New Technology to Support People with Hearing and Vision Loss,
PLUS an Overview of the MTA’s New OMNY Payment System
Thursday, June 15th, 10 am – 11:45 am
OMNY Program
The Town Hall will begin with the a brief overview of the OMNY program, the new contactless fare payment system for subways and buses, and how older people with half fare cards can easily transition to this convenient “tap and go” system.
New Technology
If you want to find out about exciting advances in technology for people with hearing and vision loss that can significantly improve your quality-of-life. The Center for Hearing and Communication will provide information about over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, where to buy them, how to use them, and the free services the Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) offers to support individuals with hearing loss and their families. New technology is also available to help people with visual impairments. The Lighthouse Guild will share information about an array of support services you can access, and the new technological devices to support individuals with vision loss.
The Virtual Town Hall will feature:
- Jeff Wax, Psychotherapist, CHC
- Michele DiStefano, Director, Audiologist, CHC
- Carolyn Ginsburg Stern, Director of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives, CHC
- Lisa Beth Miller, Outreach and Referral Coordinator, Lighthouse Guild
- Dr. Bryan Wolynski, Chief Technology Officer, Lighthouse Guild
You will have the option of joining the event online through Zoom, a webinar hosting service.
You will also have the option to view the event online through Facebook. Please note that you do not need a Facebook account or profile to view the event through Facebook.
If you do not have access to a computer, tablet, or other electronic device, you can listen in by telephone.
**If you register for an event, a confirmation email with the Zoom link and the call-in information will be sent at least a week in advance of the event.**
The event will feature a question and answer session with Jeff Wax, Michele DiStefano, Carolyn Ginsburg, Lisa Beth Miller, and Dr. Bryan Wolynski. If you want to find out what you should consider when purchasing OTC hearing aids, or new tech devices for people with vision loss, join us at the June 15th Virtual Town Hall. Attendees will be able to submit questions through Zoom and Facebook during the event but are *strongly* encouraged to submit them in advance.
Please let us know if you plan to attend the Thursday, June 15th Virtual Town Hall by registering below.
