The Optometry school Dr. Friberg attended, SCCO, annually presents a juried art exhibit that features artwork from blind and visually impaired artists from around the world.
Below is a painting from Susan Gustafson, who has been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at age 35.
Here is a beautiful catalog featuring visually impaired, blind and legally blind artists. Click here to see all of their amazing artwork: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cd23c6ee#/cd23c6ee/
Low Vision Community Resources - Portland, OR
Transportation- TriMet Lift Paratransit Program (503) 962-8200
- Ride Connection (503) 226-0700
- C-VAN Paratransit-Vancouver (360) 695-8918
- Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Safety Unit: (503) 945-5083
- Washington Department of Licensing: www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense
- On the Road Driver Evaluation:
- Jeff Lango OTR/L, Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (503)249-3220
- Great Northwest Drivers (503)628-6306
- Meals-On-Wheels
- Multnomah and Washington County 503-736-6325
- Clark County 1-866-788-6325
- Apply on line at: https://feedseniors.org/programs/meals-on-wheels/
- Store to Door Grocery Delivery (503) 200-3333
- Phone in order and receive delivery once a week for prescriptions/groceries
- Online Grocery shopping
- Safeway www.safeway.com
- New Season’s www.newseasonsmarket.com
- Albertson’s www.albertsons.com
- Direct Dial Assistance (888) 586-3100 to request application
- Provides free operator assistance eliminating need to dial/access phone book.
- Free internet-like phone searches for weather/businesses
- Tell Me (800) 555-8355
- Google Voice Search (800) 466-4411
http://www.macular.org/sgroups/orsg.html
Low Vision Equipment Resources
- MaxiAids www.maxiaids.com (631) 752-0689
- LS&S www.lssproducts.com (800) 468-4789
- ShopLowVision www.shoplowvision.com (866) 999-9188
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