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Congratulations!
Little Rock Foundation succeeds in
getting
October officially named "Blindness
Awareness"!
Check back for future events scheduled
for October, 2009.
District 6 Newsletter January, 2009
talks about Blindness Awareness Month
October Blindness Awareness Month
Dates of Events 2009
Build-A-Bear Workshop – Month of
October
www.buildabear.com
Build-A-Bear Workshop Blindness Awareness Month
October, 2009
As part of Blindness Awareness Month, Build-A-Bear Workshop is joining
forces with LRF to bring awareness about blindness and visual
impairments
Goodwill Industries will be using plastic bags at their registers with
the Blindness Awareness Logo to raise awareness to their customers.
Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia
2835 Route 73 South
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 439-0200
www.goodwillnj.org
October 3, 2009
NJ Talking Books and Braille Center
Biennial Fall Festival – Kick off to Blindness Awareness Month
For Information – Wendy Paulson 609-530-3239 - wpaulson@njstatelib.org
The services of the New Jersey Library for the Blind and Handicapped are
available without charge to anyone living in New Jersey who for any
physical reason cannot read regular printed books. Readers served by the
Library include people with a physical disability that prevents them
from holding a book or turning its pages. Anyone who is legally blind or
totally blind are eligible. Individuals with a learning disability that
is certified by a medical doctor may also use the Library's services.
New Jersey Library for the Blind & Handicapped
2300 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
1-800-792-8322 (609) 530-4000
October 3, 2009
Foundations Fighting Blindness Vision Walk 2009
Since 2006, VisionWalk has raised over $7 Million to support the mission
of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Over 50 walks are planned for
2009, including the 3rd Annual Philadelphia VisionWalk on Saturday,
October 3, 2009 at Fairmount Park in the Wissahickon Park District.
Make a difference! Please join the Foundation Fighting Blindness – take
important steps towards a cure by participating in this fun and
family-friendly event.
Registration 9:00AM - Walk Start: 10:00 AM
For more information, including sponsorship or registration, contact
Kerry Graves at (410) 568-0176 or email KGraves@FightBlindness.org.
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October 8th, 2009
On World Sight Day
VISION 2020 members work together to:
Raise public awareness of blindness & vision impairment as major
international public health issues
Influence Governments/Ministers of Health to participate in and
designate funds for national blindness prevention programs, educate target audiences about blindness prevention, about VISION 2020
and its activities, and to generate support for VISION 2020 programs
activities
October 8th, 9th and 10th, 2009
Ophthalmology Conference Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
October 9, 2009
Wills Eye Institute 175th Anniversary Gala Ball
At The National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Independence Mall
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cocktail Reception and Celebratory Ball.
For more information contact Lauren Lavine 215-440-3153
October 9th, 10th and 11th, 2009
Helen L. Diller Home
During the “Cape May County Big Weekend” the
Helen L. Diller home will sponsor families to stay in the home for the
weekend.
The Home opened its doors in 1970 as a summer vacation retreat for blind
and visually impaired children. We are located in a residential
community, two blocks from the pristine beaches of the Atlantic Ocean,
in Avalon, New Jersey. An attractive three story home comfortably houses
twenty children ages 7-15 for week-long summer vacations. Campers enjoy
a safe and caring environment with a staff to child ratio of one to
five.
127 26th Street (summer only), P.O. Box 338 (All year)
Avalon, New Jersey 08202
Phone: (609) 927-7839 (All year)
Phone: (609) 967-7285 (Summer only)
Fax: (609) 967-3117
October 10th, 2009
Overbrook School for the Blind – Blind Golf Clinic
Overbrook School for the Blind offers a variety of programs for children
of different ages and abilities. The whole school is geared toward
supporting students as they grow and learn.
Since The Overbrook School for the Blind was founded in 1832 our mission
has been to provide all our students, according to their individual
needs, with the skills that will give them the greatest opportunity to
experience active and fulfilling lives.
Free Golf Clinic This spring, the Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association
will offer a free golf clinic for children and young adults between the
ages of five and 21 who are blind or visually impaired. The clinic will
take place at Overbrook School for the Blind's golf area, across the
street from the main building, which is located at 6333 Malvern Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA. For additional details, including the exact date of
the clinic and the opportunity to have a coach assigned to you, please
contact Gil Kayson or Norman Kritz. Mr. Kayson can be reached at
215-884-6589 or by email at sasgil@verizon.net. Mr. Kritz can be reached
at 856-428-1420 and 609-680-5480 (cell) or by email at jerrynorman2@verizon.net.
October 14th 15th and 16th, 2009
Viabl Conference, Mt. Pocono, PA
Visual Impairment & Blindness Services (VIABL Services) believes that
individuals affected by vision loss should not have to choose between
curtailing activities they once enjoyed and retaining their
independence.
This non-profit agency, a member of the Pennsylvania Association for the
Blind, assists the residents of Northampton and Monroe Counties in
eastern Pennsylvania who are blind or visually impaired to lead
well-adjusted, rewarding and productive lives by providing services and
programs designed to prevent, prepare for, and manage vision loss.
Viabl Visual Impairment & Blindness Services
260 E. Broad Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Phone: 610-866-8049
Fax: 610-866-8730
E-mail: viabl@viablservices.org
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm (Eye Care Clinic closed on
Wednesdays)
October 15th, 2009
White Cane Safety Day
White Cane Safety Day is an unofficial holiday in the United States,
celebrated on October 15 of each year since 1964. The date is set aside
to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually
impaired and the important symbol of blindness and tool of independence,
the white cane. On October 6, 1964 a joint resolution of the U.S.
Congress, HR 753, was signed into law as 36 U.S.C. § 142. This
resolution authorized the President of the United States to proclaim
October 15 of each year as “White Cane Safety Day.” President Lyndon B.
Johnson signed the first White Cane Safety Day proclamation within hours
of the passage of the joint resolution. White Cane Day remains largely
unknown to the general public.
October 16, 2009
Hands On Award Celebration
The guiding purposes of National Braille Press are to promote the
literacy of blind children through braille, and to provide access to
information that empowers blind people to actively engage in work,
family, and community affairs. www.nbp.org
National Braille Press
88 Saint Stephen Street
Boston, MA 02115-4302
617-266-6160
October 23-24, 2009
Make A Difference Day 2009
Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping
others -- a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can
participate. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is
an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every
October. The next event is Saturday, October 24, 2009.
On Make A Difference Day, YMCA Camp Ockanickon in Medford, NJ, will be
making some ground improvements with the help from volunteers.
YMCA Camp Ockanickon, Inc.
1303 Stokes Road
Medford, NJ USA 08055
1-800-442-2267 or 609-654-8225 FAX: 609-654-8895
There will be volunteers working at Camp Little Rock, A.K.A. Camp
Ockanickon to repair and build ramps for wheelchairs for the blind and
visually impaired. If you would like to Volunteer, please contact Debbie
Nichols at 856-629-9223 dnichols@tlrf.org . For more information go to
The Little Rock Foundation website: www.tlrf.org
October 24, 2009
Cherry Hill Volvo Safety Test Month
Cherry Hill Volvo
1810 Route 70 West
Cherry Hill, NJ
888-219-4442
chvolvo@cherryhillvolvo.com
·
Hours
of Operation
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
·
A
$25.00 donation will be given to TLRF for each test drive—either new or
previously enjoyed.
·
A
$100.00 donation will be given to TLRF for each purchase—either new or
previously enjoyed.
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Competitive pricing
Our intent is to spoil our
clients…
Our partnership with TLRF is
strong and dedicated
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED WITH
BLINDNESS AWARENESS MONTH
ASB is a Philadelphia-based non-profit organization dedicated to
inspiring self-esteem, independence and self determination among people
who are blind or visually impaired.
Although our primary purpose is to serve those in Philadelphia and the
surrounding areas, our website also includes links that can direct you
to agencies around the country.
If you’re in the Philadelphia area and need our help, or know someone
who does, write or give us a call today:
Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
919 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-0600
www.asb.org
CAMDEN EYE CENTER
The mission of the Camden Eye Center is to reduce visual impairment by
providing high quality comprehensive eye health and vision care services
and to raise the awareness of eye health and vision care services in all
populations especially the poor, low income, uninsured and underinsured
residents of Camden City, Camden County and the State of New Jersey
without regard to age, race, sex, religious preference or ethnic origin.
