Low Vision Support Group
SUPPORT & NETWORKING GROUPS
Spectrios Institute’s support group is here for everyone with vision loss. Everyone is welcome and you do not need to be a Spectrios patient to attend. If there is a topic you would like to see covered email us at info@Spectrios.org and let us know so we can add it to the agenda.
Our monthly Zoom call-in support group meets on the first Friday of the month at 10:30 am CT. The group is moderated by Katrina Stratton, OTR/L our Assistant Clinical Director at Spectrios and a skilled Occupational Therapist specializing in low vision rehabilitation.
ACCESS TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT GROUP
Our Tech Support Group is facilitated by our Access Technology Specialists, Mark Chalmers and Chris Retzke on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm CT.
HOW TO JOIN
Please sign up to receive the zoom link/dial in information. The meeting link will be emailed to you one (1) day before the events.
Agenda for Up-Coming Calls:
October 4
Time: 10:30 am CT
Topic: Christopher Garcia, Managing Attorney from Equip for Equality (www.equipforequality.org) will join us to talk about accessible voting, your rights and new developments in voting for people with vision impairments.
October 9
Time: 7:00 pm CT
Topic: Facilitated by Spectrios Access Technology staff, Mark and Chris, who understand first hand the challenges of living with vision loss. This group focuses on conversations around the latest aids, apps, and other technology tools that can help you navigate life with low vision.
October 16
Time: 7:00 pm CT
Topic: This session is an open forum, providing a supportive space for casual conversation and connection.
November 1
Time: 10:30 am CT
Topic: Lauren Siapno of Friedman Place (friedmanplace.org), a non-profit Supportive Living Community for blind and visually impaired adults in Chicago, will share information about their Navigator Program which connects adults with vision loss to case management and social services.
December 6
Time: 10:30 am CT
Topic: Chris Rose from Pace Suburban Bus (pacebus.com) will join us to provide more information on their ADA Paratransit Services as well as Pace’s NEW Rideshare Access Program (RAP).
HOW TO JOIN
Please sign up to receive the zoom link/dial in information. The meeting link will be emailed to you one (1) day before the events.
Looking For More Support?
Download our regional support group list. We do our best to maintain this list, but if you find that it is not up-to-date please let us know! You can contact Samantha at 630-690-7115 x116.