group in person, with two additional participants joining via Zoom. The group explored how to use Siri or Google Assistant to open contacts, access specific individuals, and place calls using speakerphone. The ScribeMe app was also introduced, highlighting its accessibility features, costs, limitations,…