Community Connection: Dr. Lonnie Dunn - Denver Native & Musician
Dr. Lonnie Dunn, a Denver native and musician who went blind in 1988 is joining Tree King on Community Connection on Friday, February 7, 2025, during the 11 o'clock hour.
According to recent data, approximately 0.62% of the world's population is considered blind, which translates to around 49.1 million people globally.
More than 100,000 people are blind in Colorado. January was Glaucoma Awareness Month, February is Low Vision Month and March is Save Your Vision Month.
With today's technology and services for the blind, Dr. Dunn has learned to live as independently as possible.
Resources for the blind:
- Access-A-Ride - to apply, call 303.299.2960
- Colorado Talking Book Library, 180 Sheridan Blvd, Lakewood CO - 303.727.9277
- Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, 2211 W Evans Denver CO - Contact Tina at 303.866.2500
- Colorado Center for the Blind, 2233 W Shepard Ave, Littleton CO - 303.778.1130; Newsline: 303.552.5797
- Teachers for JAWS, iPad, Tablet, iPhone, Smart Phone
- Kara Hanson MD, University of Colorado Low Vision Evaluations - 720.848.2020
- Recommended physicians, retinal specialists; Dr. Naresh Mandava - 720.848.2020; Colorado Retina Associates - 303.261.1600
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