Stephen Ripa, Chairman
Chief Financial Officer,
Lawrence A. Ragone, O.D.
Camden Eye Center
400 Chambers Avenue
Camden, NJ 08103
856-365-1811
We are committed to the educational, psychological, social, and physical
development of persons with special needs in an environment of caring,
acceptance, and respect for each individual's rights and dignity.
Concordia Learning Center at St. Joseph's School for the Blind, the only
school for the blind in New Jersey, provides comprehensive services to
students with visual impairments and/or multiple disabilities from birth
to 21 years of age. The Center is a New Jersey Department of Education
Approved Private School for the Disabled.
Concordia Learning Center at St. Joseph's School for the Blind
761 Summit Avenue • Jersey City, NJ 07307
www.sjsnj.org - (201) 876-5432 • Fax: (201) 876-5431
At Eye Physicians, your vision is our top priority.
Our highly trained staff can provide eye care for you and your family
from childhood through retirement.
Our Wills Eye trained physicians are skilled in diagnosing cataracts,
glaucoma, macular degeneration, corneal diseases, refractive surgery
needs (LASIK, PRK ), crossed eyes and a host of other ophthalmic
conditions. We look forward to helping you.
John D. Dugan,
Jr., M.D.
John D. Dugan, Jr., MD is Co-Director of
the refractive surgery department at Wills Eye Institute in Philadelphia
where he completed his residency in ophthalmology in 1994. Dr. Dugan
received his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
In addition to his expertise in laser vision correction, Dr. Dugan is
considered one of the leading cataract surgeons in the region. He has
appeared on television, explaining the risks and benefits of the newest
laser and non-laser surgeries. A board certified ophthalmologist, he is
committed to personally providing superior care to all his patients.
When not working or golfing, Dr. Dugan is kept busy by his wife and 4
children.
www.eye-physicians.com.,
Whether you are seeking designer frames, contact lenses or sunglasses
the Eye Designs' Optical team pulls it all together.
We provide every patient with an optimal level of care during our
dispensing process. We even have special alternatives for children. Our
level of knowledge and professionalism is unmatched by any eye care
facility in the area.
Wills Eye Laser Vision is the tri- state area's leading LASIK surgery
practice. With offices in Cherry Hill, Voorhees and Philadelphia, Will’s
Eye Laser Vision uses the most state-of-the-art techniques available in
refractive surgery. It is always our goal to provide patients with
high-quality care and to ensure our patients are well informed about
treatment, pre-op and post-op procedures, and the overall health of
their eyes. It is this personal dedication to patient comfort and
satisfaction that has made Will’s Eye Laser Vision a LASIK surgery
leader in the area.
On our site you will find information on LASIK surgery using Wavefront™
and IntraLase® technology, Epi- LASIK, and PRK. You will also find a set
of pre-op and post-op instructions we give each of our LASIK patients.
If you would like to learn more about laser vision correction or would
like to schedule a consultation at any of our tri-state area offices to
discuss LASIK surgery .
EZ2C Foundation mission is to improve the quality of life for
individuals with blindness and vision loss. Working in conjunction with
medical, social service and educational communities our goal is to
achieve independent living for all persons with blindness and vision
loss.
Our focus in providing service is to promote a positive attitude in life
despite vision loss. As a private non-profit organization EZ2C
Foundation assures the ethical treatment of all our customers regardless
of economic or social status. We work together to secure product funding
options in consideration of customer financial needs.
EZ2C Foundation
489 Devon Park Drive
Suite 300
Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087
Phone: 610-964-7931 or 866-964-7931 - FAX: 610-964-7945
(Please call to schedule an office or home visit Calls returned within
48 hours.)
Hours: Monday- Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
To schedule an appointment via email: appointments@ez2cfoundation.org.
The brainchild of PR veteran Sharla Feldscher, SFPR was born in 1984 and
has since become one of the region’s leading public relations firms.
SFPR specializes in media relations, publicity, special events and
community relations.
