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  • 9/12 Siri, Google & Alexa

    9/12 Siri, Google & Alexa

    Join Us September 12, 2019 At MEETH

    Voice assistants are extremely popular and very useful.  Let’s put them to the test and discover what they do best!

    Please RSVP for this as seating is limited.

    [easy_media_download url=”mailto:[email protected]?Subject=RSVP for Sept 12″ target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”RSVP Now”]

     

     

    The session is led by:

    Dorrie Rush
    Chief Content Officer
    OEPatients.org

     

    WHEN

    Thursday, September 12, 2019
    3 to 4 pm

     

    WHERE

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
    The Blue Room, 2nd Floor
    210 East 64 Street
    (between Third and Second Ave.)
    New York, NY 10065

     

    WAYS TO RSVP

    Phone: (212) 702-7760
    Email: [email protected]
    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

     

    Event Flyer

     

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Accessibility-Info_session-Sep_12_2019-v1.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    Accessibility Resources for People With Visual Impairments Series

     

    Presented by OE Patients

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc.

     

     

  • 6/6 Give & Take

    6/6 Give & Take

    Join Us June 6, 2019 At MEETH

    We learn so much from each other about living with vision loss.  Let’s get together and share our best finds.  We’ve got lots to offer, and you’ll get to give one tip and take many.

    Please RSVP for this as seating is limited.

    [easy_media_download url=”mailto:[email protected]?Subject=RSVP for June 6″ target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”RSVP Now”]

     

     

    The session is led by:

    Dorrie Rush
    Chief Content Officer
    OEPatients.org

     

    WHEN

    Thursday, June 6, 2019
    3 to 4 pm

     

    WHERE

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
    The Blue Room, 2nd Floor
    210 East 64 Street
    (between Third and Second Ave.)
    New York, NY 10065

     

    WAYS TO RSVP

    Phone: (212) 702-7760
    Email: [email protected]
    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

     

    Event Flyer

     

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/6_6_19-Give-Take-Accessibility-Session-MEETH-.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    Accessibility Resources for People With Visual Impairments Series

    Save the date for our Fall 2019 sessions:

    • September 12, 2019
    • October 10, 2019
    • November 14, 2019

     

    Presented by OE Patients

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc.

     

     

  • 6/20 Amazon’s Accessibility

    6/20 Amazon’s Accessibility

    Join Us June 20, 2019 At MEETH

    Like everything else it does, Amazon’s commitment to accessibility is big!  Join us for a complete run-down on all features and services that make their products friendlier for people with vision loss.

    Please RSVP for this as seating is limited.

    [easy_media_download url=”mailto:[email protected]?Subject=RSVP for June 20″ target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”RSVP Now”]

     

     

    The session is led by:

    Dorrie Rush
    Chief Content Officer
    OEPatients.org

     

    WHEN

    Thursday, June 20, 2019
    3 to 4 pm

     

    WHERE

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
    The Blue Room, 2nd Floor
    210 East 64 Street
    (between Third and Second Ave.)
    New York, NY 10065

     

    WAYS TO RSVP

    Phone: (212) 702-7760
    Email: [email protected]
    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

     

    Event Flyer

     

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/6_20_19-Amazons-Accessibility-Session-MEETH.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    Accessibility Resources for People With Visual Impairments Series

    Save the date for our Fall 2019 session:

    • September 12, 2019
    • October 10, 2019
    • November 14, 2019

     

    Presented by OE Patients

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc.

     

     

  • 11/15 App Happy

    11/15 App Happy

    Join Us November 15, 2018 At MEETH

    The apps we love continue to improve and empower us to function better every day. We’ll tell you what’s new in our favorite apps and what’s coming up. And you’ll tell us what apps are changing your life!

    Please RSVP for this as seating is limited.

    [easy_media_download url=”mailto:[email protected]?Subject=RSVP for November 15″ target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”RSVP Now”]

     

     

    The session is led by:

    Dorrie Rush
    Chief Content Officer
    OEPatients.org

     

    WHEN

    Thursday, November 15, 2018
    3 to 4 pm

     

    WHERE

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
    The Great Hall, 1st Floor
    210 East 64 Street
    (between Third and Second Ave.)
    New York, NY 10065

     

    WAYS TO RSVP

    Phone: (212) 702-7760
    Email: [email protected]
    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

     

    Event Flyer

     

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Accessibility-Center-Info-session-november_15-v1-FINAL.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

     

    Accessibility Resources for People With Visual Impairments Series

    Presented by OE Patients

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc.

     

     

  • 10/18 Electronic Glasses

    10/18 Electronic Glasses

    Join Us October 18, 2018 At MEETH

    Let’s take a closer look at wearable assistive devices, including IrisVision, OrCam, Jordy, eSight, RevSight, and Aira, designed to help you see, read, work and navigate with vision loss. To allow for demonstrations, we’ve extended this session to 2 hours.

