Assistive Technology is Empowering the Blind & Visually Impaired

Insightful Visionaries presents the 2018 Visions Resource Lounge

DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “Are there any Miracle devices to enhance low vision? Absolutely. Through Faith, Hope and God's Grace, the miracle of Technology, has enabled me to still see with the aid of enhancement devices”, says Carolyn Marshall Covington, founder of Insightful Visionaries. The organization is a non-profit dedicated to empowering the blind/visually impaired community. Carolyn has lost 90% of her sight but not the vision that guides her to continue with God’s purpose and plan to serve others.

Insightful Visionaries Project manager Steve Murphy, a retired DSB division services for the blind employee, has collaborated with industry leaders, vendors and support organizations. He has successfully organized the first of many Visions Resource Lounge events. Insightful Visionaries, invites you to Discover and Explore the many resources for the Blind and Low Vision community at the 2018 Visions Resource Lounge. The goal is to connect the Blind and Visually Impaired to Assistive Technology, support agencies and a broad range of other important resources.
Insightful Visionaries’ Visions Resource Lounge will be featured at the Historic Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham NC on June 16. This is the first of its kind in the Triangle area. The Visions Resource Lounge is FREE to the public from 4pm-6pm. Learn about services, assistive technology, low vision devices, independent living aids and appliances that are available to the blind and visually impaired. These devices are designed help to facilitate a more independent and fulfilling life.

The 2018 Visions Resource Lounge will share information and provide much needed resources for persons who are blind & those diagnosed with Low Vision. Low Vision is defined as visual impairments that are not correctable through surgery, pharmaceuticals, glasses or contact lenses. Some are born with or have hereditary degenerative eye diseases that categorize them as having Low Vision. *In 2015, research studies revealed statistics that showed how 1 in 28 Americans age 40 and above, have low vision. The studies also imply that this trend will continue to increase over the next 20 years as 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day. Low vision is often caused by eye diseases like:
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Diabetic Retinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vision loss is the leading cause of age-related disability due to falls. Approximately 24,000 Americans over 65 succumbed to injuries sustained in falls.

Studies show that Up to 80 percent of cases dealing with visual impairment are considered preventable. Through annual comprehensive eye exams, an eye many conditions can be diagnosed and treated early in the disease progression. In many cases, timely care can delay or prevent vision loss.

The Eyecare Specialist group will be in the Visions Resource Lounge to share information about their services. Video magnifiers, braille note takers, scanners, screen readers, screen enlargement software and much more will be available to explore.

Vendors will represent a broad range of services, including: Career and personal counseling, college and vocational training, independent living, low vision services, O&M training vocational assessments and evaluations and much more. Participants include, DSB Division Services for the Blind, Orcam, InVision, TRRS Triangle Radio Reader Service, Library for the Blind, GMS Governor Morehead School for the Blind/Deaf, Eye Specialist Dr. Dean Dornic,4 Senses Wellness Center, All Sight Solutions, Aira, National Federation of the Blind, Community Low Vision Center. NCCB (NC Council for the Blind), LBPH Library for the Blind and the BVA (Blinded Veterans Association) and (ADA) Americans Disabilities Act.

Insightful Visionaries strives to bring community awareness to the capabilities of the blind and the visually impaired. This event is being led by Mr. Steve Murphy, who retired from DSB, and, is a former employee of RLCB. We welcome all of you to join us at the Visions Resource Lounge, to discover many resources available to the blind and the visually impaired as well as the ageing community.

Stay with us for the rest of our exciting show from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The 2018 National Blind Idol Singing Competition
Tickets are $20, and can be purchased at the Carolina Theatre Box office and online at: http://www.carolinatheatre.org/events/4th-annual-national-blind-idol-semi-final-competition

* Reference Source: thevisioncouncil.org 2015 Low Vision Report.

Carolyn Covington
Insightful Visionaries
(919) 890-0117
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