Caregiver Support Group for Vision Loss

May 13, 2026 @ 4:00pm - 5:00pm

About

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

Event Details

Online

Closed Captioning/ASL

May 13, 2026 @ 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Free

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