Welcome to CVI's InfoLink. To help you access this information easily, we have three convenient sections: CVI News and Information, General News and Information, and What’s Trending. To access InfoLink by phone, please call 404-875-6418. If you have questions please contact Angie Clawson, Director of Communications at 404-602-4369, or
aclawson@cviga.org.
Here are the announcements as of Thursday, July 25, 2019:
CVI Events and Information
General Events and Information
What's Trending
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Next CVI Open House – TBD
Are you (or someone you know) having difficulty reading the newspaper or small print? Is a recent reduction in your vision making it harder to accomplish daily tasks? Are you concerned about losing your job because of your vision loss?
If so, please attend our Open House. In just one hour, prospective clients and their families learn about CVI’s programs, receive a tour of the facility, and apply for services. Open Houses are now held quarterly from 1:15 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. in the Bellsouth Conference Room at CVI, 739 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta GA 30308.
Update: Join CVI for the Living with Vision Loss Support Group.
This group is open to anyone who is visually-impaired, and their friends and family. The group focuses on life as a person who is newly blind or visually-impaired. Members discuss coping strategies and tips and also provide encouragement and support to each other.
The group meets weekly on Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at CVI, 739 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308. The next support group meeting will be held today, Thursday, July 25. Contact Nell Robinson at 404-602-4293 for more information.
Beyond Sight Communicator’s Toastmaster Club at the Center for the Visually Impaired.
The Beyond Sight Communicator’s Toastmaster Club meets from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. every first and third Thursday of the month at CVI, 739 West Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 on the 4th floor in the Bellsouth Room. The next group meeting will be Thursday, August 1.
For more information about the Beyond Sight Toastmaster Club contact President Willard J. Walker at 404-428-3666.
New: CVI Alumni August Movie Night
Date: August 8, 2019
Movie: “A Madea Family Funeral”
Starring: Tyler Perry and Cassie Davis
Begin serving food at 4:15 p.m. Movie starts at 5:00 p.m. Please schedule your transportation pick up for 7:15 p.m. Menu: Poor Man’s Beef Stroganoff with Pasta, Sweet Peas, Corn and Hawaiian Rolls. Dessert: Sweet Potato Pie. Beverages are Sweet tea, Lemonade, and Water.
A $10.00 donation will be accepted at the door. A Door Prize of $15.00 will be given away.
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New: Georgia Blind Sports Association Fall Youth Goalball Season
Georgia Blind Sports Association will begin the 2019 youth Goalball season on July 27
th with a meeting for all parents and interested youth. The meeting will introduce Goalball and inform you of our plans for the fall. We will also take to the floor and explain the game and hold a brief practice. The details are as follows:
What: Youth Goalball 2019 organizational meeting
Where: Coan Park Rec Center, 1530 Woodbine Ave. Atlanta, GA 30317
When: July 27
th for organizational meeting; practice begins on August 17
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Time: Informational Session will be from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, beginning August 17
th, all practices will be from 9:00 am to 11:30 a.m.
Who: All middle and high school boys and girls
All players will need shorts, gym shoes and a t-shirt for practice. For those with any questions or with transportation challenges contact me to discuss. Volunteers also needed. Contact me if interested. Hal Simpson, executive director and founder, Georgia Blind Sports Association. My email is
halsimpson@gmail.com and my phone is 770-833-2061.
New: Any actors out there? Casting Call for CW Series “”In the Dark” Season 2
Producers of “In the Dark” are looking for a male actor who is visually impaired to play the role of “Josh,” a visually impaired individual in his 20s to early 30s. The visual impairment can be low vision (degenerating vision), legally blind or no sight at all. The character is smart, confident and unbothered by nonsense. It’s not easy for “Josh” when he learns his sight is slowly degenerating, but he isn’t going to be victimized by his diagnosis. This is a large, recurring guest star role. First episode for this role shoots September 11 through September 20 in Toronto, Canada (may work up to 5 episodes).
Project details: 1-hour episodic network drama on The CW, part of CBS Studios Production Company and Red Hour Films. Pay: SAG-AFTRA Union Rates (includes transportation, flight, hotel, per diem). Location: Toronto, Canada. Dates: “Josh’s” first episode shoots September 11 through September 20. Filming of Season 2 spans August 2019 – January 2020. Executive producers: Corinne Kingsbury, Ben Stiller, Nicky Weinstock, Jackie Cohn, Michael Showalter, Brian Dannelly.
