For those who may be new to this special affiliate, or perhaps you’ve been on this list for a while, and are not yet members, I come to you today wearing my Publicity hat, to remind you what this special affiliate is all about, in hopes that you will join AAVL in its endeavors in helping to increase the well-being for seniors throughout the United States.

As most of you already know, The Alliance on Aging and Vision Los, (AAVL) is a special affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, that strives to provides ways for Seniors like you to get information and support.  

We have monthly calls, which offers programs on a variety of topics.  We also have weekly support calls, where you can chat with others losing their vision.  There is also a web site that provides information about a variety of topics regarding seniors, that can assist you in your everyday life, along with our wonderful advocacy team,  who is diligently discussing and working on AAVL’s current advocacy initiatives that will help improve the lives for all seniors.

So, will you get involved and support us?

For more information, or if you would like to join, you may email the AAVL President at:  president@aavl-blind-seniors.org, or check us out on our web site at, www.AAVL-blind-seniors.org.  Or go directly to the membership page.
In addition, you may now also Follow us on Facebook by searching for Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Patricia A. Lipovsky
Publicity Chair, AAVL 
(386) 255-0288, H
(386) 212-6627, C
plipovsky@cfl.rr.com

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is conducting a research study seeking U.S.-based adults 55 and older who are experiencing changes in their vision. The aim of the study is to understand what it’s like for older adults to adjust to vision changes and what services can help them. We are especially interested in including the perspectives of individuals who have chosen not to participate in vision rehabilitation or support services and who prefer to remain unaffiliated with blindness or low vision groups.

To assist with our study, interested participants will complete a 60-minute interview or a 90-minute focus group, in person or virtually, with AFB researchers. Participants will be paid for their time.

Here's how you can help: Share our Aging Study Flyer with people you know who are at least 55 years old, have had recent changes in their vision, are not affiliated with any blindness groups, and have not received vision rehabilitation. For example, you might share this link with your relatives, neighbors, fellow church members, friends, and others in your community who fit these criteria.
Thank you for your support of this valuable research!

The 2025 annual AAVL member meeting took place on July 19, 2025. Please read about AAVL's Meetings, and how to attend, in the About Us page.  AAVL Board and Member Meeting Minutes can be downloaded and read at AAVL Meeting Minutes.

Read about the AAVL Cares program here or contact Sharon Strzalkowski or Patty Slaby at aavl-cares@aavl-blind-seniors.org.

AAVL holds a weekly support group call on Zoom.  Find out about this call on the Events page on this site.

See the AAVL Advocacy page.

AAVL is engaged in a number of fundraising projects.  Fundraising activities include participation in the Brenda Dillon Walk at the upcoming ACB convention and seeking donations through ACB’s Monthly  Monetary Support (MMS) program. Read about the fundraising efforts of AAVL at our Support AAVL page. 

The current Hourglass Newsletters is found at https://aavl-blind-seniors.org/hourglass where you can read it online or download either MS Word, .pdf, or .txt files. Past issues can be found at https://www.aavl-blind-seniors.org/hourglass-archives. The Editor of the Hourglass can be reached by email at hourglass@aavl-blind-seniors.org.

AAVL welcomes new members. Other perks of membership are listed on the Commercial Aids page. To complete the online form and pay online go directly to our membership page.

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