Optimizing Your Vision

The new Chicago Lighthouse Vision Rehabilitation Center will host a special “Optimizing Your Vision” program Thursday, April 12th and Sunday, April 15th at 222 Waukegan Road in Glenview.

The free two-day event will showcase the facility’s cutting edge comprehensive low vision services, including adaptive technology, occupational therapy, children and youth programs, services for seniors, clinical low vision services and psychological counseling.

Additionally, our new Tools for Living™ retail store will offer a wide array of independent living items, including talking watches and desktop/portable CCTVs, designed to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Of particular interest is the all-inclusive, voice-activated CDesk computer system that has high contrast and large print, is speech and zoom enabled and can be controlled with the keyboard, mouse and even with the user’s voice. CDesk provides easy access to a number of much used computer functions such as word processing, emails, internet browsing and more.

Among highlights will be a radio show with a live studio audience focusing on vision challenges for seniors and new ways to live independently; presentations with Q & A from experts in vision care and adaptive technology; tours and hands-on demonstrations of the latest cutting edge low vision devices.

Free parking will be available. Additionally, our facility at 222 Waukegan Road, Glenview, is accessible by Pace Bus Routes # 208 and #210. There is also frequent Metra train service via the Milwaukee North line from Union Station in downtown Chicago to the Golf, Illinois station, which is close to our site. The Lighthouse will provide free shuttle service between the Golf station and 222 Waukegan Road.
 
For further information on “Optimizing Your Vision,” visit www.chicagolighthouse.org.  RSVP’s will be required: Contact IIene Green at 847/510-2055 or ilene.green@chicagolighthouse.org.

“Optimizing Your Vision” event program:
The Chicago Lighthouse Vision Rehabilitation Center
222 Waukegan Road, Glenview IL

DAY ONE: Thursday, April 12th

For Seniors and their Caregivers
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Vision Challenges for Seniors and New Ways to Enjoy Independent Lives- Radio Talk Show + Q&A with Medical Experts.  Be part of a live studio audience for a show with Bill Jurek, Chicago Lighthouse Director of CRIS Radio.

Adaptive Technology Open House
11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Hands on demonstrations of the new, easy-to-use voice-activated CDesk computer system, iPhone and iPad apps for those with low vision, handheld magnifying devices, CCTV's, Braille Port Vision Substitution Device and Implantable Telescope.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Glenview Village officials, North Suburban Healthcare Foundation Chair Bev Kroll, Lighthouse Board Chair Bruce Hague and Lighthouse President and Executive Director Dr. Janet Szlyk and other dignitaries as they formally dedicate the new Chicago Lighthouse Vision Rehabilitation Center.

New Research on Retinal Regeneration- Why You Should Drink Red Wine (in Moderation)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Special guest Stuart Richer, OD, PhD, FAAO, leads a discussion about antioxidant research and the role of nutrients in the intervention of age related macular degeneration, low-tension glaucoma, diabetic macular edema, prevention of cataracts and dry eye.


Meeting the Needs of Your Students
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
College disability resource directors, high school and college students and their parents are invited to learn more about employment opportunities and the latest low vision technology for students. Lighthouse experts will lead a discussion on transitioning students into the world of work with the latest adaptive technology.

DAY TWO: Sunday, April 15th

Community Open House
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Come tour our new facility and learn more about our services for children, teens, adults and seniors.

Panel Discussion for Medical Professionals
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Learn more about our cutting edge rehabilitative services and devices. Our panel of Lighthouse experts will talk about and demonstrate the newest low vision devices for patients. Panel featuring Lighthouse President and Executive Director Dr. Janet Szlyk, Dr. Gerald Fishman, Dr. Kara Crumbliss and Tom Perski.

Raising Children with Low Vision
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Kevin O'Connor, Past President for the National Association for Parents with Children Who Have Visual Impairments (NAPVI), shares his experience raising a child with low vision.

Teen Scene
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Find out about academic scholarships and portable technology for teens and students who are blind or visually impaired. Hang out, listen to music, socialize and have a snack.

Please call 847-510-2055 if you are interested in attending. RSVP's are required! Free parking is available. The Chicago Lighthouse Vision Rehabilitation Center is accessible by Pace and Metra. Shuttle will be available on the days of the event from the Golf Metra Station.