Sen Krueger's Town Hall: New Technology to Support People with Hearing and Vision Loss and MTA OMNY

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Sen Krueger's Virtual Town Hall: New Technology to Support People with Hearing and Vision Loss Plus an Overview of the MTA's New OMNY Payment System

OMNY Program
Staff from the MTA provided a brief overview of the OMNY program, the new contactless fare payment system NYC for subways and buses, and how older people with half fare cards can easily transition to this convenient “tap and go” system.

New Technology for People with Hearing and Vision Loss
During the remainder of the event, experts discussed exciting advances in technology for people with hearing and vision loss that can significantly improve quality-of-life. The Center for Hearing and Communication provided information about over-the-counter 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. The Lighthouse Guild shared information about an array of support services people can access, and the new technological devices to support individuals with vision loss.

Speakers:
Alberto Roldan, Assistant Director of Government and Community Relations, MTA
Howie Levine, Senior Accessibility Officer, MTA
Jeff Wax, LCSW-R, Director of Emotional Health and Wellness Center, Psychotherapist, CHC
Michele DiStefano, AuD, Director of Audiology Services, 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

Presenter's Powerpoints:

- Technology Center

- On Tech and Vision Podcast

- Technology and Vision Blog

- GuildCare – 212-769-7847 - Adult Day Healthcare - Call Pat Rincon – 212-769-7847 – GuildCare Manhattan Program Director.

- Lisa Miller, at Lighthouse Guild, connects eligible people to programs through the New York State Commission for the Blind – call or email her: 646-847-4615
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