Living Well with Vision Loss Webinar Series – Webinar #1
The Carroll Center for the Blind invites you to a free, three-part virtual wellness webinar series, Living Well with Vision Loss: Sleep, Health & Balance. This series explores how sleep, physical health, and emotional well-being shape daily life for people with vision loss. Each session offers practical insights, expert perspectives, and tools you can use right away. The series is designed for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, their family members, and professionals.
Understanding Non-24: Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Advocacy
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 P.M. ET
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Speaker: Maggie Felton, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Clinical Nurse Educator at Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Quality sleep is vital for overall health, but for many people who are blind or visually impaired, the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle can be disrupted by a condition known as Non-24. In this session, Clinical Nurse Educator Maggie Felton, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, will explain the science behind circadian rhythms and Non-24, discuss its impact on daily life, and highlight strategies for managing symptoms. Attendees will also gain tools for self-advocacy and learn how to access resources and support to improve their quality of rest and overall well-being.
This webinar will be recorded and made available on our YouTube channel after the event. Make sure to subscribe to receive a notification when the recording is available!
About The Speaker
Maggie Felton, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Educator with extensive experience in sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. She currently serves as a Nurse Educator with Vanda Pharmaceuticals, where she provides education and resources to individuals, providers, and community organizations supporting blind and visually impaired populations. Maggie has a deep clinical understanding of Non-24 Sleep-Wake Disorder and is passionate about increasing awareness, reducing health disparities, and helping patients navigate diagnosis and management through practical, patient-centered education.
Webinar Series Schedule
Webinar #1: Understanding Non-24: Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Advocacy
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 P.M. ET
Speaker: Maggie Felton, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Clinical Nurse Educator at Vanda
Learn how circadian rhythms and Non-24 affect sleep, along with strategies for managing symptoms and advocating for better rest and support.
Webinar #2: Nutrition & Exercise: Building Healthy Habits for Life
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 P.M. ET
Speaker: Dr. Michael Marciello, Physician and Advocate
Explore practical ways to balance sleep, exercise, and nutrition to support long-term health, energy, and independence.
Webinar #3: Emotional Well-being: Coping, Connection, and Resilience
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 P.M. ET
Speaker: Rebecca Alexander, Psychotherapist, Author, and Advocate
Gain tools for building emotional resilience, navigating life transitions, and strengthening meaningful connections.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or need help registering, please email development@carroll.org.
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