Thank you for attending the 2022 Blind Health Expo!
We are so grateful for the turnout!
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2023.
Please click play on the audio link below to hear a welcome message from Accessible Pharmacy Service’s CEO, Andy Burstein.
2022 EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY:
Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind: Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind is a comprehensive, home delivery pharmacy service specializing in the needs of people who are blind, DeafBlind and have low vision. We are the only provider of its kind and the largest blind-owned healthcare company in the country.
AAAtraq: AAAtraq removes ADA risk with an InsurTech approach to ADA compliance on technology. Our purpose is to remove today’s widescale, unnecessary risk and ensure inclusion is accessible to all.
Affinity Care of Pennsylvania: Affinity Health Management’s mission is to provide the terminally ill patient and their loved ones with the support and care they require to live their lives comfortably.
Aira: We provide visual interpreting service through professional agents via our app on phones, computers and wearables.
Allied Instructional Services (AIS): AIS provides quality educational services to students with exceptional needs.
Alphapointe: Alphapointe is one of the largest employers of people who are blind in the U.S. with nearly 400 employees, more than half of whom are blind or visually impaired. Alphapointe also provides comprehensive vision rehabilitation services to thousands of children, adults and seniors annually.
American Council of the Blind (ACB): The mission of ACB, a nonprofit organization, is to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.
American Council of the Blind Diabetics in Action: Provide support and advocacy for those who have diabetes and low vision, their friends, families and caregivers.
American Diabetes Association: To prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of those affected by diabetes
American Foundation for the Blind: AFB’s mission is to create a world of no limits for people who are blind.
ANDREW BOCK, OD: Low Vision Optometrist
Association on Aging in New York: The Association on Aging in NY supports the work of area agencies on aging in collaboration with the wider aging network. We provide education and advocacy services to our members, and promote the independence and dignity of older New Yorkers.
BEAR – Blindness Education and Advocacy Resources: Providing support, resources, and advocacy to support blind individuals in school, in employment, and in the community
Be My Eyes: Be My Eyes Connects those needing sighted support with volunteers and companies through live video around the globe.
Better Wellness Now Coaching: I’m a health and wellness coach with expertise in behavior change, psychology and health issues.
Blind Professionals Network: Uniting blind and visually impaired to break barriers and achieve professional success!
BlindShell USA: BlindShell USA markets, distributes, and supports the BlindShell family of accessible cell phones in the USA.
Blue Awning Yoga & Wellness: Blue Awning Yoga is a yoga and wellness studio that focuses on eliminating barriers so that everyone has access to yoga.
Bosma Enterprises: Bosma Enterprises® is a statewide nonprofit organization that provides visionary solutions for businesses through high-quality products and services that meet the diverse needs of today’s changing landscape.
Braille Institute: Braille Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. We offer a broad range of free programs, classes and services serving thousands of students of all ages helping to demonstrate that vision rehabilitation is a beginning, not an end.
Bridges/AVI: We are a community-based, peer-driven, cross-disability, not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocacy and leadership on behalf of people with disabilities.
California Telephone Access Program: State Program of California providing free specialized phones for those with difficulty using a standard landline/cellphone.
Carroll Center for the Blind:The Carroll Center for the Blind is the foremost leader in vision rehabilitation services for individuals confronted by the challenges of vision loss.
Christian Record Services, Inc: Christian Record Services for the Blind offers an array of free services and programs to nearly 18,000 members throughout the United States and in countries around the world.
Christine Faltz Grassman, Accessibility, Inc.: Partnership with Accessibility, Inc. for accessible CPR/FA certification. Our goal is to diversify emergency response and disaster preparedness opportunities and knowledge for people with disabilities, beginning with those who are blind
CMS: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Cleanlogic: Cleanlogic is a bath and skin care accessory company that is an industry leader in social responsibility through adding Braille on our packaging to raise awareness and enable visually impaired individuals to live a more independent life.
Competitive Edge: Helping blind and vision impaired individuals gain access to competitive employment
Computers for the Blind: Non-profit organization providing low cost refurbished computers that have a free one year license of accessibility software.
COUCH to ACTIVE: Accessible live Zoom group fitness and personal training for people living with vision loss.
CyR.U.S.: CyR.U.S is the first and only modern tactile packaging language universally designed to make products accessible for everyone.
CVS Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy – Spoken Rx audible label
Effective Solutions: Effective Solutions creates and manages professional, accessible and affordable websites for businesses, nonprofits and places of worship.
Elisabelle St-Hilaire Ocularist: Fabricator of custom made ocular prostheses and scleral shells.
En-Vision America: En-Vision America specializes in providing accessible prescription labels, such as talking labels.
Envision: Envision empowers people who are blind or have low vision to access everyday visual information for themselves.
Eye C Better Corp: Eye C Better is a digital healthcare company that is saving vision with our innovative digital healthcare app, eye pressure monitoring device, and connected care.
EYEHESIVE: I help people overcome a life-altering experience with vision. My vision for this company is to create high-performance adhesive eye patches for all and provide a community for connection backed by an abundance of supporting resources.
