Events of Interest
In this space, we list a variety of events. Some are events of general interest for those impacted by vision impairment. Other events related to vision loss are where AIRSLA leadership will attend. We look forward to meeting you!
Foundation Fighting Blindness Schedule
More details for these events are available on their website, https://www.fightingblindness.org/eventsg
Website address for more information: https://www.fightingblindness.org/
2023 Schedule
Live Audio Description Theater Events
in LA and Orange County
Date, Time, Title
AUGUST
08/20 @ 1 PM: “Les Miserables” at The Pantages Theatre
SEPTEMBER
09/09 @ 2 PM: “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” at The Ahmanson Theatre
09/09 @ 2 PM: “The Book of Mormon” at The Segerstrom Center for the Arts
09/16 @ 2 PM: “Dear Dead Drug Lord” at The Kirk Douglas Theatre
09/23 @ 2 PM: “Aladdin” at The Pantages Theater
09/30 @ 2 PM: “Les Miserables” at The Segerstrom Center for the Arts
OCTOBER
10/01 @ 2 PM: “Don Giovanni” at LA Opera
10/14 @ 2 PM: “Hadestown” at The Ahmanson Theatre
10/28 @ 2 PM: “Ain’t Too Proud” at The Segerstrom Center For The Arts
10/29 @ 2 PM: “The Barber of Seville” at LA Opera
NOVEMBER
11/26 @ 2 PM: “El Ultimo Sueno de Frida y Diego” at LA Opera
DECEMBER
12/03 @ 2 PM: “Mamma Mia” at The Pantages Theatre
12/17 @ 1 PM: “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” at the Pantages Theatre
12/23 @ 2 PM:How The Grinch Stole Christmas” at the Segestrom Center For The Arts
More details about audio description is available on their website at, http://www.audiodescribersla.org
Hearts for Sight Foundation
Events for 2024
Find current information on the Hearts for Sight website https://heartsforsightfoundation.org/calendar-of-events-upcoming/
More details for these events are available on their website, https://heartsforsightfoundation.org
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February NFB SC Audio Described Films
Everyone is invited! All movies are audio described without video. If you have any suggestions for upcoming movies, send them to movies@nfbofsc.orgAll events start at
8:00 PM Eastern
11:00 PM Pacific2/9/2024, Friday – Ghost 1990
Rating PG 13
Run time 2 hours & 7 minutes2/16/2024, Friday -Barbie 2023
Rating PG 13
Run time 1 hour & 54 minutes2/23/2024, Friday – Trivia Night (Send David Bundy a message at bundy@pobox.com to register.
You are invited to join us on the 1st and 2nd Friday of each month at 8:00 PM Eastern for audio described movies. -Steve Cook.
NFB of SC ZoomZoom information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09Meeting ID: 803 254 3777
Passcode: 124578One tap mobile
+19292056099,,8032543777#Passcode: 124578
June 14,2024, Friday – Blindness and Mental Health Summit
First annual Blindness and Mental Health Summit! The Summit is the largest online gathering of organizations and consumers sharing information, resources, and services focusing on mental health in the blindness, low vision, and disability communities. Registration is free!More information: https://accessiblepharmacy.com/blindness-and-mental-health-summit-2024//