Vision Loss Support Groups
Caregiver Support Group
Virtual monthly meetings hosted (via phone or online) where caregivers, staff and team members can learn, ask questions, and share ideas. Group is held virtually every month January-October. Topic changes monthly. We look forward to connecting with you!
Virtual monthly meetings hosted (via phone or online) where caregivers, staff and team members can learn, ask questions, and share ideas. Group is held virtually every month January-October. Topic changes monthly. We look forward to connecting with you!
- February 2025
- Topic: A Person-Centered View of Dementia Friends
- Presenter: Kathy Service, Nurse Practitioner Consultant, DDS; Dementia Care Specialist Advanced Practice Provider- UCLA/GAPNA; National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities & Dementia Practices (NTG)
- Dates: February 11, 2025, 10:00am-11:00am - OR - February 12, 2025, 4:00pm-5:00pm
- March 2025
- Topic: Unique Journeys: Enhancing Independence for Every Individual
- Presenter: Courtney Wescott, M.Ed., COMS, Associate Director of Outreach Programs, Perkins School for the Blind
- Dates: March 11, 2025, 10:00am-11:00am - OR - March 12, 2025, 4:00pm-5:00pm
- April 2025
- Topic: APH for All: Exploring High and Low Technology Products
- Presenter: Georgia Wattendorf-Guiney, COMS
- April 8, 2025, 10:00am-11:00am - OR - April 9, 2025, 4:00pm-5:00pm
- May 2025
- Topic: Let's Talk about CVI
- Presenter: Ali Mahady Manager of Outreach and Engagement The CVI Center at Perkins CVINow.org
- Dates: May 13, 2025, 10:00am-11:00am - OR - May 14, 2025, 4:00pm-5:00pm
- June 2025
- Topic: Universal Access Program with DCR
- Presenter: Teri Koopman, Outreach Specialist, Universal Access Program with MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
- Dates: June 10, 2025, 10:00am-11:00am - OR - June 11, 2025, 4:00pm-5:00pm
- July 2025
- Happy Summer! No meeting!
- August 2025
- Topic: “Focus” on Vision Impairment and Blindness Conference: Meeting the Needs of Individuals - An Overview!
- August Support Group Info PDF / August Support Group RTF
- Dates: August 12, 2025, 10:00am-11:00am - OR - August 13, 2025, 4:00pm-5:00pm
- Topic: “Focus” on Vision Impairment and Blindness Conference: Meeting the Needs of Individuals - An Overview!
- September 2025
- Topic: TBD
- Dates: September 9, 10:00am-11:00am - OR - September 10, 2025, 4:00pm-5:00pm
- October 2025
- Topic: TBD
- Dates: October 14, 2025, 10:00am-11:00am - OR - October 15, 2025, 4:00pm-5:00pm
- November 2025
- Happy Thanksgiving! No meeting
- December 2025
- Happy Holidays! No Meeting
Interested to join a Caregiver Support Group?
Please complete the registration form, and send to [email protected] Additional details:
Please complete the registration form, and send to [email protected] Additional details:
For Individuals
- Allston, MA - DDS/VI SUPPORT GROUP: Always Exploring, Never Lost…
- Last Saturday of every month with the exception of holiday weekends.
- 10am to 11:30am
- MABHab 29 Denby Rd., Allston MA, 02134
- RSVP your participation by contacting Steve Jordan by phone: 617-926-0290 or by email: [email protected]
- DDS/VI Support Group Flyer PDF / DDS/VI Support Group Flyer RTF
Online/Phone Support Groups
- Hadley Discussion Groups - Free of charge; open to all. Connect with others who share your passion! Several different options to choose from each month.
- APH Connect Center - Directory of Services that allows you to find local support groups and organizations.