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Lynnwood Convention Center
3711 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
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Insight: A Low Vision Expo
Insight: A Low Vision Expo brings together low vision expert speakers, assistive technology, and resources to benefit all those affected by vision impairment.
Keynote Speakers
Phantom Vision: Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Mary Lou Jackson, MD
Many people with vision loss experience “phantom images” that are often pleasant images such as butterflies, flowers, or even friendly faces. These visual hallucinations, while lovely, can be unsettling for the person experiencing them. The source of these phantom images is known as Charles Bonnet Syndrome that mysteriously appears with vision loss. Patients with Charles Bonnet Syndrome often do not report their experience and thereby their issues go unaddressed by medical professionals. There is someone who can put your mind at ease. A former Harvard Professor, Dr. Mary Lou Jackson is an ophthalmologist and leading researcher on Charles Bonnet Syndrome; she is an expert in Vision Rehabilitation and serves as Director of the Vision Rehabilitation Service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI). Dr. Mary Lou Jackson’s keynote presentation at Insight: A Low Vision Expo will encourage anyone with low vision to speak up for their needs.
Keeping Caregivers in Sight
Orli Weisser-Pike, OTR/L, CLVT, SCLV
Low vision is a hidden disability which often perplexes individuals, families, and friends; but, when families and caregivers understand vision loss, people can adjust to their conditions in better, healthier ways. Join us for a presentation by occupational therapist and low vision therapist Dr. Orli Weisser-Pike to learn how to balance supporting and empowering your loved one with low vision. She has more than 17 years of clinical experience and is the recipient of the American Occupational Therapy Association Recognition of Achievement Award for Leadership and Advancement in Low Vision.
Breakout Sessions
Insight provides the space to exchange tips and enhance the wellbeing of everyone! This year’s conversation starters include the following topics:
Assistive Technology for Daily Living — Learn from AT instructors how to access the tools you could be using every day.
Ask the Doctors — In a face-to-face Q & A panel, have all your low vision questions answered in a comfortable setting by experts in the field.
Fall Prevention — Get active in a group! Learn best practices for preventing falls and try out chair exercises to stay healthy and balanced.
Caregiver support — Low vision affects caregivers too! SightConnection social workers share how mutual understanding and communication bridge different low vision realities.
AT LAB
Discover assistive technology designed to accommodate low vision.
Insight’s AT Lab is offered all day with trainers demonstrating the features of a wide variety of devices that help in everyday life.
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Extras
On-site vendors will display products and services helpful to low vision individuals.
Box lunch included with entry.
RSVP by May 5th
$20 suggested donation
