CCLVI Special Events

About CCLVI Special Events

Living well with low vision and visual impairments! From discussions of strategies to coping with low vision, resources, and special speakers, this series offers encouragement and new ideas for your life. Most of these episodes have been recorded on our live Zoom calls which we hold several times a week for our extended community. All are welcome to join us! This occasional podcast of special events is hosted by CCLVI, The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International. Visit our virtual space to learn more about resources, our Zoom calls, and our member organization at www.cclvi.org

Publisher

CCLVI

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Oct 2021

Latest episode

12 Jun 2024

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Jun 2024

   20240611 CCLVI 2024 Candidates Forum

   Episode Notes Notes go here CCLVI - Council of Citizens with Low Vision International CCLVI is an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. We are here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impactedk by low vision and visual impairment. From publications, to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences, discover what we have to offer you. Website – https://cclvi.info (https://cclvi.info/) Toll Free Information Line – Tel 1-844-460-0625 Website/technical inquiries – CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com (/dashboard/podcast/cclvi-special-events/episode/4a0ef7ec-4734-4620-b528-96429f062b91/mailto:CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com) Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

2. 

   2 Dec 2022

   S1E11 -Episode 11 - Certified orientation and mobility specialist, interview Michael Byington

   Episode Notes CCLVI ZOOM call with Certified orientation and mobility specialist, Michael Byington Enjoy this very special episode as Zelda Gebhartd interviews a certified orientation and mobility instructor, Michael Byertpn. Learn about training for the position, what they do what such instructors do and tips and tricks for how to improve her orientation and mobility as individuals with visual impairment. Discover the basics of using a white cane and the different types of certifications for this field as well as questions to ask a potential instructor. Find out when you might pursue orientation and mobility training. also, where might you find someone to provide these services. Recording includes a question and answer session. For more details about Zoom calls held several times a week, and our organization dedicated to education and support of individuals with low vision, CCLVI, visit our website at CCLVI.org (http://CCLVI.org) CCLVI - Council of Citizens with Low Vision International CCLVI is an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. We are here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impactedk by low vision and visual impairment. From publications, to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences, discover what we have to offer you. Website – https://cclvi.info (https://cclvi.info/) Toll Free Information Line – Tel 1-844-460-0625 Website/technical inquiries – CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com (/dashboard/podcast/cclvi-special-events/episode/4a0ef7ec-4734-4620-b528-96429f062b91/mailto:CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com) Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

3. 

   10 Nov 2022

   S1E10 -Episode 10 Tastefully Simple Cooking with Patti Cox on CCLVI

   Episode 10 Tastefully Simple Cooking with Patti Cox on CCLVI Patti Cox leads a dynamic low vision cooking session utilizing Tastefully Simple products. Why Tastefully Simple? They are not only delicious and convenient, but they are also part of our November 202 CCLVI fundraising efforts. Join in the fun and instruction as Patti uses her culinary talents to provide welcome cooking hints and strategies. Visit the ccløvë.org (http://ccløvë.org) website, and click the Tastefully Simple banner. You will immediately be transferred to our dedicated space where you can browse the many products available through this group and place an order. During the month of November 2022, a small amount of your purchase price will be a contribution to our nonprofit organization. Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our mission and programs which serve individuals with low vision. CCLVI - Council of Citizens with Low Vision International CCLVI is an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. We are here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impactedk by low vision and visual impairment. From publications, to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences, discover what we have to offer you. Website – https://cclvi.info (https://cclvi.info/) Toll Free Information Line – Tel 1-844-460-0625 Website/technical inquiries – CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com (/dashboard/podcast/cclvi-special-events/episode/4a0ef7ec-4734-4620-b528-96429f062b91/mailto:CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com) Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

4. 

   20 May 2022

   S1E9 -Episode 9 - Art and Photography with Low Vision with Glenda Such

   Episode Notes - Art and Photography with Low Vision with Glenda Such Enjoy this episode of CCLVI Special Topics Podcast in which Glenda Such shares her experience and knowledge in drawing and photography with low vision. This audio was recorded from One of our weekly Zoom calls held in May 2022. Glenda walks us through several of her art pieces and photographs and explains her process. We have an exciting discussion about her method, experiences, and equipment. Please visit our website to download the Word document which  includes the images  being discussed in this audio episode. Click this link to access the Word file now. Also, Glenda‘s website URL is http://suchasite.com (http://suchasite.com/). CCLVI - Council of Citizens with Low Vision International CCLVI is an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. We are here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impactedk by low vision and visual impairment. From publications, to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences, discover what we have to offer you. Website – https://cclvi.info (https://cclvi.info/) Toll Free Information Line – Tel 1-844-460-0625 Website/technical inquiries – CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com (/dashboard/podcast/cclvi-special-events/episode/4a0ef7ec-4734-4620-b528-96429f062b91/mailto:CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com) Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

5. 

