June 2017 News
Pair of black framed glasses sits on a black and white eye chart with a green line at the bottom.
What Can You Do to Prevent Cataracts?

June is Cataract Awareness Month, and we want you to know that cataracts is more likely to be prevented if you take certain steps to care for your eyes. 

Michael Kinoshita poses in front of a redwood tree with his tandem bike and bike helmet while wearing a blue shirt and white shorts.
Meet Michael: Visually Impaired Athlete and Our Fitness Challenge Intern! 

We are proud to have Michael Kinoshita, a local visually impaired athlete, as our intern for the National Fitness Challenge! Learn more about this fantastic William Jessup University student .
Four people prepare for the National Fitness Challenge tandem bike ride.
We're #6 So Far in the Fitness Challenge!

We're currently ranked #6 in the National Fitness Challenge! We recently coordinated a tandem bike ride along Sacramento River Trail. Special  shout-out to our volunteer tandem pilots! Stay tuned for updates along the way!

Photo of man's torso as he buttons a vest over his plaid tie.
RSVP: CareersPLUS Youth Curious About Careers and More 

July 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 
Society for the Blind

Young adults can join an in-depth discussion on careers and searching for perfect first summer, seasonal and after-school jobs.  Tips and techniques will be covered on ways to research jobs, prepare for the interview and land that first ever paycheck.  The day will include a fun and informative outing in the community visiting job sites where young adults typically volunteer and work. 
Portrait of older gentleman in red patterned sweater on cover of enVision Magazine.
We're in UC Davis Eye Center's Magazine!  

Our Executive Director Shari Roeseler wrote an article about active aging with vision loss that is featured in the Spring/Summer 2017 issue of UC Davis Eye Center's enVision Magazine!
Penny Riley and Toni Boom
Shari's Vision:  New Opportunities in Our Low Vision Clinic

Society Executive Director Shari Roeseler talks about transitions and new opportunities in our Low Vision Clinic in her latest blog post. 

Photo of the word Dad spelled out on red hearts on a light blue wall.
Give in Honor of Dads and Grads

Is there a dad or grad in your life who you want to honor this month? Please consider a gift to Society for the Blind! 

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