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@lacy2

How nice of you to be cognizant of the needs of others and although I have never planned a large event even a small one I have not thought about this. As an aside, my having an eye disease and also get migraine auras - and I don't think this may be included - but "flashing lights" and sometimes bright candles in a darker room bother my eyes. Am interested in reading some responses and maybe they will lead to other guests' /invitees' health issues like hearing etc. Hope you get some helpful feedback.

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I have low vision due to fighting glaucoma for over 30 years. I now have no central vision in left eye, and only the lower half of field in the right eye. Meetings are often a challenge for me. The biggest problem is glare that reduces my vision to the point where I can't recognize people across a table or see their facial expressions which reduces effective communication. Dim light from overhead florescent lights and from open windows creat worse glare. Bright light is the best cure.
When lights are turned down to show slides etc., often the screen is too small for me to see clearly. One idea is to offer access to slides on personal computers or phones for those that can't see screen well. My Rotary Club of Pinellas Park offers zoom access to club meetings and I can see that better than when attending live meeting.