To audition and/or ask questions, email
team@inthedarkcasting.com. We’ll reply with answers, audition scene and information for submitting a self-tape for “Josh.” Note – You do not have to be a member of the union to be considered. We are open to new talent. There is never a cost to submit an audition for a legitimate casting. Auditions remain private, viewed only by casting directors, producers, studio and network staff.
New: Just Us Blind Girls Meetup this Saturday
The next Just Us Blind Girls meetup will be this Saturday, July 27. Just Us Blind Girls meetings are for adult women only. No children! The meeting will take place at Disability Link located at 1901 Montreal Road, Tucker, GA 30084. The meeting is from 1:30pm until 4:00 pm. Congratulations to our fitness challenge biggest loser of $185.
This month’s discussion topic will be self-care. We will be treating ourselves to complementary facials, having a discussion on depression among blind women and doing tips for proper breast self-examination between mammograms.
Vanessa will get us moving and grooving. Refreshments will be served. As always, we ask you to bring a blind woman that has never been with you to the meeting. Further questions should be directed to President Jamila Lane at 404-759-5913.
New: Upcoming GLASS Book Club Dates
Please join us in August and October for an exciting and thought provoking conversation with For Grown Folks Only Book Club.
Dates:
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
DB073972, Daddy Cool by Donald Goines
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
DB080145, Pretty Boy Problems by Michele Grant.
Location: Decatur Library
Address: 215 Sycamore ST
Decatur GA 30030
The room is on the ground floor.
If you have any questions please call Vanessa at 404-657-1452.
New: Participants with Visual Impairments Needed for 2019 Research Study
What: Study on the accessibility of Colleges and Universities for students with visual impairments. The interview will last about 60 minutes.
How: Participants will take part in an over the phone interview.
Who: Students with a visual impairment who are currently enrolled at Georgia State University or Georgia Perimeter College, or have graduated in the last two years. Students must be 18 years or older.
Where: The interview will take place via the phone.
When: During July and August of 2019 by appointment.
Compensation: $10 gift card for completion of the interview.
If interested in participating please contact Ms.Robbie Huff by phone at 404-510-0272 or by Email at
rshuff@live.com.
Update: Eye on Blindness
Eye on Blindness is a monthly interview show produced by Georgia Radio Reading Service (GaRRS). It airs the 2nd Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. The show's format is one or two guests answering questions posed by host and producer Empish J. Thomas, a freelance journalist.
Summer is almost over and we know what that means—back to school. This month’s show will feature Cohiscan Thomas, who is visually impaired and has multiple college degrees including a PhD. She will share about attending college with a visual impairment, receiving her PhD, words of wisdom for others who want to pursue higher education and her future plans.
Listen to Eye on Blindness airing Saturday, August 10th at 11 a.m. For more information log on to www.garrs.org or call 404-685-2820.
Update: A Taste of NFB Fundraiser, Volunteers and Contestants Needed
The Atlanta Metro Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind presents our next fundraising event entitled A Taste of NFB. This event is sure to please as it will be a showcase of culinary talent within the blind community as participants compete in a cooking contest in four categories. Judges will appraise the entries and declare a winner for each category: appetizers, salads/side dishes, main dishes, and desserts. Attendees of the event will have the opportunity to sample each of the dishes prepared by the contestants. With great food, music, door prizes and more, A Taste of NFB promises to be an evening to remember.
When: Saturday, August 17, 2019
Cost: $30 includes a 4 course sampling and non-alcoholic beverages.
Beer and wine will be for sale at an additional cost.
Time: 3:00pm until 8:00pm
Where: McGill Park Complex
301 Central Park Place NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
Gate Code 2010#
Please contact Jamila Lane at 404-759-5913 if you have any questions or need assistance.
We are still in search of contestants and need volunteers, too. Check out those details immediately following this information.
A Taste of NFB Fundraiser: Volunteers Needed
A Taste of NFB fundraising event is seeking volunteers for the event, which again takes place Saturday, August 17th.
Volunteer roles include:
Room set up and break down, assisting guests to and from transportation, assisting guests to and from restrooms, serving tables, bartending and assisting contestants with food prep.
The event is from 3pm to 8pm with your presence needed earlier in the day for setup and orientation. If you are interested in assisting or have questions, please contact Jamila Lane at: 404-759-5913 or jamochabeans@gmail.com.
