Author: michellepuzzo
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Empowering Through Technology
Empowering Through Technology: A Day with Gary at the Connecticut Bureau of Education Services for the Blind Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosti Empowering Through Technology: A Day with Gary at the Connecticut Bureau of Education Services for the Blind Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting a session led by Gary, an inspiring…
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A Journey of Love and Adaptation: Caring for a Legally Blind Father
Introduction Caring for a loved one is a journey filled with challenges, especially when it involves adapting to new health conditions. This is the story of a 70-year-old daughter, Lissa, who has taken on the role of caregiver for her 92-year-old father, Hyman, recently diagnosed with legal blindness. Their journey led them to the UR…
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Cycling Without Age Manchester Receives $5,000 Grant for Inclusion Project
Cycling Without Age Manchester Receives $5,000 Grant for Inclusion Project Cycling Without Age Manchester is thrilled to announce that we have been a Cycling Without Age Manchester is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a $5,000 grant to support our Inclusion Project. This funding will be used to purchase “The Able Table,” an…
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March in UR Community Tech Center
Enhancing Lives: The Impact of Technology and Health Events on Older and Disabled Adults In today’s fast-paced world, technology and health-related e Enhancing Lives: The Impact of Technology and Health Events on Older and Disabled Adults In today’s fast-paced world, technology and health-related events offer a wealth of opportunities to improve the lives of older…
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March 4th – New Blind and Low Vision Support Group in Manchester
March 4th – New Blind and Low Vision Support Group in Manchester New Blind and Low Vision Support Group – People from all towns welcome Vision loss March 4th – New Blind and Low Vision Support Group in Manchester New Blind and Low Vision Support Group – People from all towns welcome Vision loss is…
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Dr. Christopher Conner and Boston Scientific discuss Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. Christopher Conner and Boston Scientific discuss Deep Brain Stimulation at Manchester’s Parkinson’s Disease Support Group on Feb. 11, 2025 Advancements in Parkinson’s Treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation Transforming Lives with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions worldwide, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slowed…
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Happy Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future Every February, we come together to celebrate Black History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the achievements, contributions, and history of Black individuals and communities. This month-long observance is not only a reflection on the past but also a call to action for the future.…
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Graffiti Battle Fundraiser
Join UR Community Cares and RiseUp for Arts on Saturday, 5/17/25, at URBAN LODGE BREWING in Manchester for an exciting Graffiti Battle fundraiser! You will have the opportunity to watch live artists painting on the same theme and then bid on their work. Save this on your calendar and purchase tickets here! Call for Artists!We are looking…
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Eye Health Fair Wrap Up
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” Hellen Keller EYE HEALTH FAIR RESULTS We talked with people with a variety of conditions, here were some examples from our small survey group…
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Eye Health Fair – Jan. 23rd
Eye Health Fair UR Community Cares is hosting an Eye Health Fair on Thursday, January 23rd, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM (with a snow date of Friday, January 24th, at the same time). The location is in UR Community Tech Center, 153 Spruce Street, Manchester, CT. We will have ASL interpreters onsite for the event…
