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!
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Do you have question about vision loss? Call into VLR’s Question Connection and get answers. Special guest Dr. Sarah Galchus, Ophthalmologist, discusses retinal eye diseases and takes your questions. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#
Readers Choice Book Club, Wednesday, February 12th from 1:00 to 2:30 pm The Storm of the Century by Al Roker (DB 008545). 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.
Voice activated technology: using digital devices like Echo/Alexa, Appel Air pod, and Google Home. Held at VLR 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 […]
Held at the meeting room in the Caribou Coffee at 3354 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55126
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“Blink” Blink is a 2024 American documentary film that follows a Canadian family who journey around the world prior to their children losing their vision to a rare genetic disorder, Retinitis Pigmentosa in order to experience the world's beauty while they still can. Produced by National Geographic Documentary Films Held at the VLR Little Canada office.
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Do you have a question about vision loss? Call VLR’s Question Connection. Do you have vision and hearing loss? Join us as Christy Leach, program manager of DeafBlind Technology & Training Access Program (TTAP) will discuss how the program may be able to help you. TTAP’s purpose is to provide DeafBlind (DB) adults and families […]
Dancing with the Enemy by Paul Glaser (DB 125777). The gripping story of the author’s aunt, a Jewish dance instructor who was betrayed to the Nazis by the two men she loved, yet managed to survive WWII by teaching dance lessons to the SS at Auschwitz. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering […]
Using low vision apps like Seeing AI and BeMyEyes on your smartphone. Also get your general technology questions answered. Held at VLR office in Little Canada or 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#
Come for games, socializing, and community announcements. Bring $8 if you want the pizza provided or bring your own lunch. Soda and water is available for $2 dollars. 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 […]
Held at the meeting room in the Caribou Coffee at 3354 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55126
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"My Penguin Friend" is based on the true story of a heartbroken fisherman who finds a penguin in an oil spill and rescues the bird. He finds joy for the first time in years. Held at VLR office in Little Canada
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Explore! Learn! Connect! Experience the DeafBlind Community Up Close! • Hands-on Activities • Tactile Displays • Assistive Technology • Meet DeafBlind Individuals and Learn from Their Stories. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of learning and connection! Come and discover the vibrant world of DeafBlind individuals and their unique experiences! Open to the public, but […]
Black Widows by Cate Quinn (DB 125719). A chilling murder mystery set in the wilds of Utah. 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.
Using low vision apps like Seeing AI and BeMyEyes on your smartphone. Also get your general technology questions answered. Held at VLR office in Little Canada or 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#
The Twin Cities community will have the opportunity to learn more about D/deaf and hard-of-hearing and DeafBlind culture at the Deaf Culture, Language, and Careers Event organized and sponsored by L5, LLC. Tables will be open for games, prizes and information. There will also be exhibitors selling services, products and crafts. Concessions will be sold […]
Do you have a question about vision loss? Call VLR’s Question Connection. Guest speaker Laura Roach will be leading the discussion about guide dogs and the benefits of working with one, guide dog etiquette, and rules. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#
Held at the meeting room in the Caribou Coffee at 3354 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55126
Deafblind Club is a community event open to anyone experiencing combined vision loss and hearing loss. Interpreting students, volunteers and others interested in learning more about the Deafblind community are also welcome! Join us for community updates, socializing, lunch, and games! Lunch is pizza delivered at noon, bring $8.00 if you want to eat pizza. […]
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Come explore a wide range of resources and discover programs dedicated to providing communication access. You will have the chance to learn about services that support your needs and find out exactly how to request these vital resources. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, engage, and empower yourself with the tools and knowledge […]
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Do you have a question about vision loss? Call VLR’s Question Connection. Guest speaker artist, Jim Hansel, featured in the documentary "Vision - Seeing is Believing," will be sharing his challenges and processes of being a visually impaired artist. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#
There are two books for May (so get reading!). Loss of the S.S. Titanic by Lawrence Beesley. DB 91999. A compelling first-person account of the tragic sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic. All Standing: The Remarkable Story of the Jeanie Johnston, The Legendary Irish Famine Ship by Kathryn Miles. DB 105491. Held virtually by calling number […]
Join us as we will be exploring how to shop online and using delivery apps- things like groceries, meals and household items all from your phone or tablet. Whether or not you are a pro at using these tools or just curious to learn it’s a great chance to ask questions, share tips, and discover […]
