Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

CCBVI is closed today in observance of Presidents' Day. Happy birthday, Presidents Washington and Lincoln! #GeorgeWashington #AbrahamLincoln #PresidentsDay https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/presidents-day

CCBVI wishes everyone a very healthy, happy Valentine's Day. Feel the love--and get an annual eye exam. #ValentinesDay #FeelTheLove #GetAnEyeExam

Low vision does not mean giving up things you enjoy. CCBVI can show you ways to maintain independence. Call (209) 466-3836, extension 201 for more information. #LowVision #IndependentLiving #VisionRehabilitation

#CCBVI wishes everyone a very healthy, safe holiday season and thanks the community for supporting its mission during this unprecedented time. Remote operations will resume on January 4, 2021. #HappyHolidays #HappyNewYearInAdvance #ThankYou #Community

Be sure to visit your eye care professional for an annual eye exam. Read the ways a regular exam differs from a low vision exam. #LowVisionAssessment #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #EyeExam https://www.afb.org/aw/14/2/15842

Transportation remains a challenge for people who are blind or visually impaired, especially older individuals who are blind. #CCBVI offers Orientation and Mobility (O&M) training that includes best practices to access public transportation. https://www.nadtc.org//white-canes-buses-trains-and-autom/ #OIB #OrientationAndMobility #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #Transportation #OAndM #Accessibility #CaneTravel

Are you among the 20% of Americans who can correctly identify the three main causes of blindness? 2020 is the Year of the Eye and the perfect time to get smart about eye health. Learn more: https://www.aao.org/2020-year-of-the-eye #YearOfTheEye #PublicHealth #Blindness #EyeHealth #HealthTips

Always remember to purchase safe gifts and toys, especially during this time of the year. And, if buying through #Amazon, be sure to shop Amazon Smile and select Community Center for the Blind in Stockton as your charity. #YouShopAmazonGives #CCBVI #AmazonSmile https://www.aao.org/eye-health/news/buying-safe-toys #SafeToys #AAO #HolidayGifts #ChildrensEyeSafety

The iPhone can now detect people around you, tell you where they are and how far away--very helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. #iPhone #PeopleDetection #Blindness #LowVision http://ow.ly/P8BE50CfvSb

Diabetic eye diseases are treatable if detected early. Be aware you may not notice symptoms in the early stages, so be sure to schedule an eye exam at least annually. https://nationaltoday.com/diabetic-eye-disease-month/

Did you know November is National Diabetes and Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month? In his latest post, VisionAware Peer Advisor, Steve Kelley, shares some ins...ights for diabetes management and self-advocacy in his role as a vision rehab therapist. Share this valuable info with someone who can use it! See more

By 2030, an estimated 11 million people will have diabetic retinopathy. If you have diabetes, make sure you keep your health on TRACK! Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov//diabetic-eye-/national-diabetes-month

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. An annual eye exam can aid with early detection! https://www.facebook.com/etnbvc/videos/708465629665424 #DiabeticRetinopathy #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Lyft and Uber are offering discounts to voter service centers or ballot drop boxes. Use code 2020VOTE to receive 50% off one ride up to $10.00 to any voter service center or drop box with Lyft; receive 50% off a roundtrip, up to $7.00 each way, to and from a voter service center with Uber. And, San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) will offer free Election Day services to voter service centers on November 3. "Buses for Democra...cy" will be available all day for passengers on RTD's fixed routes, Van Go! and Dial-A-Ride. #BusesForDemocracy #Vote2020 #YourVoteCounts https://www.lyft.com//helping-more-people-get-to-the-polls https://www.uber.com//uber-announces-2020-get-out-the-vo/ See more

Halloween is just a couple of days from now. Be familiar with the safety guidelines for everyone--from trick-or-treaters to candy distributors.

Thank you, Tim Ulmerphoto Ulmer for sharing your memories of #DiningInTheDark--the event that raises awareness about blindness and visual impairment and funds to support essential rehabilitative, educational and social programs for people who are blind or visually impaired. #CCBVI truly misses hosting this event and appreciates the community for supporting its mission. Even though Dining In The Dark will not happen this year, please help CCBVI continue to provide services by donating at http://www.communitycenterfortheblind.org/Donate. Thank you!

Lots of happy golfers supported the Stockton Host LIONS Club Fall Classic Golf Tournament yesterday at Oakmoore Golf Course. #CCBVI appreciates the #StocktonHostLions for including #CCBVI among the beneficiaries from the event.

By the year 2050, blindness is set to DOUBLE. This statistic is important for all because everyone is susceptible to vision concerns. Book an eye appointment for someone you love today!

The California Voter Information Guide is available in Digital Talking Book format. #VoteCalifornia #AccessibleRemoteVoting #BTBL