    Please RSVP for this as seating is limited.

    [easy_media_download url=”mailto:[email protected]?Subject=RSVP for October 18″ target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”RSVP Now”]

     

     

    The session is led by:

    Dorrie Rush
    Chief Content Officer
    OEPatients.org

     

    WHEN

    Thursday, October 18, 2018
    3 to 5 pm

     

    WHERE

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
    The Great Hall, 1st Floor
    210 East 64 Street
    (between Third and Second Ave.)
    New York, NY 10065

     

    WAYS TO RSVP

    Phone: (212) 702-7760
    Email: [email protected]
    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

     

     

    Event Flyer

     

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-10-18_Electronic-Glasses.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

     

    Accessibility Resources for People With Visual Impairments Series

    Save the date for our next session:

    App Happy
    November 15, 2018, 3 to 4 pm

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/11-15-app-happy” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”View Event Details”]

     

     

    Presented by OE Patients

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc.

     

     

  • 9/20 Audio Description

    9/20 Audio Description

    Join Us September 20, 2018 At MEETH

    Now available on-demand for Broadway shows, museum tours, at the movies, on TV and much more.  We’ll talk about how this visual voice fills in the missing detail, vividly.

    Speakers include accessibility experts from the Met, MoMA, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, and The Broadway League.

    Please RSVP for this as seating is limited.

    [easy_media_download url=”mailto:[email protected]?Subject=RSVP for September 20 Seminar” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”RSVP Now”]

     

     

    The session is led by:

    Dorrie Rush
    Chief Content Officer
    OEPatients.org

     

    WHEN

    Thursday, September  20, 2018
    3 to 4 pm

     

    WHERE

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
    The Great Hall, 1st Floor
    210 East 64 Street
    (between Third and Second Ave.)
    New York, NY 10065

     

    WAYS TO RSVP

    Phone: (212) 702-7760
    Email: [email protected]
    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

     

    Event Flyer

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MEETH-10-18-18-Audio-Desciption-.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

     

    Accessibility Resources for People With Visual Impairments Series

    Save the date for our next session:

    Electronic Glasses
    October 18, 2018, 3 to 5 pm

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/explore-accessibility-resources-at-meeth-fall-2018″ target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”View Fall Schedule”]

     

     

    Presented by OE Patients

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc.

     

     

  • Explore Accessibility Resources at MEETH Fall 2018

    Explore Accessibility Resources at MEETH Fall 2018

    Our popular series on Accessibility Resources for People With Visual Impairments continues this fall at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in NYC. There is an abundance of great topics to cover and we’re pleased to present 3 new sessions, all hot topics on OEPatients.org. Join us for a conversation about the expanding availability of audio descriptive technology, a review of the latest electronic glasses, and an update on the best in accessibility apps.

     

    The sessions are led by:

    Dorrie Rush

    Chief Content Officer

    OEPatients.org

     

    Event location:

    The Great Hall, 1st floor

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital

    210 East 64th Street (3rd & 2nd Ave.)

    New York, NY 10065

     

     

    Our Fall Schedule

    Please RSVP below for these events as seating is limited.

     

    September 20, 2018, 3 to 4 pm

    Audio Description

    Now available on-demand for Broadway shows, museum tours, at the movies, on TV and much more. We’ll talk about how this visual voice fills in the missing detail, vividly.

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/event-recap-audio-description/” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”READ THE RECAP”]

     

     

    October 18, 2018, 3 to 5 pm

    Electronic Glasses

    Let’s take a closer look at wearable assistive devices, including IrisVision, OrCam, Jordy, eSight, and Aira, designed to help you see, read, work and navigate with vision loss.

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/event-recap-electronic-glasses/” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”READ THE RECAP”]

     

     

    November 15, 2018, 3 to 4 pm

    App Happy

    The apps we love continue to improve and empower us to function better every day. We’ll tell you what’s new in our favorite apps and what’s coming up. And you’ll tell us what apps are changing your life!

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/event-recap-app-happy/” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”READ THE RECAP”]

     

     

     

    Ways to RSVP:

    Phone: (212) 702-7760

    Email: [email protected]

    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

     

    Presented by OE Patients

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc. 

     

     

  • 6/21 Accessible TV

    6/21 Accessible TV

    Join Us June 21, 2018 At MEETH

    We’ll explore the options available for audible TV guides and menus, audio describing programming, and the use of voice commands from cable providers and streaming services.

    Accessibility Resources for People with Visual Impairments 

     

    Presenter:

     

     

    Dorrie Rush 

    OphthalmicEdge.org Patients

     

    WHEN:

    Thursday, June 21, 2018 

    3 to 4 pm

     

    WHERE:

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital 

    The Great Hall

    1st Floor

    210 East 64 Street

    (between Third and Second Ave.)

