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Low Vision Resource Group

Resources for people experiencing low vision
2025-01-10 13:00:00 2025-01-10 14:30:00 America/New_York Low Vision Resource Group Join us to discuss resources to assist people with low vision. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Friday, January 10
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-10 13:00:00 2025-01-10 14:30:00 America/New_York Low Vision Resource Group Join us to discuss resources to assist people with low vision. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Join us to discuss resources to assist people with low vision.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | Low vision resource group |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
dprice@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Branch manager
Diana Price
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Tue, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
  • Metrobus: F23, F24, A28
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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