The recipient of numerous awards, SFPR draws prominent clients from a
wide range of industries—media, cultural and tourist attractions,
entertainment, restaurants, children’s products and services,
healthcare, retail, sports, and senior housing. By developing meaningful
client relationships, SFPR goes beyond the obvious to provide uniquely
tailored services with the individualized attention of an in-house
public relations department.
Whether it’s forging a company identity, gaining wider exposure for an
organization or delivering a clear message to the media, the SFPR team
maximizes opportunities and meets business goals.
Sharla Feldscher, Public Relations volunteers their time and effort to
assist the Little Rock Foundation in media coverage for the past two
years. They are dedicated to spreading the word about Blindness
Awareness Month on behalf of all the organizations involved.
Sharla Feldscher Public Relations
325 Cherry Street, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215.627.0801
Fax: 215.627.3120
Welcome to Kingsway, a private, non-profit special
educational school devoted to the academic and
therapeutic needs of children with multiple learning
and developmental disabilities. We have two beautiful
locations in southern New Jersey—our Haddonfield
campus serves children from 3-14 years, while our
Moorestown location serves students ages 14 to 21 years.
Our Early Intervention Program serves children from
birth to 3 years of age.
Kingsway Learning Center
144 Kings Highway West
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
856-428-8108
info@kingswaylearningcenter.org
The Lions Clubs of Avalon, New Jersey
The Avalon Lions Club of New Jersey received its charter on June 30,
2002, and currently has 80 members, the largest Lions Club south of
Absecon, NJ. The Club embraces a diverse group, committed to a common
goal: making the community and the world a better place to live.
To that end the Club supports the International Lions' efforts to
address the challenges facing communities around the world while
focusing on the needs of the surrounding community by aiding Cape May
County's disadvantaged residents. All that is required to be part of the
world’s largest service organization is a sincere desire to serve.
Camden Lions Club
40 Chambers Avenue
Camden, NJ 08103
office: 856-365-9070
fax: 856-365-1379
We Serve" within the following counties:
Atlantic Camden Cape May Cumberland Gloucester Salem
The New
Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology mission is to advocate the uniqueness of
the profession of ophthalmology by educating both its members and the
public in order to enable ophthalmologists to provide the highest
quality of service to the public.
A New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology objective is to identify and
promote ophthalmologists as the medical member of the eye care team and
the only member of the eye care team who is an Eye MD.
The New
Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology
202 W.
State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
phone: 609-392-1201, fax: 609-392-2664
email:
membership@njao.org
Beverly Lynch, Executive Director
Philadelphia Council for the Blind
931 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA. 17102
Toll free: 1-877-617-7407
For local: (717) 920-9999
Fax: (717) 920-9988 Website: www.pcb1.org
To promote independence and opportunities for people who are blind or
vision impaired, and to enhance their quality of life.
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic® (RFB&D), a national nonprofit,
volunteer organization, has been the leading accessible audiobook
library for students with disabilities such as visual impairment or
dyslexia that make reading standard print difficult or impossible for
the last 60 years. With titles available in every subject area and grade
level, RFB&D’s digitally recorded audio textbooks on CD and downloadable
audio textbooks help students challenged by the printed page.
For questions about membership, ordering books or playback products,
applications or other member-related issues. You also may call our
Member Services Department directly toll-free at 800-221-4792.
Please visit our AudioAccess Technical Support website at http://www.rfbd.org/audioaccess-support
for help. You can also email us at AudioAccessSupport@rfbd.org or call
for help at 800-772-3248.
RUFF at ROWAN
Rowan University Forward to Freedom (RUFF)
Rowan University • 201 Mullica Hill Road • Glassboro, New Jersey 08028 •
Phone / 856.256.4000 - www.seeingeye.org
Rowan University Forward to Freedom (RUFF) is a
student volunteer organization that raises puppies for The Seeing
Eye, Inc., a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting
independence the and dignity of visually impaired individuals
through the use of guide dogs.
Based in Morristown, New Jersey, The Seeing Eye
breeds its own German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Golden
Retrievers and Lab/Golden crosses for guide work.
Puppies are placed in foster families at just
seven and eight weeks of age. These puppies, destined for a special
job, stay with their puppy raisers until they are approximately 16
months of age. At this time, they return to The Seeing Eye for
their formal harness training.
