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. This group is here for you, if there is a topic you would like to see covered, let us know and we can add it to the agenda. (email Susanna at PerrettS@Spectrios.org)
The group is moderated by Leah Gerlach M.S., C.R.C. a counselor with extensive experience in the field of low vision rehabilitation. Living with vision loss herself, she is able to share her personal insights and professional experience. Her goal and passion is to help people with vision loss attain success.
She will host monthly call-in support groups on the first Friday of the month at 10:30 am ct and the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm ct.
Dial in Information:Â Mr. Conference, 712-432-5610 Code 660
Agenda for Up-Coming Calls:
January 20
7:00 pm CT
We will continue our discussion with Chris Retzke, Access Technology Specialist with an emphasis on smartphones.
Topics
February 5
10:30 am ct
Topic: Melissa Taussig will talk about strategies to the social impact of vision loss.
February 17
7:00 pm CT
Q&A and interactive chat. It is a chance for you to connect with other low vision people and get answers to any questions you might have.
March 5
10:30 am ct
Topic: Dr. Park will join the group to talk about Macular Degeneration
March 17
7:00 pm CT
Q&A and interactive chat. It is a chance for you to connect with other low vision people and get answers to any questions you might have.