TELESUPPORT CALL-IN INFORMATION AND TOPICS SCHEDULE
Sessions occur on the third Thursday of each month beginning at the following times. Please do not change your assigned time without notice.
To enter the meeting:
- Dial: 1 (888) 788-0099
- When prompted, enter the appropriate meeting ID from above.
- Wait for the moderator to admit you.
Trouble dialing? Need more information? Call (816) 588-7747.
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SCHEDULE OF TOPICS THROUGH 2024
April 18
“Our Ears Deserve More Respect”
Dan Roberts encourages appreciation of the sense of hearing as an excellent substitute for vision. Lots of interesting and fun facts about the ears are presented.
May 16
“From Coping to Thriving With Vision Loss”
A discussion with low vision therapist Becky Andrews about grief as a personal, unique journey through which we can transform and move with resilience.
June 20
“Every Patient Can Be An Advocate”
Dan Roberts discusses ways patients can advocate for their needs.
July 18
“Learning to Live with Low Vision”
A man’s first-person account of his journey from discovery to independence through low vision rehabilitation.
August 15
“Correcting 10 Misconceptions About AMD”
Dan Roberts clears the air about common myths and misunderstandings that can lead us astray when dealing with low vision.
September 19
“Stem Cell Treatment For AMD”
Kevin McCormick (Communications Director, California Institute for Regenerative Medicine)
October 17
“Living Life Unafraid”
Rebecca Alexander, psychotherapist and author, tells about living successfully with loss of both vision and hearing.
November 21
“Aging Successfully with Vision Loss: Creative Pursuits and Leisure Activities”
Presenters: Colleen O’Donnell and Mary Ellen Daniel (Visual Rehabilitation and Research Center, Henry Ford Health System)
December 18
“Nutrition: Facts Versus Fiction”
Expert nutritionist Ellen Troyer sets the story straight about food and supplements for best eye health.
We are a Gold-level GuideStar Exchange participant.
