October 2018
OrCam Workshop
The OrCam device is a small camera which is connected by a thin cable to a small computer designed to fit in the wearer’s pocket. The system clips on to the wearer’s glasses with a small magnet and uses a bone-conduction speaker to offer clear speech as it reads aloud the words or object pointed to by the user. The system is designed to both recognize and speak “text in the wild,” a term used to describe newspaper articles as…
Find out more »Macular Degeneration Overview
Join us for this informative and easy to understand presentation about this common eye disease. Dr. Greg Waldorf, director of INSIGHT’s pediatric low vision program, along with some optometry students from MCPHS University will provide an easy to understand description of what the disease is, an overview of the symptoms, current treatments, and a look at any advancements in prevention and treatment that are in the pipeline. There will also be time for general questions and answers. Friends and family…
Find out more »November 2018
Creating Tactile Maps
Tactile maps, whether simple or complex, handmade or created on a 3D printer, are a great way for people with visual impairments to learn routes, get oriented to new places, and avoid potential obstacles. You can make a tactile map that guides you through your home, workplace, neighborhood, a favorite restaurant, store, or a place that you will be visiting for the first time. During this workshop you will learn how to build and use a tactile map and also…
Find out more »Making Simple Dips
The holidays are almost upon us, which means lots of family gatherings and parties. At this hands on workshop we will demonstrate some simple recipes for making delicious dips that everyone will enjoy. As part of this fun and interactive workshop we will talk about strategies for organizing and finding ingredients in your home, making recipes more accessible, and putting all of the ingredients together to make something great. Each participant will leave with samples of all of the prepared…
Find out more »Overview of Non-24 Disorder
Non-24 is a sleep disorder that some people experience when they lose all or part of their vision. Due to their lack of light perception a person’s body clock may become unsynchronized with the environment leading to difficulty sleeping at night and trouble staying awake during the day. At this workshop a nurse along with a person from Vanda Pharmaceuticals will present an overview of the condition and discuss possible treatment options. This workshop is ideal for people who think…
Find out more »Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »December 2018
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »January 2019
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »February 2019
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »March 2019
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »April 2019
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »May 2019
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »June 2019
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »July 2019
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »August 2019
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »September 2019
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »October 2019
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »November 2019
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »December 2019
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »January 2020
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »February 2020
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »March 2020
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
Find out more »April 2020
Book Club
Join us for lively discussion at our monthly book club at INSIGHT. Each month club attendees read a book that has been chosen by the group. At the meeting the participants discuss various aspects of the book including the plot, characters, and overall themes and messages. The books that are chosen are all available through the free National Library Service (NLS) Talking Books program.
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