Los Angeles Chapter
Chapter Contact
Xavier Garcia
xgarcia@fightingblindness.org
I’m involved with the Foundation because the organization continues to provide support and hope for all of us in the visually impaired and blind community so we know we’re not alone in the fight against blinding diseases.
Chapter Events
Los Angeles Chapter Virtual Event
- Aug 20, 2025
- 7:00 p.m. (PDT)
- Virtual
Learn about the Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses with Hugo Gallegos Ortiz from the Braille Institute!
Los Angeles Chapter Leadership
| Name | Role |
| Adam Lawrence | Chapter President |
|
Sheri Lawrence |
Vice President |
|
Delaney Milton |
Social Media Chair |
|
Renee Duryee |
Resource Chair |
|
Shauna Casey |
Education Chair |
|
Ben Slattery |
Revenue Chair |
|
Jeff Rodriguez |
Membership Chair |
|
Miguel Casilla |
Diversity & Inclusion Chair |
Past Webinars and Speaker Events
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Los Angeles Community Connections – February 17, 2025
"You're Losing Your Sight, Now What?" presented by Dr. Alfredo Sadun from Doheny Eye Institute of UCLA.
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Southern California Virtual Speaker Series – Working with a Retinal Specialist
Dr. Shyamanga Borooah, an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Shiley Eye Institute in San Diego, presents frequent questions when coming to see a retinal specialist on the first or subsequent visit.
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Los Angeles Chapter Speaker Series – 01/17/2024
Kristin McDonald discusses her experience as a participant in the jCyte clinical trial to rescue photo receptor cells. Jacqueline Hantgan informs the group about her role as an advocate for continued stem cell research in California.
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LA Community Connections – Cooking with Vision Loss
Debra Erickson from The Blind Kitchen share techniques and tools for cooking safely with vision loss.
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Additional Resources
- Find a doctor who sees patients with inherited retinal diseases
- Learn more about our Vision Warrior program and do-it-yourself events
