The Philly Phorum on May 6, 2024, provided a platform for professionals serving the blind and low vision community in Philadelphia and surrounding areas to showcase services and other resources. The goal of Philly Phorum was to ensure that all professionals in the local community are aware of opportunities for individuals with low vision or blindness. This Philly Phorum allowed professionals in the community to connect and collaborate to provide a robust array of resources for individuals and their families.
The Philly Phorum featured presentations from: Dr. Erin Kenny (Salus University), Trisha Ebel (Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey), Alexander Shay (Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services), Thomas Diagostino (TechOWL), and Cait Prior (Legal Clinic for the Disabled). Our founding members include: Dr. Ranjoo Prasad (Wills Eye Hospital), Lora Swatko (Blind Institute of Technology), Beth Deering & Sylvia Purnell (VisionLink), Alex Cohen (Accessible Pharmacy Services), Bethany Johnson (Overbrook School for the Blind), Lauren Scarpa (Bestwork Industries), and Michelle Glaze (Foundation Fighting Blindness).