   8 Mar 2022

   S1E8 -Episode 8 - Wordle Made Accessible- The Vispero Team

   Episode 8 Wordle with Vispero Wordle is taking the world by storm, and CCLVI is keeping up with it. Vispero visits CCLVI with news of the accessibility of the game everyone is talking about and playing once a day. Discover how it works with JAWS, Fusion, ZoomText, and other magnification. Enjoy this episode for some fun and learning at the same time. Thank you to the Vispero Team for providing this terrific step by step tutorial. Please visit them at https://vispero.com (https://vispero.com/) Resource mentioned New York Times Wordle https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html (https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html) Google chrome extension- Make Wordle Accessible CCLVI - Council of Citizens with Low Vision International CCLVI is an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. We are here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impactedk by low vision and visual impairment. From publications, to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences, discover what we have to offer you. Website – https://cclvi.info (https://cclvi.info/) Toll Free Information Line – Tel 1-844-460-0625 CCLVI Audio Updates - Tel. (773) 572-6315 Website/technical inquiries – CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com (/dashboard/podcast/cclvi-special-events/episode/4a0ef7ec-4734-4620-b528-96429f062b91/mailto:CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com) Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

6. 

   12 Feb 2022

   S1E7 -Episode 7 - Low Cost Solutions to Assist with Vision Loss

   Episode 7 Notes, Low Cost Solutions Listen in to this lively discussion as participants share a variety of low-cost solutions they use to assist them around them in the kitchen and home. These recommendations are particularly focused on the needs of individuals with visual impairment. Many times such solutions are necessarily quite expensive, but we focused this discussion on low cost ways to meet some of our daily needs. The helpful solutions are based on personal experiences and do not indicate organizational endorsement. We know you will find something helpful in this episode. Enjoy! CCLVI - Council of Citizens with Low Vision International CCLVI is an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. We are here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impactedk by low vision and visual impairment. From publications, to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences, discover what we have to offer you. Website – https://cclvi.info (https://cclvi.info/) Toll Free Information Line – Tel 1-844-460-0625 Website/technical inquiries – CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com (/dashboard/podcast/cclvi-special-events/episode/4a0ef7ec-4734-4620-b528-96429f062b91/mailto:CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com) Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

7. 

   11 Feb 2022

   S1E6 -Episode 6- Special Events- Audio Description for Television

   Episode 6 Notes for Audio Description on TV Enjoy this informative presentation and discussion how about audio description for television. Carl Richardson is our guest from the Audio Description Project of the American Council of the Blind. For more details related to audio description visit their website at https://adp.acb.org (https://adp.acb.org/) CCLVI - Council of Citizens with Low Vision International CCLVI is an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. We are here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impactedk by low vision and visual impairment. From publications, to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences, discover what we have to offer you. Website – https://cclvi.org (https://cclvi.org) Toll Free Information Line – Tel. 1-844-460-0625 Website/technical inquiries – CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com (/dashboard/podcast/cclvi-special-events/episode/4a0ef7ec-4734-4620-b528-96429f062b91/mailto:CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com) Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2022. All rights reserved.

8. 

   17 Dec 2021

   S1E5 -Ep 5, Holidays & Relationships- CCLVI Zoom Call Recording 12/17/21

   Episode 5 Notes Holidays & Relationships- CCLVI Zoom Call Recording 12/17/21 Enjoy the informative and helpful community discussion we had on oir 12/17/21 Friday Coffee Hour Zoom call! This session was facilitated by Kathy Farina and hosted by Zelda Gedhard. Listen now, if you missed this Zoom call, or re-listen to review all the helpful strategies we shared :-) BONUS: Here is the healthcare document mentioned in this episode  - Caring for a Clinic Patient with Vision Loss - A document created and shared by the North Dakota Association of the Blind Click to view this document in  PDF format (https://cclvi.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Caring-for-a-Clinic-Patient-with-Vision-Loss.pdf) Click to view or download the Word docx format (https://cclvi.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Caring-for-a-Clinic-Patient-with-Vision-Loss.docx) CCLVI - Council of Citizens with Low Vision International CCLVI is an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. We are here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impactedk by low vision and visual impairment. From publications, to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences, discover what we have to offer you. Website – https://cclvi.info (https://cclvi.info/) Toll Free Information Line – Tel 1-844-460-0625 Website/technical inquiries – CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com (/dashboard/podcast/cclvi-special-events/episode/4a0ef7ec-4734-4620-b528-96429f062b91/mailto:CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com) Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

9. 

