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Virtual monthly meetings hosted (via phone or online) where caregivers, staff and team members can learn, ask questions, and share ideas. The group is held virtually every month January-September. Topic changes monthly. To join, fill out this form: https://www.focusonvisionandvisionloss.org/uploads/5/5/4/9/55499297/caregiverregistrationform.pdf
Tuesday, April 14 – 10:00am-11:00am OR Wednesday, April 15 – 4:00pm-5:00pm
- Topic: Visual Arts Without Vision – Creating accessible art-based opportunities for individuals with Vision Loss with Melanie Rose-Zagwyn, Artist Educator and Art Director, New England Villages, Inc.
Tuesday, May 12 – 10:00am-11:00am OR Wednesday, May 13 – 4:00pm-5:00pm
- Topic: Low Tech to High Tech – Assistive Technology in Action with Melissa Pepin, MS, ATP, Director of Assistive Technology and Therapy Services at Lifestream, Inc
Tuesday, June 2 – 10:00am-11:00am OR Wednesday, June 3 – 4:00pm-5:00pm (Please note this month, the meeting is the first week of the month.)
- Topic: DCR Universal Access Program with Teri Koopman, Outreach Specialist, MA Department of Conservation and Recreation
Tuesday, July 14 – 10:00am-11:00am OR Wednesday, July 15 – 4:00pm-5:00pm
- Topic: Fall into “Focus”- Learn about “Focus” Conference with Georgia Wattendorf-Guiney, M.Ed., COMS, DDS Southeast Region
