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COVID-19 UPDATE

May 28, 2020 By admin

Due to the Coronavirus, services we provide to clients through Project Independence are being delivered by remote or virtual processes via the phone, smartphone, tablet, or computer. All  person-to-person services are on hold. When these services resume, they will  resume with strict safety protocol in place following CDC and Georgia Department of Health guidelines.

We urge everyone to be safe.

 

Visit the CDC website to stay current with recommendations

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GaAER Spring Conference- Don’t miss it!

February 11, 2020 By admin

a picture of the Ga AER logo2020 Theme: Technology

MARCH 16-17, 2020

This  two day conference on “Technology” will feature concurrent sessions and a panel discussion on the technology used by individuals who are blind or visually impaired.  The conference will once again be held at the R.T. Jones memorial library.

There’s still time to purchase your ticket!

·        AER Member 2-Day Admission $110

·        Non-Member of AER 2-Day Admission $200

·        AER Member One Day Admission $85

·        Non-Member of AER One Day Admission $130

Please visit the link below to learn more and to purchase tickets:

GaAER  Spring Conference

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019- OrCam Demo Day

September 10, 2019 By admin

OrCam MyEye Demonstration

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CLICK THE IMAGE TO SEE A VIDEO OF THE MYEYE

Magnifiers.com and ORCAM are hosting an upcoming ORCAM Demo Day at Disability Connections, Cernter for Independent Living in Macon, GA.

Call the number below to sign up for a private demonstration of the OrCam MyEye and discover hot it reads text, recognizes faces and identifies products with a tap, glance or verbal command.

Date:  Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Time:  11:00 AM- 3:00 PM  ***BY APPOINTMENT ONLY***

Location:  Disability Connections

3695 Broadway

Macon, GA  31206

Call:  800-541-7903 For an Appointment

 

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GVEST 2019~ OCTOBER 16-18TH 2019

September 10, 2019 By admin

vifga AND AER will both have a presence at the GVEST 2019 Conference

Here’s what you can expect:

vifGA: Stop by our booth and try simulators and other products to assist with visual diagnosis. Register for a Gift Card Giveaway
AER: Stop by and learn about the AER, get membership information and register for a Gift Card Giveaway

GET THE DETAILSBROCHURE OF gvest 2019 ACTIVITIES

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GaAER 2020 Call for Papers-Deadline is Oct. 31, 2019

September 10, 2019 By admin

The Georgia chapter of the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired Is Accepting Presenterswendy mons at a support group

MARCH 16-17, 2020

We are looking forward to our two day conference on “Technology” featuring concurrent sessions and a panel discussion on the technology used by individuals who are blind or visually impaired.  We will once again be holding our conference at the R.T. Jones memorial library. More information to come! We hope you will join us!

Call for Presenters

We are in the process of accepting proposals for presentations. The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2019. Accepted proposals/ presenters will be notified by November 30th. Those interested in presenting should complete the Call for Presenters Form.

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COVID-19 UPDATE

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GaAER Spring Conference- Don’t miss it!

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