Vision Connections 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Gateway Technical College
Racine Campus (Great Lakes Room R116)
1001 S Main Street
Racine, WI 53403

More than 60,000 people in Southeastern Wisconsin have vision loss that cannot be corrected. We want you and your loved ones to know that you are not alone. The key to living successfully with vision loss is learning to accomplish everyday tasks in new and different ways. Vision Connections will:

▸ Connect you with other individuals and families experiencing similar challenges
▸ Provide you with life-changing resources, information, and strategies

1:00 pm  Registration

1:30 pm  Welcome

1:45 pm  Beyond the Eye Exam

Dr. Heather Hinson, OD, Optometrist
Lauren Nelson, OTR, Certified Low Vision Therapist

Low vision caused by macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and other conditions can make many everyday tasks challenging. Hear from our low vision team about what to expect during a low vision evaluation. Learn about the training and adaptive products that help with reading, managing medications, preventing falls, and more.

3:00 pm  Having Trouble Seeing? Making Your Home Safer and Manageable.

Cory Ballard, CATIS, Adult Vision Rehabilitation Services Director

Luke Scriven, CATIS, Assistive Technology Specialist

Discover practical strategies to transform your home into a safer and more accessible space.  We’ll discuss tools such as tactile markers and bump dots for labeling household items, to innovated technology that can be used for everyday activities and hobbies. Collect tips on organizing your space to facilitate safe navigation, helping you move around your home with confidence and ease.

Please register here by September 20!

For more information, contact Veronica Davis-Quiroz, our Outreach Specialist at vdavis@vision-forward.org or 414-615-0108.