Associated Services for the Blind

Have a passion for writing? Interested in flexing your creative muscles? Join the Hadley School for the Blind next Tuesday, October 13 at 8 p.m. for their Writers’ Circle webinar. Writers of all abilities are encouraged to participate. To learn more or sign up, visit https://bit.ly/36mn0mv

The Pennsylvania Department of State has published information on how to obtain an accessible remote ballot for this year’s general election. These ballots will allow voters who use screen readers and assistive devices to cast a mail-in ballot privately and independently. For more information on how to request an accessible ballot and to register to vote, click here https://bit.ly/34bFCDb

Did you know we have a YouTube Channel? Subscribe to ASB Philadelphia on YouTube for video trainings, webinars and more https://bit.ly/2Z47wiB

Thank you, Yoga Home, for leading ASB participants through a relaxing yoga session. Yoga is for everybody and every body, as we all benefit from physical activity and mindfulness, particularly during this time of increased stress and isolation. ASB is offering virtual yoga classes to our participants through Zoom on Mondays. To learn more about how to get involved with ASB, call 267-483-9244, email [email protected] or visit www.asb.org.

At ASB, we believe thriving means more than simply improving your skills it also means having opportunities to enjoy yourself in all that life has to offer. Our virtual enrichment & social programs include peer support and mentoring, storytelling and book club groups, our health speaker series and more. To learn more about ASB and our programming, visit www.asb.org.

If you or someone you know is experiencing low vision or blindness, we can help. ASB is the largest provider in Greater Philadelphia of services for people who are blind or low vision. To learn more, visit www.asb.org.

Tune into Homeschool with Mural Arts Philadelphia every Monday and Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. for arts-focused tutorials from local experts! Can’t make it? Check out the more than 30 recorded sessions here https://bit.ly/2Q9dvxJ

You can stay physically active, no matter your level of vision or fitness! Join Hadley School for the Blind next Tuesday, August 4 at 8 p.m. for their Get Up and Go discussion group to explore the wide variety of options available to you. The group meets virtually on the first Tuesday of the month. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2EhlyWV

The Lighthouse Guild offers an online or phone-in adult support group every other Wednesday. This tele-support group is for adults 35 and above, and offers participants support on how to cope with vision loss, information and resources, and provides opportunities to network and connect with others. Learn more about how to join here: https://bit.ly/3eUSTn1

This weekend, catch our community partner Art-Reach on WHYY in the premier of "Live Out Loud," a documentary film capturing the journey of Pennsylvania Ballet’s collaboration with the Overbrook School for the Blind from dance rehearsal to performance. The documentary will premier this SUNDAY at 4 p.m. on WHYY. Learn more about the piece and watch the trailer with closed captions here https://bit.ly/3eUWf9B

Associated Services of the Blind and Visually Impaired is pleased to be participating in Disability Pride Philadelphia Inc Week in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Join us JULY 7 AT 11 A.M. for a panel discussion on the film, Going Blind: Coming Out of the Dark About Vision Loss, featuring filmmaker Joseph Lovett. To register, email Beth Deering at [email protected] you’ll receive a link to the film for advance viewing or listening to the audio-described version.

Happy Memorial Day! ASB is closed today to observe the holiday.

We're honored to share that ASB has received a PHL COVID-19 Fund grant. A collaboration between United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Philadelphia Foundation, and City of Philadelphia Government, the PHL COVID-19 Fund is providing financial assistance to nonprofits like ours during the #coronavirus crisis.... Thank you to all the contributors for your support during this time.