May Activities at SLSBVI
| UNITED WORKERS FOR THE BLIND Friday, May 9 / 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Multipurpose Room Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Contact: Kay Malmquist 608-436-2610 United Workers meet the second Friday of each month. __________________________________________ NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND Saturday, May 10 / 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Missouri History Museum For this month only, the Lewis and Clark chapter of the National Federation of the Blind will meet at the Missouri History Museum and not at the Society. They will have an audio-described tour beginning at 2:00 PM with the chapter meeting to immediately follow. The group will visit the 1904 World’s Fair and dive deep into the complexity of executing such a massive event. This audio-description tour offers detailed, narrated descriptions of visual elements, enhancing accessibility for individuals who are visually impaired or blind. For more details on this special meeting event, Contact: Jenny Carmack: 314-239-9776 NFB meets the second Saturday of each month. __________________________________________ BE MY EYES/SEEING AI WORKSHOP Monday, May 12 at 11:00 a.m. Interested in learning more about Assistive Technology apps that can make your life easier? Then plan on coming to Society’s workshop on how to use the Be My Eyes and Seeing AI applications on your phone or tablet. We will show you how to download the apps and get started using them. Be My Eyes connects blind or low vision users who want assistance, with volunteers and companies across the world, through live video and AI. Seeing AI is a talking camera for the blind and visually impaired. It assists with daily tasks from reading, to describing photos, to identifying products, and more. The workshop runs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. RSVP to Carlos: 314-968-9000 For transportation, call Rose: 314-301-7396 __________________________________________ SIGHT AND SOUND IMPAIRED (SASI) Saturday, May 17 / 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Multipurpose Room Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Contact: Brett Wilhelm 636-544-5358 SASI meets the third Saturday of each month. __________________________________________ DO YOU LIKE TO BOWL? Come join the VIP Social Group at their May bowling event! Even if you are visually impaired, you can still have a great time bowling, especially when the guard rails are in place! Wednesday, May 21 / 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Shrewsbury Lanes 7202 Weil Avenue, Ste A, St. Louis, MO 63119 $7.00 per person (Includes shoes, water and all the coffee you can drink!) RSVP to Sheaila Washington – (314) 488-8929 email: smwashington3@icloud.com __________________________________________ I CAN TECH Wednesday, May 21 / 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Multipurpose Room This month, I Can Tech continues their AI series: how can we get help with technology? Along with Anne Murphy and Brett Wilhelm, AT trainer Michael Lauf will talk about the various features in Jaws and Windows that allows you to ask for technical help, using AI chatbot apps like ChatGPT for help and how to get what you need from technical support. Lunch will follow the presentation. If you wish to eat, please bring $5.00. If you cannot join the I Can Tech meeting in person, a Zoom option is available. Call or email Brett for more information and how to access the Zoom link. Phone: Brett Wilhelm 636-544-5358 Email: bwilhelm2586@gmail.com I Can Tech meets the third Wednesday of each month. __________________________________________ ENRICHING OUR LIVES TOGETHER (Formerly the Peer Support Group) Thursday, May 22 / 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Multipurpose Room This month’s topic: Are you thinking of taking a trip? Let’s chat about about some of the challenges you think you might face as you plan, pack, and travel. Share your tips and learn from others about how they enjoy great vacations with limited or no sight. RSVP to: Judy Redlich / jredlich@slsbvi.org / 314-301-7331 Enriching Our Lives Together meets the third Thursday of each month. __________________________________________ GAMES ACCESSIBLE FOR BLINDNESS (GAB) Tuesday, May 27 / 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Multipurpose Room This month: NAME THAT TUNE. I can name that tune in three notes! How about you? Contact: Mary Hale 314-662-5777 text or voice GAB meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. __________________________________________ JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL CLIENT PICNIC Friday, June 6, 2025 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Brentwood Park and Pavilion 2924 Brazeau Avenue Brentwood, MO 63144 Food and drinks will be provided. Each client can bring one guest. Society will provide complimentary transportation via taxi cabs. We will take care of ordering the cabs for everyone. Ride fees for the picnic will not apply toward your monthly reimbursement maximum. So, after you call Carlos to RSVP, be sure to call Rose for the ride. To register: 314-968-9000 For transportation: 314-301-7396 PLEASE REGISTER BY MAY 30! MUNY TICKETS ARE COMING TO THE SOCIETY FOR THE 2025 SEASON! Once we receive the vouchers, we will send out another email to explain how you can receive your two free tickets to one show. Depending on demand, you might get one extra show. STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS! Here is the listing of this season’s shows: Come From Away Disney’s Frozen Evita Dear Evan Hansen La Cage aux Folles Jersey Boys |
GIVE STL DAY
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The St. Louis Community Foundation’s Give STL Day celebrates and supports the nonprofits that make our region a wonderful place to call home.
St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired
celebrates YOU, because of the support you’ve given us over the years. We exist because of you.
Our deepest gratitude…FOLLOW THIS LINK TO DONATE
May is Healthy Vision Month: Healthy Lives, Healthy Eyes
You’ve heard that the eyes are the window to the soul—but did you know they’re also a window to your health?
When you make healthy lifestyle choices, like eating a balanced diet and staying physically active, you are also protecting your vision. In fact, there are several health conditions, like diabetes or high blood pressure, that can increase your risk of some eye diseases. Making healthy choices for your overall health can protect your eye health, too.
And remember, get your eyes checked every year! Find out more things you can do to protect your eyes at this link: Healthy Vision Month-NIH
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Thursday, May 15, 2025, celebrate the 14th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities and impairments.
If you are in need of Accessibility Technology training, call us! We can help! 314-968-9000.
Learn more about Global Accessibility Awareness Day at this link: GAAD