AER Aging Division Announcement April 2020 - Special 90 Minute Watercooler Discussion AccessWorld Issue on Aging & Low Vision On April 15, 2020, please join the AccessWorld team of authors as they discuss information published in the February 2020 edition of AccessWorld with us. The entire issue was sponsored by the OIB-TAC at Mississippi State University and is geared toward older people with vision loss. Join us to listen, learn, and ask questions of top experts in the access technology field! In this presentation you will hear about: .Their favorite low-tech and no-tech solutions, aimed at guiding older people losing vision down the path of continued independence (Free to $100) .News from the ATIA conference: new products and updated features of products we know .The IPEVO VZ-X, a lower-priced, well-designed, multi-function magnification tool that is a serious contender in the low vision market .The BlindShell cell phone; a completely accessible cell phone with a tactile number pad and buttons and a consistent, easy-to-use menu system, designed for anyone wanting a bit more than a flip phone and unwilling to tackle the learning curve of a smartphone. .The Talking Black & Decker Toaster Oven; a kitchen appliance that is completely accessible .The Sangean PR-D17 radio; a simple way to access your favorite news and entertainment .Accessible methods for learning to play the guitar and other musical instruments .Reviews of three great technology related books that can help improve your tech skills When: Wednesday April 15, 2020 Time: The 90-minute call will begin at 1 pm Eastern, 12 Noon Central, 11 am Mountain and 10 am Pacific Call-in Number: (712) 775-7270 Access Code: 197638 Canadian members who wish to join but do not have free long distance should contact Neva Fairchild (214-438-5316; nfairchild@afb.org) in advance to make arrangements so charges are not incurred. Our calls are always the third Wednesday at 1 Eastern. If you want to catch up on past Watercooler Discussions by listening to a recording, visit https://aerbvi.org/about/divisions/division-on-aging/pastdiscussions/ Thank you for being members of our division, and I hope to speak with you soon. Your Aging Board, Matthew Haynes, Chair Melodye May, Chair-Elect Neva Fairchild, Past Chair Mark Armstrong, Secretary Neva Fairchild National Aging & Vision Loss Specialist American Foundation for the Blind 1401 S CLARK ST STE 730 Arlington, VA 22202-4149 214-438-5316 nfairchild@afb.org www.afb.org