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In this episode of White Canes Connect, presented by the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania and hosted by Lisa Bryant and David Goldstein, listeners are treated to an enlightening conversation on living with low vision, commemorating February as Low Vision Awareness Month. The episode featured insights from Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists Lachelle Smith from Salus University and Steve Kelley from Hadley, alongside Pam Baquaro, a blind vendor and President of the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants.

The discussion highlighted the challenges and misconceptions those with low vision face, particularly the spectrum of visual impairment that often goes unrecognized by the sighted community. The guests shared their personal and professional experiences, emphasizing the importance of awareness, education, and tools and technologies to navigate life with low vision.

Key takeaways included the critical role of early and regular eye examinations, the value of connecting with vocational rehabilitation services, and the empowering impact of assistive technology. The conversation also underscored the importance of advocacy and support networks. Pam Baquaro shared her journey as a visually impaired entrepreneur, demonstrating that vision loss is not a barrier to achieving one's goals.

This episode of White Canes Connect sheds light on the realities of living with low vision. It celebrates the resilience and capabilities of the low-vision community, encouraging listeners to seek support, embrace adaptive solutions, and live fully despite visual challenges.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/098 

Links & Phone Numbers Mentioned

• Foundation Fighting Blindness website: https://www.fightingblindness.org/ 
• White Canes Connect Episode 057 about Foundation Fighting Blindness: https://whitecanesconnect.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-michelle-glaze-eric-bennardo-from-the-foundation-fighting-blindness 
• Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/bbvs/Pages/default.aspx 
• APH Connect Center Phone Number: (800) 232-5463 
• Webinars from Freedom Scientific: https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/ 

Contact Lachelle Smith

Lachelle Smith is a Professor at Salus University and operates a non-profit called Blind Blessings Inc. Contact Lachelle via email at lasmith@salus.edu or (215) 266-5020 via phone. 

Contact Steve Kelley

Steve Kelley has been at Hadley for five years. Contact him via email at stevenk@hadleyhelps.org. Call him at (800) 323-4238. Check out Steve's website at https://hadleyhelps.org/. Learn more about Hadley at https://www.hadleyhelps.org. 

Contact Pam Baquero

Pam Baquero is a vendor in the Business Enterprise Program and President of the Pennsylvania Association Of Blind Merchants. Contact Pam via email at oneblindhippie@yahoo.com. Call or text her at (215) 200-3696.

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To learn more about audiology at Salus, visit salus.edu/OCA

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Learn more about the track at: salus.edu/post-bacc-slp

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To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

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