Vision Loss Resources and DeafBlind Services Minnesota staff members Christy Leach, Paul Deeming, Malia Powell and Diane Lentsch will participate in the 2008 Minnesota Age and Disabilities Odyssey in Duluth, August 18-20.  (www.mnaging.state.mn.us/odyssey)

Paul Deeming and Robb Jacobs, President of Rivertown Communications of Stillwater, will co-present a session entitled Developing a Supportive Online Community Forum, showcasing the new website being jointly developed by Vision Loss Resources and Rivertown Communications, and funded by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division).

This state-of-the-art electronic meeting place and resource will allow participants to interact with each other for support, information and guidance. Service providers, individuals with hearing and/or vision loss, and family members will be encouraged to log on to share their experiences and to learn from others.

The new forum is scheduled to go live by approximately September 1.  Watch this space for the exact website address coming soon.

Do you have a friend or family member who is visually-impaired? Do you have questions about how the visual impairment of a loved one affects your life?  Vision Loss Resources has developed a 60-90 minute presentation specifically designed for sighted people to address what can be very emotional issues. more...