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:

June 7 
Time: 10:30 am CT
Topic: Guest Speaker Samantha Baiardo, Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialist will join us to talk about the many benefits of O&M training including increased independence, improved safety, and better quality of life.

August 2

Time: 10:30 am CT
Topic: Meet the Doctor! Join us to meet Spectrios Institute’s newest Optometrist, Dr. Catherine Kerr-Niermann, OD, MS, FAAO.

September 6

Time: 10:30 am CT
Topic: Guest Speaker Ryan Quilty, Program Manager for Dare2tri (www.dare2tri.org). Dare2tri is an Illinois-based 501(c)3 non-for-profit organization with the mission to enhance the lives of individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments by building confidence, community, health and wellness through swimming, biking, and running.

October 4

Time: 10:30 am CT
Topic: Bebe Novich, Senior Attorney, Voting Rights, at Equip for Equality, Inc. (www.equipforequality.org) will join us to talk about accessible voting, your rights and new developments in voting for people with vision impairments.

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.

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.