Blind Support Group, ‘Our Journey of Sight,’ Welcomes West Haven Mayor Borer

From City of West Haven

WEST HAVEN, May 16, 2025 — (Pictured): Mayor Dorinda Borer, back center, joins members of “Our Journey of Sight,” a low-vision and blind support group for area residents, at their monthly meeting Friday at the West Haven Public Library’s main branch.

The support group, led by Richard Howard, a member of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut, features informational speakers, organizes activities and meets from 10 a.m.-noon on the third Friday of each month in the lower level of the library at 300 Elm St.

This month’s speakers included Borer and Beth Rival, a former board member of the federation’s Manchester-based Connecticut chapter who is a prominent advocate for the rights and equality of blind and visually impaired individuals. Rival lost her sight at age 19 and has been involved with the NFB for many years.

Also speaking was Michelle Puzzo, who in 2019 co-founded UR Community Cares, a Manchester-based nonprofit that offers vision resources, including assistive technology devices.

To join the support group or for more information, call Howard at 203-214-7631.

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