DC Vision Connection

Join us for an in-person DC Vision Connection event to explore essential resources, services, and cutting-edge tools that actively support your independence and well-being in everyday life. Whether you are looking for new technology, support networks, or professional guidance, this is your chance to connect with experts and discover opportunities to enhance your quality of life.

Featured Speakers & Bios
Meet the professionals and advocates leading the way in independence and support:

• Achilles International
  Speaker: Samantha Cinnick, Program Coordinator. Samantha Cinnick is a public health leader with 8 years of experience in the federal government, philanthropy, and academia. She has led multimillion-dollar programs, managed data systems, and streamlined operations through change management and stakeholder engagement. Sam serves as Program Coordinator and guide for Achilles International’s Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Chapter, where she organizes weekly workouts and fosters an inclusive community for athletes with disabilities. Since 2019, she has guided athletes in numerous races, including several half-marathons, and is committed to removing barriers in sports.
• Low Vision Services
  Speaker: Dr. Suleiman Alibhai. Dr. Alibhai has been a dedicated practitioner of low vision rehabilitation in the Metropolitan Washington D.C. area since 1993. In 2008, he established Low Vision Rehabilitation PLC. Dr. Alibhai contracts his specialized services to the National Eye Institute, where he sees patients involved in vision protocols. He is a committed educator, frequently lecturing on vision rehabilitation to local optometry societies, ophthalmology residents, and various low vision support groups organized by the Prevention of Blindness Society.

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