Foundation Fighting Blindness: The Foundation Fighting Blindness drives the research finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases.
Friedman Place: Supportive living program for people who are blind or visually impaired.
GentleDrop: GentleDrop is an eye drop aid that has been clinically proven to improve success, safety, and satisfaction with eye drop delivery.
Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled: Georgia Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled (GLS) supports accessible library services in Georgia by promoting the use of assistive technology and by providing accessible reading materials to those who, due to a disability, are unable to read standard print.
GetBraille: We produce high-quality UEB braille, large print and audio materials for individuals and organizations alike at afordable prices.
Goodwill Vision Enterprises: Elevating people, community, and planet for a good today and a better tomorrow, Goodwill Vision Enterprise is person centered not-for-profit organization in Rochester , NY.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind: Guide dog school serving clients in the US and Canada.
Hable One B.V.: We make it easy to use your smartphone
Hadley: Hadley creates personalized learning opportunities that empower adults with vision loss or blindness to thrive – at home, at work, and in their communities.
HandsFree Health™: HandsFree Health™ has created WellBe®, a voice enabled digital healthcare platform that keeps everyone connected to their health and wellness.
Health Promotion Council: Sorenson services include captions, video relay services, over-video and in-person sign language and spoken language interpreting, real-time event captioning, and post-production language services.
Help Hope Live: We support community-based fundraising for people with unmet medical expenses and related costs due to cell and organ transplants or catastrophic injuries and illnesses.
HIMS Inc.: Global leaders in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality blindness and low vision technology products, including the BrailleSense 6, the world’s most powerful Braille notetakers.
Hunter College School of Education: We provide professional preparation in vision rehabilitation therapy
iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group): iBUG Today is a non-profit organization promoting the individual independence, social integration, and educational development of the blind community through accessible technology training.
Insure Your Future: Personal Insurance Services
Katie White with Magical Moments Vacations: Travel agency specializing in planning travel for individuals with disabilities
Kinsa Health: Kinsa’s mission is to stop the spread of infectious illness through early detection and early response.
LAMP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians: Free reading materials for individuals who are unable to read regular print.
Leader Dogs for the Blind: Leader Dogs for the Blind provides free orientation and mobility, guide dog training and a camp for teens.
LightHouse for the Blind/Adaptations Store in San Francisco: LightHouse programs that provide solutions to changes in vision, as well as the variety of blind and low-vision specific products available from our store.
Lighthouse Guild: Lighthouse Guild provides exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.
Lions Services, Inc: Employ people who are blind and visually impaired.
Maryland Assistive Technology Program (MDTAP): MDTAP is a free, statewide program that exists to support all Maryland residents with disabilities in learning about and accessing assistive technology.
Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled: The mission of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) is to provide comprehensive library services to eligible blind and print disabled residents of the State of Maryland.
Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Private nonprofit serving blind and visually impaired residents of Massachusetts.
Metrolina Association for the Blind: At Metrolina Association for the Blind, our mission is to reduce or eliminate the daily living challenges imposed upon people by blindness or visual impairment.
MLV Foundation (My Limitless Vision Foundation): MLV Foundation strives to connect the blind and visually impaired by enhancing lives, encouraging independence, and expanding awareness.
MyMacDLife – Empowered by The Support Sight Foundation: MyMacDLife is a companion communication and patient education channel for The SupportSight Foundation.
Nanodropper: Nanodropper offers solutions to reduce the cost and burden of eyedrop treatments, while improving access to care for patients.
National Federation of the Blind: The National Federation of the Blind is the oldest and largest grass roots organization made up of blind people speaking for ourselves led by confident proud blind people.
National Federation of the Blind of Florida: We believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people, no matter what level of vision loss you live with.
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania: Largest non-profit consumer organization of blind individuals.
Nebula Media Group LLC: To achieve the same in the digital world as the curb cut effect did in the physical.
New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired: The NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides services to NJ residents who are Blind, Visually Impaired or Deaf-Blind in the areas of Education, Vocational, Independent Living and Eye Health.
New Vision for Independence: Non-Profit dedicated to eliminating barriers to independence. New Vision provides unique training to persons experiencing severe bilateral vision loss that is affecting their daily functioning in daily living, vocational, or academic activities.
NFB-NEWSLINE: NFB-NEWSLINE® is a free audio and Braille news service for anyone who is blind, low-vision, deafblind, or otherwise print-disabled that offers access to more than 500 publications, emergency weather alerts, job listings, and more.
NYS Commission for the Blind: The New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) provides vocational rehabilitation and other direct services to legally blind New York State residents, including children, adults, and elderly persons.
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine:The Diabetes and Disability Health Policy lab is dedicated to improving the lives of people who experience disability and diabetes.
One Heart One Vision, Inc: One Heart One vision is a 501c3 organization that provides community support and services to blind/ low vision women from underserved neighborhoods.
Open Eyes Life Coaching and Consulting: Serving individuals with Disabilities specializing in Vision Loss and Blindness.
Opportunities For Ohioans With Disabilities: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the state agency that empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence.
