NYC-based VISIONS on Helping People Adjust and Adapt to Low Vision and Blindness

About this episode

Molly Eagan discusses how VISIONS helps individuals adjust to vision loss and thrive with support and technology.

NYC based VISIONS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides vision rehabilitation and social services that help people who are blind or visually impaired live independent, confident, and connected lives. As the organization celebrates it’s 100th anniversary in 2026, CEO Molly Eagan talks about adjusting to vision loss, and learning to adapt and thrive with technology, classes and community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Molly Eagan

Topics covered

• vision rehabilitation
• blindness
• technology
• independence
• community
• social services

Keywords

• low vision
• blindness
• rehabilitation
• independent living
• community support
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: VISIONS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Places: NYC

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