1995 Ford Thunderbird, 2-door, automatic, V8, with all luxury features. recently smogged and safety checked by Tom’s Monterey Auto Repair. Well maintained and drives well. Asking $2,150.00 or best offer.
Call Russ Hatch at (831) 659-5360 for info regarding donations or purchases of vehicles.Sign up by July 9th for the:
BBQ & Horseshoe Tourney, a Fundraiser
Toro Park, Buckeye area ($6.00 park vehicle fee)
Saturday, July 14, 2007
12:30 BBQ - by Goodtime Catering’s Joe Solis - $20.00 a plate
8:30 start -Horseshoe Tourney - $50 entry (lunch, entry, t-shirt)
Call Jeannie for more info at 649-3505.
Birdhouse Raffle - $5.00 a ticket
August 25, 2007 at the BVIC - two events will simultaneously take place:
LECTURE SERIES
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Eric Del Piero. Vision Loss Caused by Diabetes. Dr. Del Piero, a trained retina and vitreous specialist is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the George Washington University School of Medicine. He has been in private practice as an ophthalmologist in Monterey since July 1985 and lectures at the UCSF and at Natividad Medical Center.
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Chesney Fuchs. Diabetic Care & Management Ms. Fuchs, a certified diabetes educator and a registered nurse has been working at the Natividad Medical Center since 2005. Her advanced expertise includes teaching patients with low vision/blindness and training other diabetes education professionals.
Reservations are required by Aug. 21st for the lectures as space is limited. Please call the BVIC at (831) 649-3505 to make a reservation.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION Open to the public from 9:30 - 1:30 Reservations are not needed. Seven vendors will show adapted devices and provide community resources.
There will be a ceremony for our 2007 VISTA grantees. These visually impaired students attend Monterey County schools.
REFRESHMENTS 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Book Reader - The Book Reader is a device that looks like a scanner, but has a thicker body. When connected to a PC computer it works like a reading machine and a video magnifier combined. Place printed text like the page of a book on the device and press a button. The Book Reader scans it, then reads it aloud, and also displays the enlarged text and images on the computer monitor. The scanned material can be saved for later use or transferred to a portable MP3 player.
This is a wonderful reading tool for someone who already has a computer and only costs about $700. The combination of speech and large print helps reduce eyestrain from the fatigue of reading. We highly recommend it to computer literate clients who enjoy reading.
Call Moonset at 649-3505 for a demonstration
VISTA Program Update
Alex, one of our younger VISTA grant recipients has severe vision loss. His V.I. teacher said he is a very bright and curious five year old who likes stories and games. Because of the potential for losing more sight, Alex is learning to read using both large print and braille. At our Clinic, Alex had the opportunity to see his favorite cartoons enlarged by using our computer with adaptive software. Using a text-to-voice device called Book Reader, he was able to listen to stories from a regular story book.As a VISTA grantee, Alex was given a computer equipped with magnifying software and the Book Reader. He and his mother are learning to use these devices together.
Do You Get Enough Vitamin D?
If you are protecting your eyes by avoiding sunlight, you may also be depriving yourself of a natural source of vitamin D. Vitamin D allows your body to absorb enough calcium for strong bones. It is also important for protection against muscle weakness and the risk of breast cancer, prostrate cancer, and colon cancer.
Our Clinic library has articles available pertaining to research, information, and even suggestions concerning this & other topics.
Wear the Right Type of Sunglasses: Protect your eyes and improve contrast Many of our patients have retinal disease and are photosensitive. Sun light and glare can be painful, so they depend on sunglasses for comfort and protection. Glare and ultra violet rays from sunlight are things to avoid because they will not only further damage the retina, but can also increase difficulties with functional vision. Wearing darker sunglasses can decrease the ability to see preventing sufficient light to be received by the retina. The choices are comfort or seeing more. Wearing the right kind of sunglasses will help resolve this dilemma. Good sunglasses allow you to enjoy sunshine and also maximize your vision.
What qualities make a pair of sunglasses right for you?
Sunglasses with all these qualities can cost more than $20, but good sunglasses are not necessarily expensive. At our Clinic, we have good sunglasses available for $35.00, but an evaluation for sunglasses or glare control is essential. If you have questions or need assistance please call for an appointment.
Dispose of it. Much is trash you thought you might need or We all have some degree of clutter. If you’re tired of moving it around, stepping over it, and losing important items, it’s time to take control . What should you do?
You will save time and lessen frustration once things are organized and in their proper place. Robin can help with labeling & organizing.
We have a client who attends the Adaptive PE course at MPC. She is visually impaired, and has other physical challenges. This motivated individual is committed to the Adaptive PE course, but is unable to pay for the transportation from Seaside to the community college. She normally attends the class four times a week. The cost for transportation from RIDE’s (the MST para-transit) is $5.00 each trip ($20.00 per week). If you would like to help sponsor this person please send a check to the BVIC and write RIDE’s sponsor in the memo. Thanks for caring.
A very special thank you to Cathy Cole for the tremendous job she did organizing a memorable outing for our members. Cathy was the event coordinator for the project called Music to My Ears. Thank you to Mr. Joseph Truskot of the Monterey Symphony for contributing the tickets to the afternoon concert at Sherwood Hall. Our members were enraptured by the beautiful music. Cathy, you are truly appreciated for organizing such a wonderful affair.
We welcome Steve Doolittle to the BVIC. Steve is our new Low Vision Clinic Assistant and we are all pleased to have him on board.
A local couple recently encountered people who came to their home offering services. Unfortunately they turned out to be con artists who were paid upfront, did not provide the service, and then were never heard from again. Many of us are trusting, but it is important to be careful. If you need work done or a service performed get a recommendation from someone you trust. Ask for references. Then check the reference. If someone telephones you to confirm your credit card or bank account information and then asks you for the personal information, do not give it out. Only give out your personal information by mail, phone, or email if you initiated the contact and know the source. Never take a stranger no matter how nice or professional they seem to your bank to withdraw money.
Resources;
Alliance on Aging, Information & Assistance: 1-800-510-2020
Consumer fraud should be reported directly to the District Attorney's Consumer/Environmental Protection Unit. (831) 647-7770
July 26, 2007 marks the 17th anniversary of the signing into law of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). To commemorate the
signing, the City of Pacific Grove and its Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Advisory Committee are holding an ADA Fair
Participants will include professionals who design, manufacture and sell assistive devices, products and services intended to improve the lives of persons with disabilities, architects who create designs accommodating individuals with disabilities, and businesses that define the community of persons with disabilities as their customers. Special guests will include a motivational speaker and a panel of architects to discuss universal design.
The event is on Saturday, August 4, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., at the Sally Griffin Active Center, 700 Jewell Avenue, Pacific Grove. It is open to the public free of charge and children are welcome. Continental breakfast, light lunch, and afternoon snacks provided. Please contact Robin Whiteley, ADA Compliance Advisory Committee Member at 645-9514 for info.
Dr. Feel Good, Steve Kane reminds people to contact him at 375-6677 if there is anything you’re interested in attending. Be it a play, concert, or sporting event.