Senior Blind Services Support Groups First Thursday of the month Structured Support Group, 1-3 p.m. League Office Second Thursday of the month Consumer Education Group, 1-3 p.m. League Office Fourth Thursday of the month: Social/Recreational Group, 1-3 p.m. League Office Second Monday of the month Structured Support Group, 1-3 p.m. St. Jude Catholic Church Third Tuesday of the month Structured Support Group, 1-3 p.m. Woodcrest Retirement Center, Decatur
Empowering people with visual, hearing, physical, mental/emotional, or cognitive disabilities through: • Adaptive equipment • Advocacy • Braille production • Independent Living skills • In-home care • Sign language interpreting • Transportation training • Many other services
Serving the following Indiana counties: Adams • Allen • DeKalb Huntington • LeGrange • Noble Steuben • Wells • Whitley
Third Thursday of the month Structured Support Group, 1-3 p.m. DeKalb County Heimack Center, Auburn Third Wednesday of the month Structured Support Group, 1:30-3:30 Miller's Merry Manor, LaGrange First Wednesday of the month Insight forum, 1-3 p.m. Cameron Woods Senior Living, Arcola Second Tuesday of the month "Focus Points" Forum, 1-3 p.m. Shepherd of the Hill, Kendallville
5821 S. Anthony Blvd. • Fort Wayne IN 46816 Voice/tt: 260-441-0551 or 800-889-3443 Video phone: 260-440-3013 DeafLink Emergency Pager: 260-481-8153 Fax: 260-441-7760 www.the-league.org
5821 S. Anthony Blvd. • Fort Wayne IN 46816 Voice/tt: 260-441-0551 or 800-889-3443 Video phone: 260-440-3013 DeafLink Emergency Pager: 260-481-8153 Fax: 260-441-7760 www.the-league.org
The Voice of Opportunity
Senior Blind Services: If you are 55 years of age or older and have a vision loss, our Senior Blind Services program can help you. We can provide you with the skills, techniques, and equipment you need to perform daily tasks and continue to live independently.
Why we understand vision loss The staff and volunteers working with our Senior Blind Services program understand vision loss, because many of us live with some type of impairment. The program’s staff and volunteers want to share their knowledge with people who are dealing with vision problems. Their personal and professional experiences can help you or your loved one manage vision challenges in a positive way.
How can I read the newspaper, library books, or the Bible?
How can I deal with feelings of depression and isolation?
Free services are available to help you read printed materials using a different format. Just ask us about the options.
Talking to others who are experiencing these same feelings can help. We offer regularly schedule support groups.
How can I correspond with others if I cannot see to write?
These free meetings are open to all disabilities and transportation assistance is available. During the meetings we learn from each other as we talk about the challenges we face and the solutions we’ve found.
There are special tools that can help you write. For example, we have signature guides, check writing guides and raised line tablets, just to name a few.
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Adaptive Equipment Advocacy Training Daily Living Skills Training Recreation Support Groups for Peers and Family ...and many more
To learn more about how the League’s Senior Blind Services program can help you, contact us: (260) 441-0551 (Voice/TTY) 800-889-3443 (Voice/TTY)