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LOW VISION PEER SUPPORT GROUPS | PACE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

301 South Vine Street, Suite 211, Urbana, IL 61801

Open to persons age 55 and up that have a significant vision impairment such as macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, etc
Low vision disability documentation, age confirmation
Mon 9 am - 4 pm Tue 9 am - 4 pm Wed 9 am - 4 pm Thu 9 am - 4 pm Fri 9 am - 4 pm
(217) 689-0289

Voice - TTY | Video Phone - For the deaf

https://pacecil.org/visual-impairment/vin-55-peer-support-groups

American Sign Language, English

Call or email for information

None; $35.00 membership is required for equipment loan, which can be waived in financial hardship

Champaign County, Illinois
Edgar County, Illinois
Douglas County, Illinois
Piatt County, Illinois
Vermilion County, Illinois

Description

Low Vision Peer Support Groups discuss access solutions with others who have similar circumstances. The consumers served find the support of each other invaluable, positive and uplifting. Groups focus on solutions and learn about tools for independence that can facilitate staying in their own homes in the community if so desired.

Equipment assessment and demonstration, some giveaways and larger equipment purchases are available such as OrCam small camera that fits on glasses to read print to wearer or recognize items and faces. Some CCTVs on site can be tried out. Iris Vision wearable technology for magnified vision is also available.

Providing organization

PACE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Offers services which assist persons with disabilities in achieving and/or maintaining independence.