A Taste of NFB Contestant Search
Are you the best cook in your family? Are people always begging for your recipes? Do you enjoy cooking for large groups? Are family occasions not complete without your award winning dishes? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, the NFB Atlanta Metro Chapter wants you. Sign up to be a contestant in the A Taste of the NFB fundraising event and compete in the cooking contest in the following four categories: appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts. We are looking for culinary stars that shine. There will be official judges and a prize awarded for each category. If you are ready to be crowned top chef, please contact Jamila Lane at 404-759-5913 or jamochabeans@gmail.com for questions and particulars.
Stay up to date with Georgia Vision Alliance
The Georgia Vision Alliance wants to keep you informed by phone and email. We will send messages pertaining to the establishment of a Commission for the Blind, special events, meetings, conferences, legislative updates and socials. Get registered today by calling 404-824-2033. Leave your name, telephone number and email address.
Atlanta Metropolitan Chapter of the NFB
The Atlanta Metropolitan Chapter of the NFB of Georgia will be having our remaining meetings at the Decatur Library for the rest of 2019. The address is 215 Sycamore St. in Decatur. Time will be 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
DATES:
August 3, September 7, November 2, December (To be announced)
Guest speaker topics have been determined for September and November. They include:
September will be someone to train us on the new voting machines.
November will be a presentation on affordable housing.
Refreshments will be served, and time permitting, Vanessa will get us laughing and moving to burn off some of those calories. So, come join us for education, fellowship and fun.
If you have any questions please contact President Dorothy Griffin at: dgriffin@nfbga.org or 770-374-4832.
Angel Eyes Fitness and Nutrition with Dawn Wells
Angel Eyes Fitness and Nutrition has made a permanent scheduling change. The fitness classes will now be every 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 12pm - 1pm at the Jefferson Park Recreation Center located at 1431 Norman Berry Drive, East Point, GA 30344 and Dawn Wells Fitness located at 5278 GA Highway South, Covington, GA 30016.
In addition, there will also be a video conferencing Zoom link posted at
http://angeleyesfitnessandnutrition.com/calendar. This will allow for participants to tune in from home. The classes are free and we also accept Silver Sneakers.
FITNESS PROGRAMS
Sight Unseen Dance Fitness, Flex and Stretch Chair, Belly Dance Fitness, Chair Fitness with Fitness Tools, Pro Boxing Fit, Pilates, DWF Boost Camp, Virtual and On Demand Fitness Classes.
NUTRITION PROGRAMS
Nutritional 411, Blood Type-Based Customized Meal Plans, Wellness Fair Planning and Organization
For more information, call 678.374.9302 or email:
angeleyesfitnessandnutrition@gmail.com.
Welcome to the first annual 2019 Audio Dart League of Atlanta National Tournament.
This event will take place the weekend of October 4-6, 2019 and is sponsored by Audio Dart League Southeast Region.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport North, 3437 Bobby Brown Parkway Atlanta, GA 30344. Reservations for rooms can be made by calling 404.477.6600 or clicking the following link:
https://bit.ly/2qvHFP1. The room rate is $110 per night for as many as two in a room. Breakfast is included.
Transportation: complimentary 22-hour domestic terminals airport shuttle pick up from the airport is available between the hours of 4am to 2am. For airport shuttle from the airport to the hotel, please go to Ground Transportation Zone 2. A complimentary Hilton Garden Inn ATL North Shuttle picks up every 15 and 45 minutes of the hour.
Please email your partner information to Audio Dart League of Atlanta
audiodartleagueofatlanta@gmail.com to pick your partner and team doubles.
Registration for the five events is $100.00; $30.00 for individual events. Total prize money TBA.
Friday evening’s event will be 501 doubles beginning at 7pm. Saturday afternoon will be round robin. (Other Saturday games TBA). Sunday morning will be picking your partner. A Two for One Fundraiser Raffle will be held throughout the tournament. For each game $1 will include .25 cents toward the fundraiser and the remainder .75 cent for a raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets will be available upon request.
Make payments out to: Audio Dart League of Atlanta and mail to 2852 Joyce Ave Decatur, GA 30032 or use CashApp and enter my phone number. Payment should be submitted no later than September 20th, 2019.
For additional information or questions call Jay Teagal at 336-566-8036. This is also the number for CashApp. You can also reach me at: 678-984-3195 for specific tournament questions.
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New: This Pocket-Sized Braille Reader Will Be Available This Year
http://bit.ly/2Yfyp03
New: Apple's AR Glasses Could Help Partially Sighted Users See Again
http://bit.ly/2LC5TE1
New: Palmetto Company Providing Free Prescription Medication-Reading Technology for Visually Impaired
http://bit.ly/2Y5W33R
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