Join us on the 1st Tuesday of every month to come together to discuss cheers and tears related to vision loss.
You are not alone. Come together. No fear. We want to share information to make a positive impact on your life.
Facilitated by Kristen Dockendorff, a Blind Advocate and Michelle Puzzo, Executive Director.
“The best and most beautiful things in the wordl cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller
We create opportunities for change, collaboration, and community, that inspire, elevate, and enrich lives.
UR Vision Station
UR Community Cares created UR Vision Station for blind and low vision people who can come to use and demo our devices with guidance from our volunteers.
Assistive Device Products Available for Demonstration:
- Eschenbach Products: Optaro with stand, Magnifiers-video, handheld, pocket, monoculars, glasses, etc.
- NV Access on our laptop: To provide a free screen reader for blind and vision-impaired people, and enhance accessibility.
- Ray-Ban Meta glasses: They include two cameras, open-ear speakers, a microphone, and a touchpad built into the frame.
- IPAD, CCTV’s and Much More!! Call us if you would like to loan out a CCTV.
Guiding you and your family on what device may work best for you!
Call us to make an appointment. We have over 50 items for you to try out and decide which will work best for you.
We go to low vision support groups, libraries, senior centers, companies to show them products that may be useful to people who are low vision or blind.
What technology do you need?
Our comprehensive demonstations and discussions on new tech, old tech, and low tech.
Melissa Thompson
National Federation of the Blind, Hartford Chapter, President
We’ve partnered with some of the best companies to expand our programs.
FAQs
What is your process working in small groups? Yes, call us to set up group training.
Études offers comprehensive consulting, management, design, and research solutions. Our vision is to be at the forefront of architectural innovation, fostering a global community of architects and enthusiasts united by a passion for creating spaces. Every architectural endeavor is an opportunity to shape the future.
Who is behind your funding? Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, AARP 2024 CT Livable Communities, Dime Bank Foundation, CVS Health Foundation Hometown Fund and more…
Études offers comprehensive consulting, management, design, and research solutions. Our vision is to be at the forefront of architectural innovation, fostering a global community of architects and enthusiasts united by a passion for creating spaces. Every architectural endeavor is an opportunity to shape the future.
I’d like to get to meet fellow people with vision loss, how can I do that? Call us at 860-430-4557 and we can tell you events, other vision organizations and state services, and other low vision support groups around the state.
Études offers comprehensive consulting, management, design, and research solutions. Our vision is to be at the forefront of architectural innovation, fostering a global community of architects and enthusiasts united by a passion for creating spaces. Every architectural endeavor is an opportunity to shape the future.
Can I apply to be a part of the team? Sign up to be a volunteer in UR Vision Station.
Études offers comprehensive consulting, management, design, and research solutions. Our vision is to be at the forefront of architectural innovation, fostering a global community of architects and enthusiasts united by a passion for creating spaces. Every architectural endeavor is an opportunity to shape the future.
We just purchased a Braille printer!
- Collaborate with us as we expand our services.
- Showcase your Braille projects.
- Volunteer to do Braille printing.
We can print for you, contact us today at 860-430-4557!
