2024 Vision Connections Event

Join us for a FREE in-person event to learn more about common vision
concerns and ways to make everyday life easier with vision loss.

Through this event Vision Connections can…

▸ 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 by September 20th here.

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