Deafblind Club is a community event open to anyone experiencing combined vision loss and hearing loss! ASL/Interpreting students, volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the Deafblind community are also welcome! Multiple languages are represented including American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. Protactile (PT) is also encouraged! Join us for community updates, socializing and […]
Held at the meeting room in the Caribou Coffee at 3354 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55126
Join us as we discuss relationships and social life. How to explain your vision loss to new people and dating with low vision. 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 as we enjoy the classic “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” based on a Truman Capote novella and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. The movie is about Holly Golightly, a glamorous but lonely New York socialite who forms a connection with her neighbor, a struggling writer. As their friendship grows both begin to confront their […]
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Join us to hear a guest speaker from Hadley School for the Blind who will be discussing their online programs and opportunities. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#
We are heading back to the prairie, Little House on the Prairie that is, and we hope you will join us. For June we have two books. Confessions of a Prairie Bitch by Alison Arngrim. DB 102927 and Prairie Tale: A Memoir by Melissa Gilbert. DB 69159 Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by […]
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Join us as we will be exploring book and reading apps, BARD, Audible, Libby and others. Whether or not you are a pro at using these tools or just curious to learn it’s a great chance to ask questions, share tips, and discover something new. Held at VLR office in Little Canada or via […]
Deafblind Club is a community event open to anyone experiencing combined vision loss and hearing loss! ASL/Interpreting students, volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the Deafblind community are also welcome! Multiple languages are represented including American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. Protactile (PT) is also encouraged! Join us for community updates, socializing and […]
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THE EVENT TODAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN Let’s enjoy the Summer together. You can listen to the Twins game, chat in the rented pavilion or enjoy a stroll in the park. Location: Spooner Park 350 Eli Rd., Little Canada, MN 55117 – UPPER SHELTER Please bring your own lunch. Water, Tea and Coffee […]
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Two great books for July! The Last Lifeboat by Hazel Gaynor, DB118957 and A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, DB 15750 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.
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Guest speaker from Capable Partners Minnesota. Capable Partners' purpose is to provide opportunities for personal growth and independence for physically challenged people and able-bodied partners through participation in fishing, hunting, and related outdoor activities. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#
Cooking with technology. The ins and outs of voice activated appliances! Held at VLR office in Little Canada or 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#
Deafblind Club is a community event open to anyone experiencing combined vision loss and hearing loss! ASL/Interpreting students, volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the Deafblind community are also welcome! Multiple languages are represented including American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. Protactile (PT) is also encouraged! Join us for community updates, socializing and […]
Join us to watch "A Complete Unknown." A biographical drama film about the early life and career of legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dylan. Bonus points if you remember that Bob is a Minnesotan!
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Jon us from 11:30 to 1:30 on July 30th at our Little Canada office to say thank you to Kelly for his 38 years of service. We wish him the best in his retirement.
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Held at the meeting room in the Caribou Coffee at 3354 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55126
Guest speaker Gary Boettcher will be sharing information about many local organizations including the Blind Dart League, the Blind Bowling League, and the American Council for the Blind Minnesota. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#
Get ready for a trip, because we are heading to Hawaii! St. Damien of Molokai: Apostle of the Exiled by Margaret Bunson and Matthew Bunson (DB 128198) A great story of how Father Damien found his vocation caring for the lepers of Molokai. Enjoy reading and come prepared to discuss in August! Held virtually by […]
Deafblind Club is a community event open to anyone experiencing combined vision loss and hearing loss! ASL/Interpreting students, volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the Deafblind community are also welcome! Multiple languages are represented including American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. Protactile (PT) is also encouraged! Join us for community updates, socializing and […]
Held at Spooner Park in Little Canada Let’s enjoy the Summer together. You can listen to the Twins game, chat in the rented pavilion or enjoy a stroll in the park. Location: Spooner Park 350 Eli Rd., Little Canada, MN 55117 – UPPER SHELTER Please bring your own lunch. Water, Tea and Coffee provided, and volunteer […]
JAWS (Job Access with Speech) 101 - Screen Reader Skills for Independence
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We welcome new team owners to join our league! Contact Renee Waclaw at 612-843-3404 by Friday, August 22nd to set up your team and get information about the draft party.
