November 16, 2022 - Learn About the State Agencies

November 16, 2022 - Learn About the State Agencies

Author: Prevention of Blindness Society November 16, 2022 Duration: 1:25:33

We are honored to be joined by Timothy Brown, Northern Virginia Regional Manager of the Department for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBVI), and Maria Proschan, Vision Rehabilitation Therapist in the Maryland Department of Rehabilitation Services. Hear from them as we discuss the services available and how you can access them. Moderated by Dr. Suleiman Alibhai.


For nearly nine decades, the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington has worked locally to protect one of our most vital senses. This audio space, the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington Event Replay Channel, extends that mission directly to your ears. Here, you’ll find recordings from live discussions, expert panels, and community forums that originally took place across the D.C. metro area. Each episode captures real conversations about vision health, from practical advice on protecting your sight to deeper explorations of the latest innovations in eye care and the challenges faced by those with low vision. The podcast serves as an auditory archive of the Society's ongoing work, making these valuable resources accessible anytime. You might hear from ophthalmologists, patients sharing personal stories, or advocates discussing policy-all centered on the core goal of preserving vision and enhancing quality of life. Tune in for genuine, informative dialogues that go beyond basic facts, fostering a deeper understanding of how community support and education can make a tangible difference. This is more than a series of talks; it's a direct line to the heart of a longstanding non-profit's efforts, allowing everyone to learn and benefit from their dedicated advocacy and service.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 43

Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington Event Replay Channel
Podcast Episodes
September 16 2020 - Low Vision Services for Veterans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:50
0:00:00 Introduction 0:06:33 Dr. Alibhai, Introduction to the topic and speakers 0:10:08 Col. Donald Gagliano, M.D., Resources for veterans with low vision 0:29:44 Donald Overton, Executive Director, BVA, BVA's role in v…
August 19, 2020 - Voting Accessibility with Low Vision [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:47
0:00:00 - Introduction 0:07:15 - Dr. Alibhai - Introduction to topic and speakers 0:10:07 - Terrica Jennings, ADA Coordinator, DC Board of Elections 0:16:45 - Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, Public Information Officer, Montgomery C…
July 22, 2020 - Using your Smartphone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:43
0:00:00 - Introduction 0:08:48- Dr. Alibhai announcements and introduction 0:14:05 - Nitesh Rathod and Tara Aziz: Accessibility features on mobile devices >0:16:27 - Magnifier >0:22:10 - Text to speech >0:31:00 - Speak s…
June 17, 2020 - Low Vision Rehabilitation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:12
0:00:00 - Opening announcements 0:06:30 Dr. Alibhai, Dr. Weinberg Introduction 0:10:52 Dr. Weinberg, Vision Rehabilitation from Clinician's viewpoint, what to expect at a low-vision evaluation 0:24:03 Nitesh Rathod, Biop…
May 28, 2020 - Using Amazon Alexa and Android [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:46
0:00:00 - Opening Announcements 0:07:28 - Dr. Alibhai, Dr. Weinberg - New policies for seeing patients 0:13:10 - Paul Burden - Amazon Alexa & Echo Voice Assistant products for vision impaired >0:36:58 - Q&A >0:43:10 - Co…
May 21 2020 - In-Home Adaptations for Independent Living [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:31
0:00:00 - Opening Announcement 0:15:56 - Marilynn Ward-Tluszcz - "Practical, functional adaptations you can make in your home - how to safely and independently cook, manage medications, and more!" >0:30:54 Q&A for Marily…
May 14 2020 - Low Vision Open Discussion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:17
0:00:00 - Opening announcements 0:12:15 - Dr. Weinberg and Dr. Alibhai - Introductions, updates, and announcements 0:20:47 - Phone Apps 0:39:00 - Nina Glasner 0:50:58 - Sharon Payne 1:00:40 - Lind Stevens 1:10:40 - Gener…
May 7 2020 - The Powers of a Support Group [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:20
0:00:00 General Announcements and Introduction 0:09:10 - Nina Glasner MSW, LCSW-C, CLVT, Low Vision- coping and support >0:25:50 - Q&A for Nina Glasner >0:42:20 - Nina Glasner contact information 0:45:09 - Dr. Alibhai, D…
April 30, 2020 - Leisure & Fun with Low Vision! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:07
0:00:00 - Opening Announcements 0:04:37 - Sylvia Rosenthal, Metropolitan Washington Ear 0:10:40 - Kym Robertson, Alexandria Talking Books Program 0:17:30 - Erika York, art with vision impairment 0:20:20 - Nitesh Rathod,…
April 23, 2020 - O&M Benefits and Low Vision Occupational Therapy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:36
0:00:00 - Opening Announcements 10:06 - Brigid Doherty, Orientation and Mobility Specialist >22:40 - Q&A for Brigid Doherty 33:58 - Christine Huang OT and Lind Stevens OT - Ways to remain safe at home >43:12 - Q&A for th…