AirsLa.Org

AirsLa.Org AIRS-LA is a 501c3 organization that podcasts news, information, entertainment, and educational content to the blind and visually impaired.

AIRS-LA, Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles, is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to providing the blind & visually impaired with a free website to listen to hundreds of podcasts.

11/05/2016

Tech-Vendor mayhem at 2016 Best In Tech! So many new devices and services. It's an exciting time for VI Tech!

04/12/2016

AIRS-LA volunteers! As we celebrate service, we'd like to hear from you. What's your AIRS-LA story? Why do you volunteer?

04/11/2016

This week is National Volunteer Week! We are thankful to all of our volunteers who devote great amounts of time and effort to making AIRS-LA possible.

04/06/2016

More about Facebook's new feature for the visually impaired. Has anyone tried it yet?

03/21/2016

What are some of your favorite series to listen to on AIRS-LA?! Post a comment below to share your recommendations for good listening!

03/17/2016

Our friends from the San Fernando Valley chapter of National Federation of the Blind CA invites you to this informative seminar. Please share...


San Fernando Valley Chapter Presents
Coping with Vision Loss
Are you or a loved one experiencing vision loss? If you find yourself feeling frustrated and fearful that diminishing vision automatically equals settling for a diminished lifestyle, the good news is that it doesn’t. Thanks to ongoing research, modern medical breakthroughs and advances in technology, you can live a full if not even more enhanced life.

Come and attend this free seminar to learn more about:
• The latest information and research about various causes of vision loss.
• Using today’s mobile technology to cope with and overcome vision loss.
• Coping with the challenges faced by blind and low-vision children in their early education including bullying.
• Attending college with vision loss. Finding resources and strategies for keeping up with a demanding curriculum.
• Coping with vision loss that occurs later in life. Overcoming the struggles that come with learning new ways to travel and handle daily living.
• Coping with depression that often accompanies vision loss. How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help alleviate symptoms.
• Available resources to get you the necessary equipment and training to help you remain or become gainfully employed.

When:
Saturday March 19 2016 from 2pm – 5pm
Where:
Tarzana Hospital – Women’s Pavilion Building Auditorium
18321 Clark St. Tarzana CA 91356 (Nearest major cross street is Reseda Blvd)
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us:
Phone: 818-457-9449
Email: [email protected]

PS. if you are driving, please let them know ahead of time at the email or phone # noted on the flyer to make sure they request for enough parking validation tickets. Thanks!

Vegetables may prevent vision loss from glaucomaGreen, Leafy Vegetables Each Day May Help Keep Glaucoma at Bay, By Kathl...
02/01/2016

Vegetables may prevent vision loss from glaucoma

Green, Leafy Vegetables Each Day May Help Keep Glaucoma at Bay, By Kathleen Doheney; HealthDay.com
Listen to this podcast which discusses the importance of healthy nutrition and vegetables to protect the eyes and slow the loss of vision due to glaucoma. http://www.airsla.org/broadcasts/DailyAIRS160115.mp3

More podcasts like these are available at www.airsla.org

Health News Distribution, Health News Licensing, Health Content Syndication. Award-winning health news licensing and syndication service. Consumer and professional health news content.

Good luck to all of the Braille Challenge participants!
01/30/2016

Good luck to all of the Braille Challenge participants!

01/11/2016

Are you looking for smart ways to save money? This podcast tells you great ways to save and save on taxes. My IRA isn't perfect, but it's a good start for small savers. By Michelle Singletary, The Washington Post, read by Nick Alexander. http://www.airsla.org/broadcasts/DailyAIRS151111.mp3

To listen to more podcasts like this, please visit www.airsla.org

01/08/2016

Racque; Decipeda to be a new Administrator

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