In Episode 124 of White Canes Connect, hosts Lisa Bryant and David Goldstein sit down with Patti Cox, President of the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI), and Glenda Such, head of Low Vision Now! The discussion, which takes place during Low Vision Awareness Month, highlights the challenges, advocacy, and support systems available for individuals with low vision.
Patti shares her personal journey with aniridia and how she became deeply involved with CCLVI, a national organization affiliated with the American Council of the Blind. She outlines the importance of advocacy, education, and peer support for those navigating fluctuating vision loss. Glenda, who has experienced progressive vision loss from Stargardt’s Type IV, recounts how Low Vision Now! evolved from a local chapter to a multi-state organization offering valuable resources, peer support, and education to individuals across the country.
The episode delves into the importance of self-advocacy, misconceptions about blindness, and the unique needs of the low vision community. Patti and Glenda also highlight the various programs, scholarships, and resources available through their organizations, emphasizing the significance of connection and empowerment.
Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/124
Connect with Low Vision Now
Learn more about Low Vision Now on their website at https://lowvisionnow.org/. Email them at lowvisionnow@hotmail.com. You can also call them at (484) 566-3619.
Connect with Council of Citizen with Low Vision International
Learn more about CCLVI at https://cclvi.info/. Call them toll-free at (844) 460-0625. Email Patti at CCLVIPresident@CCLVI.org.
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