Low Vision Support Groups-SA

08/10/2026

🔊Podcast Recommendation: Volunteering After Vision Loss

Sometimes the best way forward is to lend a hand. Char Cook and Linda Jenkins share how volunteering opened new doors, created lasting friendships, and reminded them that vision loss doesn't change what they have to offer.

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Sometimes the best way forward is to lend a hand. Char Cook and Linda Jenkins share how volunteering opened new doors, created lasting friendships, and reminded them that vision loss doesn't change what they have to offer.

08/02/2026

🔊Podcast Recommendation: Tech Tools for Vision Loss, From Low to High Tech

Ever wonder which tools professionals with vision loss use in their daily lives? Wonder no more! Join Sam Seavey, creator of The Blind Life YouTube channel, as he shares the tools he loves.

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Encore episode. Ever wonder which tools professionals with vision loss use in their daily lives? Wonder no more! Join Sam Seavey, creator of The Blind Life YouTube channel, as he shares the tools he loves.

07/30/2026

🔊In case you missed it: a new episode of the Heart of San Antonio podcast is out, featuring guest Jessica Glasebrook from the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center. Listen by clicking the link below!

Jessica was born blind. She understands the lifestyle challenges and emotional effects related to blindness. Most importantly, she loves helping others with low or no vision find their way in the working world as Community Outreach Liaison for the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center in Austin, which is part of the Texas Workforce Commission.

If you’re interested in finding out more, please visit the Texas Workforce Commission website at: http://www.twc.texas.gov/vrservices or call (512) 936-6400.

Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center - Texas Workforce Commission Cris Cole Rehab Center is with the Texas Workforce Commission in Austin, TX. It is for those with low vison and those who take care of those with low vision. This training center is for adults who are blind and they live there for 6 - 9 m...

07/27/2026

Jessica Glasebrook was born blind. She understands the lifestyle challenges and emotional effects related to blindness. Most importantly, she loves helping others with low or no vision find their way in the working world as Community Outreach Liaison for the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center in Austin, which is part of the Texas Workforce Commission. Pictured below is Jessica with her guide dog, Niles!

In this episode of the Heart of San Antonio, Jessica tells us all about the Chris Cole Center and how to apply, and she also shares tips for dealing with the onset of blindness for those experiencing it and those caring for them. Listen by clicking here: https://ow.ly/lgZ950ZtCCQ

If you’re interested in finding out more, please visit the Texas Workforce Commission website at: https://ow.ly/BFS250ZtCCR or call (512) 936-6400.

07/26/2026

Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center - Texas Workforce Commission
Cris Cole Rehab Center is with the Texas Workforce Commission in Austin, TX. It is for those with low vison and those who take care of those with low vision. This training center is for adults who are blind and they live there for 6 - 9 months.

06/28/2026

🔊Podcast Recommendation: Tackling Paperwork and Forms with Vision Loss

From doctors' offices to taxes, forms and paperwork are just part of everyday life. Filling them out can take more time and patience when you're living with vision loss. In this episode, we're joined by Sam Seavey of The Blind Life as we share tips, tricks, and words of wisdom to make this common headache a little less frustrating.

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From doctors' offices to taxes, forms and paperwork are just part of everyday life. Filling them out can take more time and patience when you're living with vision loss. In this episode, we're joined by Sam Seavey of The Blind Life as we share tips, tricks, and words of wisdom to make this common he...

06/21/2026

🔊Podcast Recommendation: Tapping Back into Laughter After Vision Loss

From awkward encounters to everyday mishaps, humor can help reframe some of the challenges that come with vision loss. Ricky talks with guest John Hewitt about finding the funny moments, laughing at yourself, and using humor as one more tool for navigating life.

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From awkward encounters to everyday mishaps, humor can help reframe some of the challenges that come with vision loss. Ricky talks with guest John Hewitt about finding the funny moments, laughing at yourself, and using humor as one more tool for navigating life.

06/20/2026

🕘 Good morning Owl Radio community! Will we see you at the Low Vision Club meeting later this morning?

Please share the meeting information with your friends. We hope to see you there! 😊

ConnectAbility
5101 Medical Drive (Between Wurzbach & Babcock)
Look for the Warm Springs Sign

9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Social Time with Refreshments
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Program
Please schedule Via Trans return pickups for the meeting no later than noon.

06/18/2026

Heads up: Our next Low Vision Club meeting is coming up THIS Saturday, June 20th! Join us for a great meeting with Melva Andrews, occupational therapist and certified low vision therapist, who will present on vision loss.

Please share with your friends and reach out if you have any questions. We hope to see you there! 😊

ConnectAbility
5101 Medical Drive (Between Wurzbach & Babcock)
Look for the Warm Springs Sign

9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Social Time with Refreshments
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Program
Please schedule Via Trans return pickups for the meeting no later than noon.

06/14/2026

🔊Podcast Recommendation: "I still have value"

Linda always imagined retirement would mean doing the volunteer work she loved, but after losing her eyesight, she thought that chapter of her life was over. Then one memorable hospital visit reminded her she still had exactly what people needed.

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Linda always imagined retirement would mean doing the volunteer work she loved, but after losing her eyesight, she thought that chapter of her life was over. Then one memorable hospital visit reminded her she still had exactly what people needed.