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Living with Vision Loss Workshop
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Living with Vision Loss Workshop
Date: May 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
In-person: WTBBL 2021 9th Ave, Seattle WA 98121 (free parking)
Online: Zoom
Cost: Free
- Have you had a diagnosis of irreversible vision loss?
- Are you worried about how you’ll stay independent with less vision?
- Are you interested in learning about ways to cope?
If this sounds like you, please join us as we discuss tips, tricks and helpful resources for living with vision loss. In this 3 hour workshop, we will cover topics such as strategies for coping, helpful equipment, services, home modifications and more!
Friends and family welcome!
Topics to be Covered
- Discussion / explanation of common eye diseases and conditions
- Common reactions to diagnosis
- Strategies for Coping: The Basics
- Equipment: Everything from lighting and magnifiers to technology
- Services: Organizations/professionals who can help with skills needed to stay independent
- Home modifications: No, vision loss doesn’t mean you have to move! Basic changes to make living with sight loss possible in your own home
- Resources, both local and national
- Learn about who to contact for services to keep you safe, productive and independent despite vision loss!
RSVP
- To register to attend in-person, call 206-615-0400 or email [email protected].
- To register to attend online complete the Zoom Registration Form.