Wilder Center, Room 2510, 451 Lexington Pkwy N., Saint Paul, MN 55104 Support group for those in the midst of their vision loss journey who are of working age, to address challenges of navigating life in the work, family, and social worlds.
Must RSVP by Dec. 14th by calling Eden Prairie Senior Center directly at 952-279-8050. $5 participation fee required. December theme: "Blitzen Bingo." In the new year, Bingo will not be offered as an official VLR activity. However, we will continue Eden Prairie Senior Center’s bingo in our activities calendar. They are equipped with large-print and […]
Wilder Center, Room 2320, 451 Lexington Pkwy N., Saint Paul, MN 55104 Advanced Technology Training will cover information for users well-versed with smart phones and computers. Topics will explore features, applications, new products on the market, etc.
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Each month there will be different topics related to low vision and issues that individuals face on a day-to-day basis. Low vision includes those suffering from macular degeneration, cataracts and/or glaucoma.
Call (651) 295-8875 prior to meeting for call-in information. This is a space to discuss issues unique to women’s experiences with vision loss.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6207585513 Meeting ID: 620 758 5513 One tap mobile: +16513728299,,6207585513# Dial by your location +1 651 372 8299 This is a general space to discuss experiences with vision loss.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6207585513 Meeting ID: 620 758 5513 One tap mobile: +16513728299,,6207585513# Dial by your location +1 651 372 8299 This training is for people who have some comfort or experience navigating technology with vision loss.
To join, call (612) 843-2594; when prompted, enter 79521565# One-tap mobile: +6128432594,,79521565# Book selection for January's meeting is “Breaking Free: A Novel” by Lauraine Snelling #DBC 27191.
This training is for people who have intermediate to advanced comfort or experience navigating technology with vision loss.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6207585513 Meeting ID: 620 758 5513 One tap mobile: +16513728299,,6207585513# Dial by your location +1 651 372 8299 This is a general space to discuss experiences with vision loss.
Each month features different topics related to low vision. This includes macular degeneration, cataracts, and/or glaucoma. This month, Erick Nelson from The Low Vision Store will be demonstrating new devices for low vision.
In Person - Thursday January 26th, 6-7:30 Duluth Public Library Gold Room 520 West Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802
February 7th from 1-2:30pm Central Time (US and Canada)
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah, DB102287. February 8th from 1pm until 2:30pm. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#.
How to use Alexa Time: Tuesday, February 14th 12-2pm Zoom
What's new with iPhone accessibility Tuesday February 21st from 12-2pm In person at Vision Loss Resources, 3230 Spruce Street, Little Canada, MN 55117
In Person Eden Prairie Senior Center Wednesday, February 22nd 1-2pm Central Time ( US and Canada)
In Person -Thursday February 23rd, 6-7:30pm Duluth Public Library Gold Room 520 West Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802
Tuesday, February 28th 6-7:30 pm Central Time (US and Canada)
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Book Title: Killing the Legends DB:110641
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In Person - Thursday March 23rd 6-7:30pm Duluth Public Library Gold Room 520 West Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802
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When The Nightingale Sings by Suzanne Kolman, DB110236. April 12th from 1pm until 2:30pm. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#.
New iOS 16 Features
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In Person - Thursday April 27rd, 6-7:30pm Duluth Public Library Gold Room 520 West Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802
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The Boys of Biloxi by John Grisham, DB110627. May 10th from 1pm until 2:30pm. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#.
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Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Laurie Gottlieb, DB94667. June 14th from 1pm until 2:30pm. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#.
Radar Girls by Sara Ackerman, DB110294. July 12th from 1pm until 2:30pm. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#.
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With your support, more Minnesotans will adapt, connect, and thrive. Your donation today helps people with vision loss stay independent and active and supports one-on-one services and resources for deafblind children, youth, and adults. Are you able to help children, youth, and adults with vision and hearing loss today? Your gift goes a long way! […]
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Special Event In-Person Potluck to kick off the holiday season: Participants must RSVP to 612-871-2222 or 612-843-3403 by Friday, November 10th , to attend. Important to note that attendance is limited to the first 20 RSVP’s. Please bring food or treats to share.
