Transition Talks
GRANDMA MARTYL
High School + Beyond w/ Low Vision
Transition Talks
Are you a high school student with low vision?
Join us in person on June 19, 2026 to connect with peers and gain confidence as you prepare for life after high school.
This program is designed for 10th–12th graders and first-year college students (ages 14–19) who want to explore tools and strategies to live more independently.
Learn about:
- Low vision apps and tech tools
- Cooking tips and hacks
- Transportation strategies
- Self-advocacy skills
And, much more to help you thrive after high school!
About The Host
Spectrios Institute for Low Vision, formerly Deicke Center for Visual Rehabilitation, is a unique organization providing a comprehensive visual rehabilitation program that includes low vision evaluation, counseling, and instruction of daily living skills and technology use.
We empower children and adults with vision loss, regardless of income, to optimize their visual capabilities and independence using prescriptive tools, technology, rehabilitative training, and inspiration. We strive to educate every person with vision loss.
Date: June 19, 2026
Time: 10 am – 3 pm CST
Location:
Spectrios Institute for Low Vision, 219 E. Cole Avenue,
Wheaton, IL 60187
Cost:
FREE! This programming has been funded by a generous grant from the Reinsdorf Family, in memory of “Grandma Martyl” Reinsdorf.
Register:
2026 Registration has not opened.
Please contact our Children’s Programs Coordinator to be added to the waitlist.
Contact:
Jennifer Thompson
Children’s Programs Coordinator
630-690-7115 ext. 132
ThompsonJ@Spectrios.org