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
- The Business of Being Blind
- Organizer: Future In Sight https://futureinsight.org/
- When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7:00 pm–8:30 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada)
- Why You Should Attend: Hear inspiring real-world stories from people who are blind or visually impaired and working in a variety of careers. Learn from their experiences, challenges, successes, and advice about employment.
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- Beyond the Basics: Navigate, Review, and Present More Effectively in PowerPoint Using JAWS
- Organizer: Vispero
- When: Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 PM, Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Why You Should Attend: Advanced PowerPoint skills can help you navigate complex slides, examine visual elements, and deliver presentations with confidence. This webinar will demonstrate practical strategies for working more efficiently with PowerPoint using JAWS.
- ACVREP Credits: ACVREP credits will be available for those who attend the live webinar.
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- FIS Tech: The Tech Think Tank - Tech Q&A with a panel of techies
- Organizer: Future In Sight https://futureinsight.org/
- When: Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:30 am–12:00 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada)
- Why You Should Attend: Bring your technology questions to a panel of experienced tech users. Get practical tips, solutions, and perspectives on assistive technology while exploring ways to make everyday technology work better.
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- Quarterly Vision Webinar: Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
- Organizer: Foundation Fighting Blindness
- When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada)
- Why You Should Attend: Join us for our upcoming Quarterly Vision Webinar, sponsored by Viridian Therapeutics. This educational session features leading experts Dr. Jody Abrams and Dr. Prem Subramanian sharing key insights into the latest developments, clinical advancements, and future directions in managing Thyroid Eye Disease (TED).
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- FIS Tech: The Goodreads App
- Organizer: Future In Sight https://futureinsight.org/
- When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 10:30 am–12:30 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada)
- Why You Should Attend: Discover how Goodreads can help you organize your reading life, track books, find accessible reading lists, and uncover personalized recommendations. Learn to navigate the app independently and find your next great read.
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- Pathways & Problem Solving: Real-World Experience - Conquering the Holiday Rush & Retail Chaos
- Organizer: Future In Sight
- When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada)
- Why You Should Attend: Prepare for the holiday shopping rush with practical strategies for navigating crowds, sensory challenges, and busy stores. Share ideas for orientation, arrival logistics, self-advocacy, and confident shopping.
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- Travel Passport Club: Tanzania
- Organizer: Future In Sight
- When: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada)
- Why You Should Attend: Take a virtual journey to Tanzania and explore the animals of the Ngorongoro Crater before climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Hear fascinating stories and experience an unforgettable adventure from wherever you are.
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- Prodigi for Windows: Live Overview
- Organizer: HumanWare
- When: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 12:00 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada)
- Why You Should Attend: Prodigi for Windows helps people with low vision read, understand, and work with information more easily. In this short session, we will demonstrate how Prodigi magnifies text, converts printed pages to speech, organizes documents, and answers questions using the AI Assistant.
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- FIS Tech: Lumin with Pat Quinn from Luminade
- Organizer: Future In Sight
- When: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:30 am–12:00 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada) — Zoom
- Why You Should Attend: Discover Lumin, a voice-powered assistant designed for blind and low-vision users. See how it can summarize email, describe photo attachments, and draft replies through a live demonstration with Pat Quinn from Luminade.
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Upcoming Events
- Ray-Ban Meta AI Smart Glasses Training for Veterans
- Organizer: Future In Sight https://futureinsight.org/
- When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 11:00 am–12:00 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada) — Keene, NH. <Click Here to Register>
- Why You Should Attend: Veterans with vision loss can learn to use Ray-Ban Meta AI Smart Glasses and receive a free pair. Get hands-on setup, personalized training, and ongoing support for greater independence in daily life.
- Accessible Voting Training on the OmniBallot Tablet (Events)
- Organizer: Future In Sight https://futureinsight.org/
- When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:30 pm–3:30 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada) — Derry, NH. <Click Here to Register>
- When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada) — Portsmouth, NH. <Click Here to Register>
- Why You Should Attend: Prepare to vote independently by learning how to use the accessible OmniBallot Tablet. This virtual training will explain the system and help you feel more confident casting a private, accessible ballot.
- Easter Seals Massachusetts Presents: 55+ Health and Wellness Fair
- Organizer: Easter Seals MA and Senate President Karen Spilka
- When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada)
- Where: Keefe Technical School, 750 Winter St., Framingham, MA
- Why You Should Attend: Learn about resources and services from dozens of exhibitors and workshops. Participate in activities, enjoy a FREE breakfast and lunch, listen to live music, and more! Open to all MetroWest residents aged 55 and over, and those who care about them.
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- Settings and Gestures Galore! iOS Without Vision
- Organizer: Future In Sight
- When: Wednesday, October 21, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Where: Keene, NH
- Why You Should Attend: This workshop focuses on using Voiceover and gestures to navigate the iPhone/iPad interface for those with limited or no vision. Participants must live in NH, be 55 or older, be able to provide a recent eye report, and have a corrected acuity no greater than 20/50.
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- Manchester – Free Braille Class
- Organizer: UR Community Cares
- When: Monday, November 2, 2026, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada)
- Where: UR Community Tech Center, 153 Spruce Street, Manchester, CT
- Why You Should Attend: People from all towns are welcome to attend a free beginner braille class provided by UR Community Cares that is instructed by Kristen Dockendorff.
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- Ray-Ban Meta AI Smart Glasses Training for Veterans
- Organizer: Future In Sight
- When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada)
- Where: Portsmouth, NH
- Why You Should Attend: Veterans with vision loss can learn to use Ray-Ban Meta AI Smart Glasses and receive a free pair. Get hands-on setup, personalized training, and ongoing support to use the glasses more independently.
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- Carroll Center for the Blind: 90th Anniversary Open House
- Organizer: The Carroll Center for the Blind
- When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern time (U.S. and Canada)
- Where: The Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre Street, Newton, MA
- Why You Should Attend: Join us for a special afternoon as we commemorate the Carroll Center for the Blind's 90th Anniversary. Drop in anytime during the afternoon to enjoy an interactive Journey Through History passport experience, historical exhibits, and more.
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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 Webinar Series
- Freedom Scientific Training Center
- 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.
