Age-related macular degeneration took her tennis and music. Low vision technology training from the Access Technology Lab gave Joanne B. back reading, news, and connection.
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In 1998, at the age of 24, Rosalinde was a single mother of two young boys (age 4.5 years and 1.5 years). She was working full time as a manager at a currency exchange and had just moved into her own apartment. Then she woke up with a blood clot that caused her to lose vision to the point that she was immediately unable to work, drive, or even perform the most basic care for her children.
In 2011 one of Rosalinde’s doctor’s asked her what her life goal was. At the time her oldest son was getting ready to begin his drivers education. Rosalinde told her doctor that if she could find a way to drive, she could be an active part of her son’s training rather than watching from the sidelines. Her doctor gave her a pamphlet about the Spectrios Sight for the Road program and told her. “I’m not sure if they can help you, but it’s worth a shot.” Rosalinde made an appointment with Dr. John Coalter, who tested her for bioptic driving and referred her to Marianjoy for behind-the-wheel training.
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Guess Who?- Read the hints and see if you can guess this celebrity guest at the Spectrios 40th Anniversary Golf Classic. The Golf Classic will be held at the Glen Oak Country Club in Glen Ellyn, IL on Monday September 21, 2026.
I was born premature with ROP but didn’t come to Spectrios until I was in my 30’s. My first visit was as a DHS (IDORS) patient in the late 80s. Although I saw a doctor at Wheaton Eye Clinic, I was not referred to Spectrios until meeting with Don Davia, my rehab counselor. I was one of the early patients seen within the first 3 years we were open.
Things changed when Janice came to Spectrios. She started off seeing Dr. Park, who was caring but direct about what she could and couldn’t see. She was honest with Janice; She told her she needed to stop and think thing through, differently. She told her she needed to reset her brain. Spectrios showed Janice how to reenvision navigating her world. From setting up her living spaces to learning new technology, Spectrios was there every step of the way.
Guess Who?- Read the hints and see if you can guess this celebrity guest at the Spectrios 40th Anniversary Golf Classic. The Golf Classic will be held at the Glen Oak Country Club in Glen Ellyn, IL on Monday September 21, 2026.