With your support, more Minnesotans will adapt, connect, and thrive. Your donation today helps people with vision loss stay independent and active and supports one-on-one services and resources for deafblind children, youth, and adults. Are you able to help children, youth, and adults with vision and hearing loss today? Your gift goes a long way! […]
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Our Darkest Night by Jennifer Robson DB113801. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#.
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Please bring a dish to share, April 10th Noon to 2 p.m. The Minnesota Twins game will be on the TV, the birds will be chirping, and we hope you can join us. Held at the VLR office.
Carville’s Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice by Pam Fessler DB117612. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#.
Subject: Technology 101
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Join us to see "Oppenheimer." The move follows the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American physicist who helped develop the first nuclear weapon during World War II. It recently won an Oscar award for Best Picture! Descriptive Audio and popcorn provided here at VLR.
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The Women by Kristin Hannah DB118896. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#.
Subject: Technology 101
Subject: Technology 101
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Join us to watch “Wonka.” The 2023 movie follows the life of Willy Wonka, a young man with a dream to create the most imaginative and tasty candy ever. Descriptive audio and popcorn provided! Please RSVP to Renee at rwaclaw@vlrw.org Held at VLR office in Little Canada
Exploring the benefits of belonging to a low vision support group. Join Zoom Meeting Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6207585513 Zoom Call-in Number: (651) 372-8299 Meeting ID: 620 758 5513 Zoom One Tap Mobile: +16513728299,,6207585513#
Exploring the benefits and challenges of mobile technology for the low vision and blind communities.
The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai DB102007. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#.
Led by Gardener Bill Herzog, you'll explore planning your own barrel garden. Please call 612-871-2222 to register so that we know how many plants to get.
Laura Roach from Guide Dogs for the Blind will brief us on their guide dog program, orientation and mobility training, and their new buddy program. Join Zoom Meeting Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6207585513 Zoom Call-in Number: (651) 372-8299 Meeting ID: 620 758 5513 Zoom One Tap Mobile: +16513728299,,6207585513#
Join us to watch “Peanut Butter Falcon.” After running away from a residential nursing home to pursue a dream of becoming a pro wrestler, a man who has Down Syndrome befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally. Descriptive audio and popcorn provided! Please RSVP to Renee at rwaclaw@vlrw.org Held at VLR office in […]
The VLR and DBSM offices are closed today. Thank you.
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A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci. DB 120798. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#
Explore technology solutions for the blind and low-vision community. Share tips and hints on making technology work for you!
Come for games, socializing, and community announcements. Bring $5 dollars if you want to eat the pizza provided or bring your own lunch. Adults and teens experiencing combined vision and hearing loss are welcome to attend, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting students, volunteers, and anyone with a connection to the Deafblind community. […]
Bring yourself and your instrument (even your voice!). Let's share the love of music together. No experience necessary. Please contact Nora at 612-871-2222 or email Renee at rwaclaw@vlrw.org if you plan on attending.
Exploring the benefits of belonging to a low vision support group.
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How to use low vision applications - BeMyEyes, BeMyAI, and SeeingAI. Held at the VLR offices.
The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger. DB116354. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#.
Come for games, socializing, and community announcements. Bring $5 dollars if you want to eat the pizza provided or bring your own lunch. Adults and teens experiencing combined vision and hearing loss are welcome to attend, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting students, volunteers, and anyone with a connection to the Deafblind community. […]
Apple watches and accessibility. Learn how to get the most out of your Apple watch.
In-person support group held at the VLR office in Little Canada.
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This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they are thrust into the spotlight, taking on elite rivals from around the world as part of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games held in Berlin, Germany.
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Sunday Nights at Seven - The Jack Benny Story by Jack Benny and Joan Benny DB032140. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#.
Come for games, socializing, and community announcements. Bring $5 dollars if you want to eat the pizza provided or bring your own lunch. Adults and teens experiencing combined vision and hearing loss are welcome to attend, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting students, volunteers, and anyone with a connection to the Deafblind community. […]
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Atticus Finch, a widowed lawyer in Depression-era Alabama, defends a Black man against an undeserved rape charge, and tries to educate his young children against prejudice. Held at VLR office in Little Canada
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The new iOS upgrades and accessibility features.