   16 Dec 2021

   S1E4 -Ep 4 Siri Secrets & Tips Part 2, CCLVI Zoom Call Recording of Thurs 12-16-21

   Episode Notes Siri Secrets & Tips Part 2, CCLVI Zoom Call Recording of Thurs 12-16-21 Part 2 of sharing commands that can be used by voice on Siri. what a terrific community effort!! The recording of Part One, held on December 2, 2021 at 8 PM Eastern, is available at CCLVI.ord under Media. Following is a partial list of commands we mentioned in this episode. Weather, Calendar, Reminders, Overhead airplanes, Identifying bird songs Siri opening most iOS apps- Bard, canera, Opening specific settings- bluetooth, wifi, battery power Making restaurant reservations sir command app to download And many more Thanks for all who participated and shared the wealth. CCLVI - Council of Citizens with Low Vision International CCLVI is an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. We are here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impactedk by low vision and visual impairment. From publications, to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences, discover what we have to offer you. Website – https://cclvi.info (https://cclvi.info/) Toll Free Information Line – Tel 1-844-460-0625 Website/technical inquiries – CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com (/dashboard/podcast/cclvi-special-events/episode/4a0ef7ec-4734-4620-b528-96429f062b91/mailto:CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com) Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

10. 

    2 Dec 2021

    S1E3 -Ep 3 -Siri Secrets & Tips Part 1, CCLVI Zoom Call Recording of Thurs 12-2-21

    Episode Notes Siri Secrets & Tips Part 1, CCLVI Zoom Call Recording of Thurs 12-2-21 We shared commands that can be used by voice on Siri. We will have part two of this series on December 16, 2021 at 8 PM Eastern. Following is a partial list of commands we mentioned in this episode. weather report and forecast, placing phone calls, sports scores, sports statistics, sending text messages, listening to text messages, alarms and reminders, directions, making appointments in your calendar, taking notes, listening to BARD, listening to podcasts, using as a calculator, translator feature, dictionary and thesaurus features, listen to a story, Discover Easter eggs Thanks for all who participated and shared the wealth. CCLVI - Council of Citizens with Low Vision International CCLVI is an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. We are here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impactedk by low vision and visual impairment. From publications, to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences, discover what we have to offer you. Website – https://cclvi.info (https://cclvi.info/) Toll Free Information Line – Tel 1-844-460-0625 Website/technical inquiries – CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com (/dashboard/podcast/cclvi-special-events/episode/4a0ef7ec-4734-4620-b528-96429f062b91/mailto:CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com) Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

11. 

    10 Oct 2021

    S1E2 -Ep 2 CCLVI.info Accessibility Features

    Episode 2 Notes Accessibility at CCLVI.info (http://CCLVI.info) CCLVI.info (http://CCLVI.info) is the new website for The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International. We are in beta development, but the web is already available.. Enjoy this brief audio as our webmaster, Kathy King, describes the unique accessibility features available on our new site. There’s also a brief tour of some of the pages already posted. From podcats to Leadership information, committee details, and our newsletter, vision access, you will be surprised at what is now waiting for you at CCLVI.info (http://CCLVI.info)! CCLVI - Council of Citizens with Low Vision International CCLVI is an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. We are here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impactedk by low vision and visual impairment. From publications, to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences, discover what we have to offer you. Website – https://cclvi.info (https://cclvi.info/) Toll Free Information Line – Tel 1-844-460-0625 Website/technical inquiries – CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com (/dashboard/podcast/cclvi-special-events/episode/4a0ef7ec-4734-4620-b528-96429f062b91/mailto:CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com) Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

12. 

    9 Oct 2021

    S1E1 -CCLVI About Podcasts

    Episode Notes- About Podcasts This is a brief recording of a zoom call brought to you by the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International in which we introduce and discuss podcasts. What are some of the podcasts that people in our community listen to? How do they listen to them? And what are the benefits of podcasts? Discover how podcast provide convenient ways to listen to content, and how you can use a smart phone, Alexa, Google home, a computer and more to listen to these wonderful sources of entertainment and learning. CCLVI - Council of Citizens with Low Vision International CCLVI is an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. We are here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impactedk by low vision and visual impairment. From publications, to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences, discover what we have to offer you. Website – https://cclvi.info (https://cclvi.info/) Toll Free Information Line – Tel 1-844-460-0625 Website/technical inquiries – CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com (/dashboard/podcast/cclvi-special-events/episode/4a0ef7ec-4734-4620-b528-96429f062b91/mailto:CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com) Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

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