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Losing Vision, Gaining Insight
Thursday, January 30, 2025, 4:00–5:30pm ET
Many of us begin to lose vision in our 60s from a variety of causes, including cataracts, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment. Our panelists will describe their experience with treatments, resources, and adaptation to significant and/or progressive loss of vision. There will be ample time for viewers to ask questions or share their own experiences.
Panelists: Beckie Lee Dale (1953), JR Raphael (1943), Karla Jay, PhD (1947)
• Download the Lugano Study for Adults with wAMD from this session.
• Download Resources for the Blind

Beckie Dale (1953) has a genetic, progressive eye disease (retinitis pigmentosa) that was diagnosed over 30 years ago.

JR Raphael (1943)has AMD (Age Related Macular Degeneration) in both eyes; one dry type the other wet type. She has recently started a two-year clinical trial, referred by her doctor.

Karla Jay, PhD (1947)is a disability activist and is currently on the boards of the Pilot Dog Alumni Association and of Guide Dog Users of New York.

End White Dominance
Detour Spotting for White Anti-Racists from cultural bridges to justice #3
Friday, January 24, 2025, 4:00–5:30 pm ET
Attitudes or behaviors that indicate a detour or wrong turn into white guilt, denial or defensiveness.

Confronting Sexism
Women & Politics
Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 3:00 pm ET
Men, the majority white and upper-class, dominate the US political institutions. Women, a majority white and upper class, are a minority. How does this structural inequality impact women and girls. Can women change the values and priorities of the US by getting into the system. Or must women work for change by organizing a social movement?