Vision Loss Resources

Movie Day at VLR!
2025-03-28 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | VLR Little Canada, 3230 Spruce Street, Little Canada, MN, 55117, United States
“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

Virtual Support Group - Exploring the benefits of belonging to a low vision support group
2025-03-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Only, MN, United States
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#

In Person Support Group – Exploring the benefits of belonging to a low vision support group
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Caribou Coffee – Little Canada, 3354 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN, 55126, United States
Held at the meeting room in the Caribou Coffee at 3354 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55126

Deafblind Club
2025-03-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Online Only, MN, United States
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 connection to the Deafblind community. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

In Person and Online Mobile Technology
2025-03-14 11:00 - 12:30 | VLR Little Canada, 3230 Spruce Street, Little Canada, MN, 55117, United States
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#

Readers Choice Book Club
2025-03-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Only, MN, United States
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 ID 79521565#. Use the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library Catalog to order or download the book with your BARD account.

Virtual Question Connection!
2025-03-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only, MN, United States
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 with DB children with access to needed technology, equipment, and/or training to improve or maintain independence, safety, and participation or access to community and/or family.
Held virtually by calling number 612-843-2594 and by entering ID 79521565#

Movie Day at VLR!
2025-02-28 11:00 - 12:30 | VLR Little Canada, 3230 Spruce Street, Little Canada, MN, 55117, United States
“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.

Virtual Support Group – Exploring the benefits of belonging to a low vision support group
2025-02-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Only, MN, United States

In Person Support Group – Exploring the benefits of belonging to a low vision support group
2025-02-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Caribou Coffee, 3354 Rice Street, Little Canada, 55126, United States

Deafblind Club
2025-02-15 11:00 - 13:30, 2024-12-21 11:00 - 13:30 | St Peder’s Church, 4600 E 42nd Street, Minneapolis, 55406, United States
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 accompanied by an adult.
Held at St. Peder’s Church
4600 E 42nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406

In Person Mobile Technology
2025-02-14 12:00 - 13:30 | VLR Little Canada, 3230 Spruce Street, Little Canada, MN, 55117, United States
Voice activated technology: using digital devices like Echo/Alexa, Appel Air pod, and Google Home.
Held at VLR office in Little Canada

Readers Choice Book Club
2025-02-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Only, MN, United States
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.

Virtual Question Connection - Get your questions answered!
2025-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only, MN, United States
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#

Movie day at VLR!
2025-01-31 11:00 - 13:00 | VLR Little Canada, 3230 Spruce Street, Little Canada, MN, 55117, United States
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!

Winter Party!
2025-01-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Sunrise Bank, 2525 Wabash Ave., St. Paul, MN, 55114
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

In-Person Support Group – Exploring the benefits of belonging to a low vision support group
2025-01-22 12:00 - 13:30 | VLR Little Canada, 3230 Spruce Street, Little Canada, MN, 55117, United States
Held at the VLR office in Little Canada

Virtual Technology
2025-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Only, MN, United States
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#

Deafblind Club - CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME COLD
2025-01-18 11:00 - 13:30 | St Peder’s Church, 4600 E 42nd Street, Minneapolis, 55406, United States

In-Person Mobile Technology
2025-01-14 12:00 - 13:30 | VLR Little Canada, 3230 Spruce Street, Little Canada, MN, 55117, United States
What’s new in Low Vision Technology

Virtual “Question Connection!” Do you have a question about vision loss?
2025-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only, MN, United States
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#

Readers Choice Book Club
2025-01-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Only, MN, United States
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.

Virtual Support Group– Exploring the benefits of belonging to a low vision support group
2025-01-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Only, MN, United States

In Person Support Group – Exploring the benefits of belonging to a low vision support group
2024-12-18 12:00 - 13:30 | VLR Little Canada, 3230 Spruce Street, Little Canada, MN, 55117, United States
Held at our office in Little Canada

Virtual Technology - Using Siri and Apple AI
2024-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Only, MN, United States
