Denver Chapter

Contact Info

Lindsey Blankenship, Chapter President

denver@fightingblindness.org

On Saturday, August 1, 2020, the Foundation Fighting Blindness held a free, public educational webinar symposium providing the latest information on retinal disease research and the latest in adaptive technology and low vision services in Colorado.

Research panelists included:

Marc Mathias, M.D. from University of Colorado Eye Center
Alan E. Kimura , M.D., M.P.H, from Colorado Retina Associates
Dr Deanine Halliman, Director of Clinical Research & Medical Affairs from Applied Genetics Technology Corp., to discuss current human clinical trials
Kelsey Zegar, M.S.,C.G.C .from Informed DNA to discuss genetic testing

Adaptive technology and low vision service panelists included reprensentatives from:

Audio Information Network
Center for People with Disabilities
Colorado Center for the Blind
Colorado Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Colorado Retina Associates
Ensight Skills Center
Techy Joe Computer Solutions and
Tides Changing Therapy

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Chapter Events

Jan 23, 2021 EST Event

National Chapter Vision Webinar: Gene Therapy

This webinar will feature a discussion of the many ways gene therapies can be used to address retinal degenerative diseases as well as the latest updates on gene therapy research and clinical trials.
Jan 29, 2021 EST Event

Fighting Blindness Insights Forum – January 29, 2021

The Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the inherited retinal disease community. The focus of this call is to report progress on the Foundation’s mission-related initiatives, highlight recent developments and provide scientific and research updates.
Feb 28, 2021 EST Event

Hope from Home: A United Night to Save Sight

Hope from Home: A United Night to Save Sight is an exciting and interactive virtual experience featuring incredible entertainment, amazing auction items, and the opportunity to connect with others from the comfort of your own home.
Jun 12, 2021 EST Event

Spring '21 National Virtual VisionWalk

Participants from across the nation will join together virtually on Saturday, June 12th to show our united, unwavering commitment to the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ mission to search for treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases.