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Join Us for an Exploration of the New Optelec Compact 8!
Want to learn about the new and unique features of the latest portable video magnifier from Optelec? Join us for a step-by-step webinar on how to get the most from the new Optelec Compact 8. Don’t miss out on this educational hour as we demonstrate live and answer your questions in real-time!
Read more!Visit us at the 38th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference
We are excited to head to Anaheim for the 38th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference happening March 13-17, 2023. We invite you to join us during any of our official sessions in Platinum 5 and in the exhibit hall in the Marquis Ballroom Booth 503. Joe, Jerry, and Bill will be available for product demonstrations and to answer any questions you may have.
Read more!February is Low Vision Awareness Month
What does the term “Low Vision” mean? The term “low vision” is often used to describe the vision of a person with an eye disease or condition in which visual acuity is 20/70 or greater in the better-seeing eye and cannot be corrected or improved with regular eyeglasses.
Read more!January is National Eye Care Month!
National Eye Care Month celebrates your eyes and focuses on caring for your vision. If one of your resolutions this year is to get healthy, caring for your eyes should be at the top of your list! Did you know that many common health conditions can be discovered during an annual eye exam, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol?
Read more!Thank You for an Amazing Year!
We would like to express our appreciation for all of you and thank you for helping us make this past year so successful. Our most memorable moments this past year were when we connected directly with you at tradeshows or over Zoom during our training webinars.
Read more!A Holiday Gift Guide from Optelec
Have you been searching for the perfect gift for friends and family? Give a gift that is meaningful, practical, and shows how much you care. For your loved ones with low vision, receiving a gift that gets them back to doing what they love is priceless.
Read more!Challenging Expectations: At Work
Starting at a very young age, people begin to think about what they want to do and who they want to be when they grow up. Once they experience different aspects of life and pursue varying avenues of education, these expectations may change. People may face challenges and obstacles while striving to achieve their goals or get their dream job.
Read more!Challenging Expectations: At School
Did you know there are 57,983 registered legally blind school-age children in the United States? This number is expected to continue to grow substantially. For these school-aged children and young adults pursuing a college degree, access to printed and digital materials is essential for their educational success.
Read more!Celebrate Senior Health and Fitness Day – What Gets You Moving?
May 25th is Senior Health and Fitness Day; a day to focus on nothing but the healthy and positive things in life. More than 100,000 older adults across the United States will be participating in this event! Will you be one of them?
Read more!Join us at the 37th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference!
Every year we eagerly anticipate attending the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference and having the opportunity to connect with everyone in person. Last year we were happy to participate in the virtual event but missed the face-to-face interactions. We are excited to be back in Anaheim, CA this year for the 37th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference!
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