UAB Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation

05/09/2025

Come join the food trucks, face painting & free fun at the UAB Disability Arts Festival Celebration THIS SATURDAY May 10th at the Alys Stephens Center.
- 12:00pm: Resource fair opens (might find a familiar face or two 😉)
- 1:00pm: Community based performers take the stage. This showcase will feature TWO OF OUR OWN
⭐️Rachel Hyche⭐️ &
⭐️Clara Scelsi⭐️

You’ll also be able to check out an art exhibit displaying works from some amazing artists within the disability community. Grab some food and head on back at 7:00 for the word premiere of From Where I Sit

Asking our Songs for Sight community to show up & show out in support of our two talented performers and the disability community at large!

https://www.alysstephens.org/events/disability-arts-festival-celebration-and-resource-event/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHpcuqjKozMQ924MGJG8PzYSKe9_lLNyk43_3Qb_YwE6tNn92lYi0tituQqu4_aem_1teg8Ut-6ugQxVCmoR77_w

Attend at Alys Stephens Center. Join us for a vibrant celebration of creativity and community at the Disability Arts Festival! The day kicks off with a resource fair at noon in the lobbies of the Alys Stephens Center (ASC), offering valuable information and services alongside a dynamic art exhibit f...

03/26/2025

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freaky-friday-red-mtn-theater-songs-for-sight-tickets-1285148767559?aff=oddtdtcreator

Anyone looking for a fun night at the sensory accessible showing of Freaky Friday at the Ref mountain Theater? Sign up now while the free tickets last. There will be audio description AND ASL interpreters!

Sensory inclusive (American Sign Language & Audio Description) production of Freaky Friday. We have 20 seats for the Songs for Sight group!

12/31/2024

Registration is now open for the 2025 Songs for Sight Low Vision Support Group Pelham Event. Space is limited so RSVP and get ready to hit the ice! ⛸️

Please read the “About Event” section of the EventBrite page CAREFULLY to ensure each family member is registered correctly so that supplies can be ordered. Also remember to check your family calendars prior to signing-up. Once you RSVP, Songs for Sight becomes responsible for your food, activity and other fees even if you do not attend. We understand unexpected crises arise and only ask that you send us a message as soon as possible so we are not waiting for you to arrive. Our organization has been blessed with the ability to provide these events free of charge & hope to continue making them financially accessible to all.

We hope you are able to join us!

Join us for our annual winter event at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena!

09/10/2024

It’s that time of year again! Time for our fall Songs For Sight meeting at McWane! Sign up here:

A fun time in the Science Center mingling with families of children with low vision while enjoying dinner, science and a little education.

02/13/2024

⛸️Attention VIPs⛸️
It's time to lace up your skates and join us on Sunday, February 25th at the Pelham Civic Center for our next Songs for Sight support group meeting! Please carefully read and complete the Eventbrite page to ensure you are included in the festivities.

Join us for our annual winter event!

01/09/2024

Congratulations Dr. DeCarlo on this well-deserved designation!

CONGRATULATIONS to our very own CEO, Dawn K. DeCarlo, OD, PhD! She has been chosen as a 2024 ARVO Silver Fellow!

The title of ARVO Fellow is an honor established to recognize current members for their individual accomplishments, leadership and contributions to the Association. Fellows serve as role models and mentors for individuals pursuing careers in vision and ophthalmology research.

Dr. DeCarlo's official induction will take place in May.

https://www.arvo.org/awards-grants-and-fellowships/arvo-fellows/

Photo courtesy of UAB Callahan Eye.

12/06/2023

ALL TICKETS NOW CLAIMED!

✨ATTENTION Songs for Sight Families! We’ve just been notified that Red Mountain Theater has had 20 tickets graciously donated for us to attend their 🎄Holiday Spectacular Show 🎅🏻THIS SATURDAY (12/9) starting at 7:30pm. We understand it is very short notice but if you would like to attend please comment or contact the clinic to let us know how many tickets you will need. Final headcount will be reported at 9:00am Friday morning and tickets are limited so DON’T DELAY!

10/25/2023

Songs for Sight Low Vision Support Group Event!

Registration for our annual kickoff at the McWane Science Center is now OPEN! You may use either the QR code on the flyer or the link below to sign up🔬🤓🎨

As always, the food and fun are free of charge. Regustration will close at MIDNIGHT on NOVEMBER 3rd 2023 so DON’T DELAY!

Questions? Call the clinic at 205-488-0736 or send an email to lowvision@uab.edu

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/songs-for-sight-youth-low-vision-support-group-at-the-mcwane-center-tickets-722287349907

09/20/2023

Please join Accessible Pharmacy Services as we discuss clinical trials for the blind and low vision community with expert presenters.

05/02/2023

04/07/2023

Now everyone can join in the hunt at home, school, church and beyond!

Audio Easter Egg, The Audio Easter Egg is great for treasure hunts, games or just a fun novelty. It emits a chick sounding chirp at delayed intervals and is built into any plastic egg

12/19/2022

It's almost that time of year! Time for skating and another great Songs for Sight Youth Low Vision Support Group Meeting on January 28, 2023 in Pelham, AL . Join us as we take on Crucial Conversations and enjoy fun, fellowship and ice skating!! Register through the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/songs-for-sight-youth-low-vision-support-group-meeting-ice-skating-tickets-491969683567

An afternoon of crucial conversations, fun, fellowship and ice skating with children with vision impairment and their families.