While the puppies are with their volunteer
raisers they learn basic obedience commands and experience the world
in which they will eventually work. The campus is the perfect place
to raise a guide dog as we are a small city unto ourselves. The
dogs get plenty of exposure to the things they will encounter as
guide dogs. These dogs grow up in crowds, around traffic,
construction equipment, bicycles, wheelchairs, fire alarms and so
much more.
RUFF is in its fifth year on the campus.
Several pups have returned to The Seeing Eye for training from Rowan
University. So far eleven dogs have gone into service.
From Seeing Eye’s Website
http://www.seeingeye.org
The mission of The Seeing Eye is to enhance the independence, dignity,
and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye dogs.
The Seeing Eye believes:
Blind persons who seek greater independence will benefit most from a
Seeing Eye dog.
Dogs are uniquely capable of increasing the mobility of blind people
and enhancing their lives.
The best Seeing Eye dogs are well bred and cared for, socialized,
trained, and motivated by a desire to please.
Our students – people who are blind or visually impaired – come from all
over the United States and Canada to spend up to a month training with a
new Seeing Eye dog. They range in age from 16 to senior citizens, their
home environments may be rural or urban, and they may be homemakers,
volunteers, or judges. But they all have this in common: They are
motivated by a sense of independence and armed with the knowledge that
Seeing Eye dogs will provide an extra edge to attain success, however
they may choose to define it. Join us in providing those opportunities
for success.
The Seeing Eye Celebrates 80 Years!
The Seeing Eye, Inc., pioneers and
innovators in dog guide services, is celebrating its 80th
anniversary in 2009. The Seeing Eye® provides specially bred and trained
dogs to guide people who are blind and visually impaired. Seeing Eye®
dog users experience greatly enhanced mobility and independence,
allowing them to retain their active lifestyles despite blindness. The
school is holding a special graduate reunion in August, expected to
attract graduates from across the United States and Canada.
Recently, the Seeing Eye opened a gift
shop at 14 Maple Avenue, Morristown, N.J., adjacent to the Seeing Eye’s
newly opened Jane H. Booker Student Center. The center is used by
students to relax and socialize in between training routes with
instructors and their new Seeing Eye dogs. The Seeing Eye is
philanthropy and is supported solely by contributions from individuals,
corporations and foundations, bequests and other planned gifts. By
shopping at this store, you can directly help the Seeing Eye continue
its mission. The shop features a wide selection of Seeing Eye
merchandise, including fleece jackets, T-shirts, mouse pads, polo
shirts, baseball caps, pens, pencils, refrigerator magnets, holiday
ornaments and cards. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays
and Fridays. You can also shop online and learn more about the Seeing
Eye.
Washington Valley Road
P.O. Box 375
Morristown, NJ 07963-0375
973-539-4425
www.seeingeye.org
Find out about careers at The Seeing Eye or learn about ways to
volunteer.
Established by the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Salus University’s
accredited graduate degree program offerings span the sought-after
professions of Optometry, Audiology, and Physician Assistant as well as
Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Salus University, named for a Latin word meaning health and well-being,
is known for its primary care philosophy, holistic approach, and
commitment to the development and success of its students.
We invite you to learn more about Salus University programs and begin an
exciting career journey that combines a world of opportunity with the
deep satisfaction of caring for others.
Salus University
8360 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215.780.1300 • 800.824.6262 • admissions@salus.edu
Seedlings Mission
Seedlings Braille Books for Children is a non-profit, tax-exempt
organization dedicated to increasing the opportunity for literacy by
providing high quality, low cost braille books for children.
Seedlings Braille Books for Children
P.O. Box 51924, Livonia, MI 48151-5924
(734) 427-8552 or (800)
777-8552
info@seedlings.org, www.seedlings.org
SW Unlimited, LLC
www.swunlimitedllc.com
Toll Free 1-888-290-1677
Local 732-290-1677
Fax 732-290-1688
SWUnlimitedllc.com is leading provider of Adaptive Products, Products
for Independent Living, and Products designed simply to enhance your
lifestyle by making your life and daily tasks easier. Our professional
customer service staff is here to give you the quality and professional
service you deserve. He world’s largest service organization is a
sincere desire to serve.
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