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Call and ask us anything low vision or blind related. We are also up to speed on 80's music bands! Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#
Time for a mystery, so get out your sleuthing tools and see if you can figure out who the murderer is! With a Vengeance by Riley Sager (DB 130305) A train ride, a murderer, and 13 hours to solve everything! Enjoy reading and come prepared to discuss in September! Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 […]
Using AI technology and Chat GPT. Please use the following information to participate via Zoom: 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 meeting room in the Caribou Coffee at 3354 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55126
Deafblind Club is a community event open to anyone experiencing combined vision loss and hearing loss! ASL/Interpreting students, volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the Deafblind community are also welcome! Multiple languages are represented including American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. Protactile (PT) is also encouraged! Join us for community updates, socializing and […]
Join us for “Dead Poets Society” - At a stuffy New England prep school, an unconventional teacher inspires students to view their studies and lives from a more meaningful perspective. Held at VLR office in Little Canada.
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Two families, two centuries, and navigating the end of the world as they know it. Join us for a 2018 book of the year by everyone from NPR to Oprah! Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver (DB 92948) Enjoy reading and come prepared to discuss in October! Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID […]
Linda will discuss her passion for interactive art and tells her personal story of vision loss.
Experience the benefits of a support group and share in the friendship. Held at the meeting room in the Caribou Coffee at 3354 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55126
Deafblind Club is a community event open to anyone experiencing combined vision loss and hearing loss! ASL/Interpreting students, volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the Deafblind community are also welcome! Multiple languages are represented including American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. Protactile (PT) is also encouraged! Join us for community updates, socializing and […]
Accessibility updates to the new 2026 Apple products and software. Held at VLR office in Little Canada or 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#
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If today is Halloween then the movie must be "The Shining." Based on a Stephen King novel this movie is a psychological thriller about the supernatural.
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Sent to the Pacific Northwest to aid the FBI, the case only gets more complicated the more questions Travis Devine asks. To Die For by David Baldacci (DB 125480) Enjoy reading and come prepared to discuss in November! Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#. Use the Minnesota Braille and Talking […]
Held at the meeting room in the Caribou Coffee at 3354 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55126
Deafblind Club is a community event open to anyone experiencing combined vision loss and hearing loss! ASL/Interpreting students, volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the Deafblind community are also welcome! Multiple languages are represented including American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. Protactile (PT) is also encouraged! Join us for community updates, socializing and […]
Building your 2025 Holiday Season technology wish list! We cover the best technology solutions for the low vision and blind that were introduced in 2025. Held at VLR office in Little Canada or 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#
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A VLR Audio Described experience! Join us for “The Christmas Chronicles.” Siblings Kate and Teddy accidently crash Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve. They team up with Santa to recover the reindeer and gifts in time to save Christmas, learning about family and holiday spirit along the way.
Guest speaker Erick Nelson from the Low Vision Store will demonstrate some new low-vision technology. Held at VLR office in Little Canada or 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#
Experience the benefits of a support group and share in the friendship. Held at the meeting room in the Caribou Coffee at 3354 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55126
Deafblind Club is a community event open to anyone experiencing combined vision loss and hearing loss! ASL/Interpreting students, volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the Deafblind community are also welcome! Multiple languages are represented including American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. Protactile (PT) is also encouraged! Join us for community updates, socializing and […]
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Join us for a festive cookie exchange featuring fun games and a simple craft activity. Bring a batch of homemade or bakery cookies to share and enjoy an afternoon with friends. Space is limited to 20 participants. Reserve your spot early by contacting Renee Waclaw at rwaclaw@vlrw.org or at 612-843-3403. Please bring a container for […]
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A VLR Audio Described experience. Join us for "Last Holiday." A heartwarming romantic comedy leading to lessons in living life to the fullest.
Join us for a presentation by VLR Board Member and Low Vision Certified Specialist Dr. Chris Palmer. He will discuss his work supporting individuals with macular degeneration, including the use of low vision goggles. Dr. Palmer will also have time for questions from attendees. Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#
Filled with family ties, both rekindled and new, and sparkling with Christmas magic, Bright Lights, Big Christmas delivers everything Mary Kay Andrews fans adore, all tied up in a hilarious, romantic gem of a novel. Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews (DB 116380) Enjoy reading and come prepared to discuss in December! Held virtually by […]
Held at the meeting room in the Caribou Coffee at 3354 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55126
Deafblind Club is a community event open to anyone experiencing combined vision loss and hearing loss! ASL/Interpreting students, volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the Deafblind community are also welcome! Multiple languages are represented including American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. Protactile (PT) is also encouraged! Join us for community updates, socializing and […]