October 11, 12 & 13, 2022, 9:00 AM to Noon
14th ANNUAL LOW VISION TECH & WELLNESS FAIR
Keynote Speakers at 10:00 AM:
Tuesday, Oct 11th at the Saratoga Holiday Inn
Saratoga Guest Speaker: Kyle Frownfelter
NABA Assistive Technology Teacher
Topic: Practical Uses of Assistive Tech for Everyday Living
Wednesday, Oct 12th at the Glenville Senior Center
Glenville Guest Speaker: Glenn Thompson, MD
Kennedy Ophthalmology Associates
Topic: Cataracts: What Are They, and How Are They Treated
Thursday, Oct 13th at the Albany Jewish Community Center
Albany Guest Speaker: Aida Wakil, MD, FACS
Bailey, Wakil & Auringer Eye Physicians And Surgeons, PLLC
Topic: Macular Degeneration and Age-Related Eye Diseases
These events are free and open to the public. Come and experience:
- The latest in low vision technology equipment for reading, computers, watching television & adaptive visual aids.
- Adaptive living experts on living successfully with low vision & vision rehabilitation therapy.
- Area agencies providing a variety of services, support & information.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2021 Tech & Wellness Fairs!
Recordings of the professional presentations are available on the Video Resources Page
Contact information for participating representatives is available on our Resources Page.
23rd ANNUAL VISIONARY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Thank you to everyone who supported and attended NABA's 23rd Annual Visionary Golf Tournament! The event could not have been possible without your generosity and support. We are excited to see everyone again next year, and we hope to continue to grow this event with your help!
"The NABA annual golf tournament is a great way to show your support for a great mission while actually participating alongside some of the golfers being helped by the organization." -Dr. Robert L. Schultze
Thank you to The Bull and Bee Meadery for setting up a tasting table for our golfers!
Thank you to all of NABA's 2022 event sponsors!
Save the date: Thursday, April 27, 2023!
2022 VISIONARY GALA
Thank you to all of our honorees, event sponsors, guests, volunteers, staff and the Franklin Plaza for making this year's event such a success!
Steve Smith, Jr. and Laura Zeliger presented Jim Watkinson of RBC Wealth Management, with the Corporate Partner of the Year Award.
Steve Smith, Jr. and Laura Zeliger presented Dr. Thompson with the Professional of the Year Award.
Steve Smith, Jr. and Laura Zeliger presented Michele O'Hare with the Lions Clubs of W20 their Volunteer of the Year Award.
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