Kestrell

Two Special Events for All, but especially those people who are blind or have low vision and have little or no internet access. Please reach out to others and let them know that
the Council of Citizens With Low Vision International (CCLVI) and VISAbilities (Visually Impaired Seniors’ Abilities) will co-host a
one-hour presentation by the Federal Communications Commission on the new Affordable Connectivity Program. This program is meant to assist people with limited income or receiving government programs, such as SSI, get connected.
We are holding these two opportunities on Tuesday, February 8th,at 3:00 PM EST and Wednesday, February 9th, at 8:00 PM EST.
If you have any questions, please contact Terry Pacheco at VISAbilities50@gmail.com
These webinars will also be available to listen to on your Amazon device by saying “Alexa, Ask ACB Media to play 2.”
The zoom information is below for either call.

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Feb 8, 2022 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
or Feb 9, 2022 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Affordable Connectivity Program
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89405225341
Or One tap mobile :
+13017158592,,89405225341#
Or Telephone:
301-715-8592
Webinar ID: 894 0522 5341

Have I mentioned that I am now a co-leader of the
Boston Accessibility Group
https://www.meetup.com/a11yBoston/
?

It was revived online during the pandemic, and it's really taken off--we have 175 members!

One of our regular features is to spotlight one of our members, and last Thursday's member spotlight was the head of
MassMatch
https://www.massmatch.org/#start

MassMatch is basically an assistive technology warehouse which will let people try out different types of technology in order to find out which is the best fit, and it also loans out equipment, among other services. They work with

Easter Seals
https://www.easterseals.com/ma/
to help people find financing to purchase technology.
I asked about this during the meeting, and was told about
Massachusetts Alternative Finance Program
https://www.massalternativefinance.org/

which offers a variety of lon types, including

Mini Loan
https://www.massalternativefinance.org/mini-loan

Provides zero-interest loans of $100 to $2,000 for the purchase of assistive technology products and services. Most items defined as assistive
technology are allowe.