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KEEPING AFLOAT - Through the kindness of the Catherine Mackay Hancock Trust we were gifted $5,000.
The VISTA, Visually Impaired Students Technology Assistance Program, received a tremendous boost with a $13,500 grant from the Grover Hermann Foundation Fund and the Helen R Doe Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County. This worthwhile program helps visually impaired children receive technology and training that helps them succeed at school as well as at home.
Mr. Sal Nicita presented Jeannie & Cheri a very generous check from the Estate of Mary Toole. The planned giving left to assist others is a tribute to the caring person that Mrs. Toole was.
Kathy Henson had an extensive and cherished collection of porcelain, designer dolls (Seymour Mann, Betty Jane Carter, Marie Osmond and more). The collection will sold on Saturday, July 16, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Center located at 225 Laurel Avenue in Pacific Grove. These beautiful dolls (upwards of 75) range in size from 9” to 24” and are exquisite. The majority of the dolls have their original box and most come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Many are limited edition and signed. They may be sold individually or as a collection. Stop by and see them, you won’t be disappointed.
It’s enjoyable to have the glorious and sunny days of summer. Remember protection from the sun’s beautiful yet harmful UV rays is important to good eye health. Speaking of eye health May was Healthy Vision month. Have you had your annual eye exam? If not, schedule it today with your eye professional.
Great donated vehicles for sale to benefit the BVIC. All reasonable offers will be considered. For info or to donate a vehicle call Russ Hatch at 659-5360 or the BVIC.
LOW VISION SUPPORT – Janet Wilson and Dr. Diana Case continue have meetings on the 2nd Monday of the month held at the BVIC from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We encourage you to attend. Please call Jeannie if you have questions or need more information.
The next shipment will go out the 3rd week of August, with scheduled arrival in Iraq for Sept. 11th.That gives us lots of time to write cards and pick up a few things here and there to send. (No chocolate / no Pringles!). Show your support & drop off a card or goodies at the BVIC (8:30 to 1:30 weekdays).
Descriptive video has been a source of enjoyment for many, enabling people who are blind or those with partial sight to watch movies and TV programs. While music videos are the norm for contemporary musicians and their fans people who are visually impaired have been unable to get the true experience of a music video. Leave it to music icon, Steve Wonder to blaze a trail for others with the first musical descriptive video. Stevie’s newest video "So What the Fuss" allows a person with vision loss the complete experience of a music video with the use of audio description. Hip hop artist, Busta Rhymes, describes scenes from the video adding another dimension to completely appreciating the art of a music video. The contemporary style of Rhymes’ audio description complement’s Wonder’s music. According to Wonder’s website, two versions of the video will be released; the 1st will be a traditional music video and the 2nd will be accompanied with video description, which airs on all SAP-accessible TV channels. "Until now music videos have been very one-dimensional for those who are blind or with low vision," said Wonder in a statement. Hopefully other musicians will follow Stevie’s example.
Robin Whiteley takes her Braille instruction very seriously and when a student misses class they must write a letter (in Braille of course) explaining why they were absent. Sonja Jackson has been a conscientious and enthusiastic student, but last week she had a legitimate excuse for missing class. Sonja’s Brailled letter explained that the Home & Garden TV(HGTV) network were taping a segment of their new show called “Offbeat America” at her home. Sonja & her husband, J Jackson’s home in Pacific Grove is known as “The Butterfly House”. The colorful home has been artistically and lovingly decorated by her husband J with a multitude of butterflies. The Butterfly House was created by J using bright colors so Sonja could see them. HGTV taped a lot of outdoor scenes of their home and also of Sonja reading Braille. The show will be aired some time in July.
More on MACUGEN…
Nearly 11% of people in the US with Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) have active blood vessel growth and blood vessel leakage from wet (neovascular) AMD. Macugen is the new drug that retards the growth of new blood vessels. It is an “open label” drug which is injected into the eye normally every six weeks during a two year treatment. An anesthesia is used. After the injection patients are watched for an increase in intraocular pressure and endophthalmitis. Reports state the Medicare part B allowable for Macugen is 106% of the average sale of price of $1,054 per injection. Many secondary insurances cover the drug. It is a costly therapy, but for many the benefits outweigh the costs.
The Center will be closed on Monday, the 4th of July.
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Laurel Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950