To increase independence, security & quality of life for Kentuckians affected by vision loss through peer support, technology, training & additional resources.
Lexington, KY
Joined July 2014
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The March 2023 BCB Calendar of Events is out! To listen to the audio or read a digital version, click here: bcbky.org/newsletter/ To receive BCB's monthly calendar and Bulletin newsletter directly in your inbox, subscribe here: bcbky.org/newslettersignupet…
Bluegrass Council of the Blind retweeted
When talking to someone who is blind, DO use a normal tone of voice. DON'T yell or raise your voice just because someone is blind.
#DosAndDonts #Blind #TheMoreYouKnow #VisionLoss #Respect #BlindNotBroken
ALT Headline reads, "Interacting with people who are blind." Thumbs up says what to do, and thumbs down says what not to do (do's and don'ts are the same as the caption). Beyond Vision icon of a nonsighted person shaking hands with a sighted person is in the lower right corner.
After almost 30 years at our current location, BCB is moving! At the end of March, BCB will pack up & make the short hike up the road to 2265 Harrodsburg Rd. Thank you to our clients, members, board, donors and especially, the #Lexington Lions Club. More: bit.ly/3Jw4NXs
ALT Photo of BCB's new headquarters building as of April 1 -- a white multi story building with large blocks of black windows and the address number 2265 on the front. The building is landscaped with shrubbery and mature trees.
Pasta giant @Barilla expands partnership w/ @BeMyEyes, a platform that provides live audio & visual support to those who are blind/visually impaired, by including QR codes on the packaging of 10 of their most popular pastas. Thanks, Barilla!
More: shorturl.at/dewzX
Bluegrass Council of the Blind retweeted
It's incredibly difficult to lose one's sight but with accessibility services and focus you don't have to give up your creativity! #blind #sightloss #art #poetry #music #PhotographyIsArt #painting
We have had to reschedule today's AT seminar to next Thursday, Oct. 20, at 1 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience!
#blindness #sharethelex @Sharethelex #assistivetechnology
It's official! Thank you, Governor @AndyBeshearKY for proclaiming October as #Blindness and Visual Impairment Awareness Month in #Kentucky.
[Photo shows the signed Proclamation]
#blind #blindawareness #visualimpairment #sharethelex @sharethelex
Our own BCB Leader is heading to Leader Dogs for the Blind to meet and bond with her first dog guide! Safe travels, Theresa Thomas! Can't wait to meet our new office mate! @Leader_Dog #blind
BCB's July SILVER Initiative presentation is 1 PM today at the Lexington Sr Ctr (195 Life Lane)! Join BCB's Sam Seavey to explore communication options for low vision. He will also distribute assistive kitchen devices & big button clocks, courtesy of a grant from the @KYColonels.
Please note! Our bcbky.org Web site is down. We have contacted our provider and will let you know as soon as it is back up! Thank you for your patience! In the meantime, you can always call the BCB Headquarters at 859-259-1834.
Bluegrass Council of the Blind retweeted
Republicans are getting very upset people keep retweeting this ad so I figured I would post for any of you who haven’t seen it yet and then I am going to retweet myself tonight.
Bluegrass Council of the Blind retweeted
Tune in to Ask The Experts on March 22, 2:00 p.m. ET "My vision keeps getting worse, can it be saved?" & ask questions of our experts regarding ways to lower your risk of worsening eye disease and state of the art treatments that are available to help you! diabetes.org/experts
So #grateful to receive a grant from @KYColonels. The funds will go toward talking meat thermometers, liquid level indicators and other #assistivetechnology tools that help people with low to no vision continue to live safely and independently.
ALT Standing in front of a Kentucky Colonels banner, a man shakes hands with a woman with his right hand as he hands her an envelope with his left. The man is wearing a blue shirt and khaki pants; the woman is wearing a blue dress. Both are smiling at the camera.
Please join us for BCB’s January Lunch & Learn via Zoom on Wed., Jan. 27, at 1 PM. Click the link for registration and speaker details. Hope to see you there! Please share!
fb.me/e/4XLMhjMvh @UnitedWayBG @BGCFKY @kycouncilblind
ALT This is an illustration with the word January large across the top, snow in the background and mittened and gloved hands coming up from the bottom
Join BCB’s A-T Zoom call, Thurs, 1/14, at 1 PM. BCB’s Assistive Tech Mgr Sam Seavey will discuss helpful A-T resources on YouTube. We’ll look at specific channels, talk about how to find AT info, even watch sample videos. To register, call 859-259-1834 for Zoom access info.
So excited that we hit (and exceeded!) our 2020 #goodgivingchallenge goal! Thank you to everyone who shared our posts, contributed and supported us throughout this challenge and year! We hope more are now aware of BCB’s services for people with all levels of #visionimpairment.
We’re less than $200 away from our $6,000 goal! Please continue to share, & donate if you can at bit.ly/36NRfmv—you make a difference! Thank you to everyone who has contributed by donating, sharing posts and telling others about BCB. #bggives #GoodGivingChallenge
The #GoodGivingChallenge is open! Please help us reach our $6,000 goal! Go to bggives.org/bluegrasscouncil…. The Bluegrass Council of the Blind is the only #nonprofit exclusively meeting the needs of adults who are blind or visually impaired in Central Ky. #bggives #GivingTuesday2020
For the first time in its history, the #MacysParade will present the full @NBC #parade broadcast with live audio description on the Secondary Audio Program (SAP) channel. Thanks, @Macys! 🤗🤗🤗