Wednesday, October 9th at 1:00 pm There are two books this month to read! The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede DB092429 and Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, his Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust by Michael Hingson DB73300 Held virtually by […]
Saturday, October 19th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Come for games, socializing, and community announcements. Bring $5 if you want the pizza provided or bring your own lunch. Adults and teens experiencing combined vision and hearing loss are welcome to attend, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting students, volunteers, and anyone with […]
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Join us at VLR to watch the movie Hocus Pocus. A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century. Held at VLR office in Little Canada
Join us for crafts and to celebrate Halloween. Held at Sunrise Bank in their Bridge Community Room. 2525 Wabash Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55114 Limited space available so reserve your attendance today by calling Renee at 612-843-3403 or email at rwaclaw@vlrw.org. We will confirm your attendance.
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Call into VLR's Question Connection and get answers. Different guest speakers will discuss eye diseases, tools for low vision, and other topics. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#
Alexa and using Voice Commands on your devices. Held at our office in Little Canada
The Hard Parts by Oksana Masters DB11909 A Memoir of Courage and Triumph Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#. Use the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library Catalog to order or download the book with your BARD account.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOR NOVEMBER. We hope to reschedule this for December. Thank you.
Come for games, socializing, and community announcements. Bring $5 if you want the pizza provided or bring your own lunch. Adults and teens experiencing combined vision and hearing loss are welcome to attend, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting students, volunteers, and anyone with a connection to the Deafblind community. Minors must be […]
Holiday technology to put on your wish list this year! Join Zoom Meeting Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6207585513 Zoom Call-in Number: (651) 372-8299 Meeting ID: 620 758 5513 Zoom One Tap Mobile: +16513728299,,6207585513#
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Held at our office in Little Canada.
Friday, November 22nd from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. Neighborhood bookstore rivals unwittingly become e-mail pen pals in this charming romantic comedy. Held at VLR office in Little Canada
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Call into VLR’s Question Connection and get answers. Different guest speakers will discuss eye diseases, tools for low vision, and other topics. Special guest Caryn Erickson, a VLR Rehabilitation Instructor, will discuss her role in teaching adjustment to blindness and cooking classes. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#
Using Smart Devices for your home.
Readers Choice Book Club Wednesday, December 11th from 1:00 to 2:30 pm We have two Holiday-themed books for the month of December. Enjoy! A Christmas Garland by Anne Perry (DB 77293) and The Adults by Caroline Hulse. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#. Use the Minnesota Braille and […]
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Held at our office in Little Canada
Come for games, socializing, and community announcements. Bring $5 if you want the pizza provided or bring your own lunch. Adults and teens experiencing combined vision and hearing loss are welcome to attend, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting students, volunteers, and anyone with a connection to the Deafblind community. Minors must be […]
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Get ready for a great page turner! The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson by Ellen Baker (DB 124269) Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#. Use the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library Catalog to order or download the book with your BARD account.
Do you have question about vision loss? Call into VLR’s Question Connection and get answers. Special guest Erick Nelson from the Low Vision Store discusses what new products and devices are hitting the market. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#
What's new in Low Vision Technology
Come for games, socializing, and community announcements. Bring $5 if you want the pizza provided or bring your own lunch. Adults and teens experiencing combined vision and hearing loss are welcome to attend, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting students, volunteers, and anyone with a connection to the Deafblind community. Minors must be […]
Apple iOS Accessibility Features and Upgrades. Held Virtually via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6207585513 Zoom Call-in Number: (651) 372-8299 Meeting ID: 620 758 5513 Zoom One Tap Mobile: +16513728299,,6207585513#
Held at the VLR office in Little Canada
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Snow, cold and ice can’t stop us! Join us as we gather to socialize, play games, and enjoy food. Call 612-843-3400 or email rwaclaw@vlrw.org to reserve your spot and the cost for lunch. We can’t wait to have you join us! Held at Sunrise Bank 2525 Wabash Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55114
Join us to watch "CODA" a comedy drama. The child of deaf adults and only hearing member of her family, attempts to help her family's struggling fishing business while pursuing her aspirations to become a singer. Popcorn and descriptive audio provided!