Villages VIP Support Group
We are a support group for the visually impaired and blind that provides socialization and education to our members and their families.
One group with 2 locations:
Villages VIP meets monthly at Bridgeport and Ezell Rec Centers. Same support group -different locations and dates. Village residency is not a requirement.
Up Next:
The Bridgeport VIP group met again on Thursday, September 4 @ 1 PM.
The Ezell VIP group meets again on Monday, September 15 @ 1 PM. The next VIP Ezell meeting is Monday, September 15th at 1pm at the Ezell Recreation Center. Jennifer Henson from Millhorn Elder Law Planning Group was the speaker. Audio Recording available.
Most recent Newsletter audios available on Newsletter page and near top of audio page.
The Chicago Lighthouse is a social service organization that serves the blind, visually impaired, disabled and veterans communities.
John Cornell asked if we would share this:
A research company called Nanoscope submitted an FDA application for optogenetics therapy, potentially the first FDA-approved treatment for retinitis pigmentosa. The therapy could benefit those with advanced RP and potentially other retinal diseases. Audio below
Links listed in audio
There are 2 recent audio recordings on the audio page: Dr. Danielle Rosier, owner of Rosier Audiology, talks about her mobile audiology practice. Then learn about an organization that helps seniors and the elderly improve their quality of life… Love Extension
A revised Meta Ray-Ban glasses review, info about Rosier Audioloy, and Lov Extension found on the Audio page.
The group met at Bridgeport on Thursday, March 6 at 1 PM. It was a luncheon and “Meet the Doctor” series. The audio file with Dr. Kellie Bassion from Ocala Eye is now available on the Audio page. Audio reading of most current newsletter with events is also available.
Be sure to learn about the Seeing AI audio file generated by Bill Hall. Find it on the Audio page.
Vision Awareness Day Expo was Saturday February 22nd, at Eisenhower Recreation Center. Below, is the audio by Dr. Tuli and Dr.Chen.
Watch Billy Hall’s YouTube video. Can a blind man navigate with Meta smart glasses?
Monthly newsletters for both meeting locations are available on the Newsletter and Audio page. We also have numerous audio files of our guest presenters.
Check out our calendar, upcoming outings, newsletter with audio recordings of the newsletter, and guest speakers from meetings at both locations. There are more links on the Resources page.
VIP Declaration of Independence with audio.
Older content was getting outdated and cluttered, so I made a few housekeeping changes.