Samantha Williams

20 Years of Impact: Spectrios Partners with Vision Gala

Celebrating 20 Years of Impact: The Partners with Vision Gala For 20 years, the Spectrios Institute for Low Vision has been hosting an event that embodies resilience, generosity, and community—the Partners with Vision Gala. This year, we celebrate this milestone with our Emerald City theme on April 26, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Lisle near […]

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10 OT-Approved Low Vision Tips for Effortless Daily Living

10 OT-Approved Low Vision Tips for Effortless Daily Living Prevent Blindness again has declared February as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness month. It’s a great time to shine a light on a condition that affects millions yet is often misunderstood. Low vision is any visual impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses,

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Understanding and Managing Low Vision

February is Low Vision Awareness Month: Understanding and Managing Low Vision February is Low Vision Awareness Month—an important time to raise awareness and educate others about this prevalent eye condition that’s often misunderstood. In the United States alone, 12 million people aged 40 and over experience some form of vision impairment. Nearly 3 million individuals

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Meet Jennifer

Meet Jennifer Finding Strength in the Face of Dual Sensory Loss Jennifer’s journey began early, marked by challenges that few could see. From childhood, she struggled with vision and hearing issues that her family noticed but could not fully understand. Despite numerous doctor visits, no one could identify the cause. By age three, she was

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Meet Mary

Meet Mary In the realm of vision loss, stories of resilience, perseverance, and the human spirit’s ability to conquer adversity often stand as powerful testaments to our vital work here at the Deicke “House of Hope.” We invite you to read more about the personal journey of Mary, a patient and volunteer at Spectrios. Her

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Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Team as the New Director of Development!

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Development to join our team, drive our fundraising initiatives and manage donor relations. As the Director of Development, you will play a crucial role in obtaining grant funds, securing major gift, and planned giving programs, and coordinating special events to support the life-changing programs and

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