Assistive Technology Experts
New England Low Vision and Blindness Webinar and Events
New England Low Vision and Blindness, in conjunction with our business partners, is pleased to offer the following Low Vision webinars and training.
Upcoming Webinars
- Envision Community Webinar
- When: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- What You Will Learn: As we head into Spring and the 2nd quarter of the year (already!), catch up with the Envision team on all things Ally and glasses related.
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- SuperNova Education Kit in the Classroom - Empowering Students with Low Vision
- When: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- What You Will Learn: Simon Kitchen from Dolphin will be presenting “SuperNova Education Kit in the Classroom: Empowering Students with Low Vision.” Register to learn more about this comprehensive and easy to use software for students with low vision and blindness.
- ACVREP Credits: ACVREP credits will be available for those who attend the webinar.
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- The Power of Productivity: Accessing Copilot in Office 365 with JAWS
- When: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 12:00 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada)
- What You Will Learn: Microsoft Copilot is an AI-driven productivity tool integrated directly into the Office 365 suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. It functions as an intelligent assistant that can draft content, analyze data, and summarize lengthy email threads based on your specific prompts and existing files. By utilizing Copilot with JAWS, you can leverage powerful automation and natural language commands to navigate complex documents and streamline your daily workflow entirely from the keyboard.
- ACVREP Credits: ACVREP credits will be available for those who attend the live webinar.
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- Six Tips for Managing the New Outlook Calendar with JAWS
- When: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 12:00 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada)
- What You Will Learn: The New Outlook is Microsoft’s modern version of Outlook for Windows that unifies mail, calendar, and contacts in a streamlined, web-based experience. The calendar includes a new layout and integrated scheduling tools to make managing meetings and events more efficient.
- ACVREP Credits: ACVREP credits will be available for those who attend the live webinar.
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Upcoming Events
- Lowell Association for the Blind: Oprah Speaks
- When: Thursday, March 5, 2026 10 am - 12 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Where: Lowell Association for the Blind, 169 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell MA, 01852
- What You Will Learn: Oprah’s secret to measuring the worthiness of life. Oprah speaks to how we are worthy of a good life not because of external things but of the acknowledgement of our inside.
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- Lowell Association for the Blind: National Popcorn Lover's Day
- When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10 am - 12 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Where: Lowell Association for the Blind, 169 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852
- What Will You Learn: Come enjoy a sampling of familiar and unfamiliar flavors of popcorn!
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Professional Development
When: We will work to accommodate your schedule
What You Will Learn: New England Low Vision and Blindness is pleased to invite you to consider the value of investing a Portion of Your Budget in Professional Development for your staff. In this Workshop, you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide staff with new technology proficiency to increase their value to their clients.
- Customize technology experience relevant to your staff.
- Experience hands-on with all the leading technology, including low vision glasses.
- Understand educator and vocational systems.
- Understand how to navigate and organize all the low vision and blindness technology.
- Learn about built-in accessibility features and key tips of existing mainstream technology.
- Learn cutting-edge tips on when to implement assistive technology or built-in accessibility options.
- Learn how the leading technology and training help maximize functional vision.
- Learn about the leading software and when to consider.
- And much more!
Remote Training Services
Learn the Latest Tech Skills from the Comfort of Your Home! Our Remote Training Services provide training nationally for all of your technical needs.
Our Remote Training Packages
Our remote training services are designed to assist individuals with visual impairments in learning and mastering computer and other digital skills from the comfort of their own home.
The experienced Assistive Technology professionals at New England Low Vision and Blindness use a variety of tools and techniques, including screen sharing, text-to-speech software, and other assistive technologies to deliver interactive and engaging training sessions.
Our comprehensive training programs are delivered through remote sessions, available in hourly increments customized for the client's individual needs. Each training session is delivered by an experienced Assistive Technology professional to ensure the highest quality of instruction.
Highlighted Packages Include:
- Vision Technology Training
- Windows Training
- Mac OS Training
- Smartphones & Tablets Training
- Apps Training
Past Webinars and Training
For those of you who may have missed past training, you can find the following links:
- New England Low Vision and Blindness:
- Dr. Caroline Toomey-Gitto, OD explains "Functional Vision” and its importance in working with people who are visually impaired https://youtu.be/DDje0vul0VI
- HumanWare:
- Freedom Scientific:
- Vispero:
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About New England Low Vision and Blindness
New England Low Vision and Blindness uniquely brings hope through technology, training, and care. We are a full-service assistive technology rehabilitation training provider. We offer nearly 100% of all major electronic low vision, blindness, and software products, and an assistive technology showroom center.
We provide ‘patient choice’ showcasing numerous technology options from the world's most respected suppliers, all in line with one's individualized budgetary limits and personal, educational, or professional goals. We also provide custom training solutions and troubleshooting support.
Widely known, tested, and trusted throughout New England, our team brings 100+ years of low vision experience. Our talent, technology, and training offerings are unmatched and highly respected. We are an extremely unique and extraordinary resource for anyone suffering from vision loss in New England. We are here to help.
Through our free demonstrations - either at our conveniently located assistive technology showroom or in their home, office, or school - clients experience a relaxed 2-hour free personal assessment of almost 100% of all low vision and blindness technologies available on the market.
To learn more about how we Bring Hope to people who are blind or have low vision, contact a Technology Specialist at New England Low Vision and Blindness please call our toll-free number at 888-211-6933 or email us at info@nelowvision.com.