OrCam: Assistive smart cameras for the visually impaired, blind and people with reading challenges
Pennsylvania Association for the Blind: The mission of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind is to positively impact the lives of Pennsylvanians with visual impairments.
Pennsylvania Council on Independent Living: We are an association which represents Centers for Independent Living across the state of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Department of Aging, PACE Program: Pennsylvania’s prescription assistance programs for older adults, PACE and PACENET, offer low-cost prescription medication to qualified residents, age 65 and older.
Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library: Perkins Library circulates more than half a million accessible books, newspapers and publications in braille, large print and digital audio formats annually to thousands of registered patrons with print disabilities in New England and beyond.
Prevent Blindness: Our mission is to prevent blindness and preserve sight.
Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington: D.C. Metropolitan – based nonprofit with resource, support, and technology services available to those with vision loss.
Rare Patient Voice LLC: Provide patients and unpaid caregivers an opportunity to shape products and services being developed on their behalf and be compensated on a $100 per hour scale.
Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation: Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to fostering the independence of people who are blind and visually impaired.
RealThing AI: RealSAM Pocket by RealThing Ai – a revolutionary voice operated smartphone for people who are visually impaired or those who have memory challenges.
Rfoodx: Rfoodx helps patients control and prevent chronic diseases through Food Is Medicine.
Ring-It – Low Vision Accessibility Labels: Low Vision Accessibility Labels
Sage Vision: Empowering lives – we help you figure out what works for you. Sage Vision is a low vision assistive technology dealer for PA, whose main focus is bettering the lives of those living with low vision and blindness.
Salus University: Salus University brings together a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff, united in their commitment to provide holistic and interprofessional health care, education and rehabilitation services, including low vision rehabilitation to patients who are visually impaired.
Sorenson: Sorenson services include captions, video relay services, over-video and in-person sign language and spoken language interpreting, real-time event captioning, and post-production language services.
TechOWL PA: TechOWL is the Assistive Technology Act program that serves Pennsylvanians with their assistive technology needs.
The American Printing House for the Blind and VisionAware: The world’s largest nonprofit organization creating accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and visually impaired.
The Blind Guide, LLC: Dedicated to helping people thrive with vision loss. Our perspective is that of a caregiver so there is considerable emphasis on that aspect of the vision loss journey.
The Blind History Lady: Through stories of our blind ancestors, The Blind History Lady inspires readers with the successes of our blind ancestors and how they inspired and lead their blind and sighted family and friends.
The Blind Kitchen: The Blind Kitchen provides accessible culinary tools, tips and strategies to blind and visually impaired cooks.
The Blind and Sex Positive Team: Addressing the sexual health needs of the blind community through education, research & advocacy.
The Chicago Lighthouse: The Chicago Lighthouse is a social service organization serving the blind, visually impaired, disabled, and Veteran communities.
The Glaucoma Foundation: The Glaucoma Foundation (TGF) is dedicated to improving the lives of people with glaucoma.
The Low Vision Store: Family owned and run business for the past 30 years.
The Option Group: The Option Group’s compassionate team of experienced Certified Life Care Managers serves families, their loved ones, medical professionals, and professional family advisors in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
The Support Sight Foundation: TSSF funds innovative vision research projects conducted by top scientists in the field who are on a path to discover effective new tools, technology, and treatments for people with vision loss.
Transitioning Through Change, PLLC: Working with adults experiencing grief and loss to regain purpose, hope and peace.
UMass Boston Vision Studies Program: UMass Boston Vision Studies program offers personnel preparation in TVI, O&M, VRT, ATVI, CVI
UniteUS: We connect health and social care.
Usher Syndrome Coalition: The Usher Syndrome Coalition raises awareness, provides information and support, and builds the Usher community worldwide.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals / Non-24 Hour Sleep Wake Disorder (Non-24): Vanda Pharmaceuticals is committed to education and research in the area of Non-24 and our continued partnership with the blind and visually impaired community.
ViBSociety: Non profit located in Atlanta Georgia for the visually Impaired Blind community
ViewPlus Technologies: Since 2000 ViewPlus has developed many braille printers, hybrid ink/braille printers, touchpads and a Suite of Software solutions.
Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI): The mission of VRCBVI is to prepare blind, vision impaired, and DeafBlind Virginians for employment/employability and personal independence through the integration of individualized comprehensive blindness skills and employment skills and experiences.
Vision Forward Association: Our mission is to empower, educate and enhance the lives of people of all ages impact by vision loss through all of life’s transitions.
Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey: We empower people with vision loss or blindness by providing, support, education, and training in assistive technology and independent living skills.
VisionServe Alliance: VisionServe Alliance is a consortium of Executive Directors/CEOs of 501(c)(3) nonprofits throughout the United States that provide unique and specialized services to people who are blind or with severe vision loss.
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired: VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired purpose is to develop and implement individualized programs to assist people who are blind and visually impaired of all ages to lead independent and active lives.
WayAround: WayAround is a labeling system that works with Apple and Android smartphones to let users with vision loss quickly and easily identify everyday spaces and things.