Bertram resident and Army veteran Jerry LeBlanc has shared how smart glasses are helping him navigate vision loss while caring for more than 125 animals at LJ Acres, the rescue he operates with his wife, Nicole. A Veterans Day collaboration with Meta highlighted the technology and the couple's work. The devices are a practical aid in daily routines, though they do not reverse vision loss.
COMMUNITY & TECHNOLOGY · NOVEMBER 13, 2026 EDITION
BERTRAM VETERAN USES SMART GLASSES TO HELP CARE FOR 125 ANIMALS
Jerry LeBlanc says assistive technology helps him manage daily work at his animal rescue.
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