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SENIOR SITE®

Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss

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About Vision Loss
Learn About Vision Loss

Understand different terms and phrases related to vision loss.
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You may not realize how many helpful services are available.
When I was told of my vision loss I thought I would lose all my personal freedom... Close Quote

Frank Smith - Raleigh, NC

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Welcome to AFB Senior Site®

This site has helpful information and solutions for seniors with eye conditions and their friends and family.

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Get Your Questions Answered on the Message Boards

The AFB Senior Site message boards will be monitored by staff from VISIONS, our agency of the month for May.

I am a sighted spouse and would like to connect with others who have a blind partner.Sometimes I feel overwhelmed with all the things I need to do and don't have much energy to do things for myself.
Posted by aflyte on 2/2/2009

AFB Senior Site Message Boards

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Digital TV Conversion

Television goes digital June 12, 2009. Are you ready?





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