    New York, NY 10065

     

    Please RSVP as seating is limited:

    Phone: (212) 702-7760

    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

    Event Flyer: 

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Accessibility-Center-Info-session-June_21-v1-WEB.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    Accessible TV Handout:

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Accessibility-Center-Info-session-June_21-v1-HANDOUT-FINAL.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    Save the date for our next session:

    September 20, 2018, 3 to 4 pm

    Get Organized!

     

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc. 

     

     

     

  • 5/17 The Many Voices of iPhone

    5/17 The Many Voices of iPhone

    Join Us May 17, 2018 At MEETH

    Learn how to make the iPhone easier on your eyes using VoiceOver & Speak Screen for text to speech, Dictation to replace typing for speech text, and Siri for voice commands.

    Accessibility Resources for People with Visual Impairments

     

    Presenter:

     

     

    Dorrie Rush 

    OphthalmicEdge.org Patients

     

    WHEN:

    Thursday, May 17, 2018 

    3 to 4 pm

     

    WHERE:

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital 

    The Great Hall

    1st Floor

    210 East 64 Street

    (between Third and Second Ave.)

    New York, NY 10065

     

    Please RSVP as seating is limited:

    Phone: (212) 702-7760

    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

    Event Flyer: 

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Accessibility-Center-Info-session-May_17-v1a.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    iPhone Dictation Handout:

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Accessibility-Center-Info-session-May_17-HANDOUT-1.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    iPhone VoiceOver Gestures Handout: 

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Accessibility-Center-Info-session-May_17-HANDOUT-2.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

     

    Save the date for our next session:

    June 21, 2018, 3 to 4 pm

    Accessible TV 

     

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc. 

     

     

     

  • 4/19 Smart Speakers

    4/19 Smart Speakers

    Join Us April 19, 2018 at MEETH

    Alexa, Google, and Siri are the virtual assistants that make life easier for everyone, especially people with vision loss. We’ll talk about 20 things they can do if you ask. 

    Accessibility Resources for People with Visual Impairments 

     

    Presenter:

     

     

    Dorrie Rush 

    OphthalmicEdge.org Patients

     

    WHEN:

    Thursday, April 19, 2018 

    3 to 4 pm

     

    WHERE:

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital 

    The Great Hall

    1st Floor

    210 East 64 Street

    (between Third and Second Ave.)

    New York, NY 10065

     

    Please RSVP as seating is limited:

    Phone: (212)  702-7760

    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

    Event Flyer: 

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Download-MEETH-Accessibility-Session-Event-Flyer.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    20 Things Alexa and Google Home Will Do Handout: 

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Accessibility-Center-Info-session-April_19-v4dd-HANDOUT.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

     

    Save the date for our next session:

    May 17, 2018, 3 to 4 pm

    The Many Voices of iPhone

     

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc. 

     

     

     

  • 11/09 Top Apps Made For Accessibility

    11/09 Top Apps Made For Accessibility

    Join Us Nov. 9, 2017 At MEETH

    Apps are empowering people with visual impairments in ways we could once only dream of. They read text on the go, identify people, products, places, turn cameras into magnifiers, summon live help, and light the way.

    Accessibility Resources for People with Visual Impairments 

     

    Presenter:

     

     

    Dorrie Rush 

    OphthalmicEdge.org Patients

     

    WHEN:

    Thursday, November 9, 2017 

    2:30 to 3:30 pm

     

    WHERE:

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital 

    Corwin Hall

    2nd Floor

    210 East 64 Street

    (between Third and Second Ave.)

    New York, NY 10065

     

    Please RSVP as seating is limited:

    Phone: (212) 702-7760

    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

    Event Flyer: 

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Nov-9-MEETH-Accessibility-Center-Info-session-3-v1.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    Top 5 Apps Handout: 

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Apps-Handout-Nov.-9-MEETH.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    Save the date for our next session:

    April 19, 2018, 3 to 4 pm

    Smart Speakers!

     

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc. 

     

     

     

  • 10/12 What Siri Can Do For You

    10/12 What Siri Can Do For You

    Join Us Oct.12, 2017 At MEETH

    Siri, Apple’s “intelligent personal assistant”, can be an empowering tool to help you maximize functionality in your iPhone and/or iPad. Please join us in learning easy tips to benefit from this life-changing technology!

    Accessibility Resources for People with Visual Impairments 

     

    Presenter:

     

     

    Dorrie Rush 

    OphthalmicEdge.org Patients

     

    WHEN:

    Thursday, October 12, 2018 

    2:30 to 3:30 pm

     

    WHERE:

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital 

    Corwin Hall

    2nd Floor

    210 East 64 Street

    (between Third and Second Ave.)

    New York, NY 10065

     

    Event Flyer: 

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-12-MEETH-Siri-Event.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    Save the date for our next session:

    November 9, 2017, 2:30 to 3:30 pm

    Top 5 Accessibility Apps!

     

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc.