5821 S. Anthony Blvd. • Fort Wayne IN 46816 Voice/tt: 260-441-0551 or 800-889-3443

Video phone: 260-440-3013 DeafLink Emergency Pager: 260-481-8153

Fax: 260-441-7760 www.the-league.org

5821 S. Anthony Blvd. • Fort Wayne IN 46816 Voice/tt: 260-441-0551 or 800-889-3443

Video phone: 260-440-3013 DeafLink Emergency Pager: 260-481-8153

Fax: 260-441-7760 www.the-league.org

Serving the following Indiana counties:

Adams • Allen • DeKalbHuntington • LeGrange • Noble

Steuben • Wells • Whitley

The Voice of opporTuniTy

Empowering people with visual, hearing, physical, mental/emotional, or cognitive disabilities through: • Adaptive equipment • Advocacy • Braille production • Independent Living

skills • In-home care • Sign language

interpreting • Transportation training • Many other services

Senior Blind Services

First Thursday of the monthStructured Support Group, 1-3 p.m.

League Office

Second Thursday of the monthConsumer Education Group, 1-3 p.m.

League Office

Fourth Thursday of the month:Social/Recreational Group, 1-3 p.m.

League Office

Second Monday of the monthStructured Support Group, 1-3 p.m.

St. Jude Catholic Church

Third Tuesday of the monthStructured Support Group, 1-3 p.m.

Woodcrest Retirement Center, Decatur

Third Thursday of the monthStructured Support Group, 1-3 p.m.

DeKalb County Heimack Center, Auburn

Third Wednesday of the monthStructured Support Group, 1:30-3:30

Miller's Merry Manor, LaGrange

First Wednesday of the monthInsight forum, 1-3 p.m.

Cameron Woods Senior Living, Arcola

Second Tuesday of the month"Focus Points" Forum, 1-3 p.m.

Shepherd of the Hill, Kendallville

Support Groups

Why we understand vision lossThe staff and volunteers working with our Senior Blind Services program understand vision loss, because many of us live with some type of impairment. The program’s staff and volunteers want to share their knowledge with people who are dealing with vision problems. Their personal and professional experiences can help you or your loved one manage vision challenges in a positive way.

How can I read the newspaper, library books, or the Bible?Free services are available to help you read printed materials using a different format. Just ask us about the options.

How can I deal with feelings of depression and isolation?Talking to others who are experienc-ing these same feelings can help. We offer regularly schedule support groups.

These free meetings are open to all disabilities and transportation assis-tance is available. During the meet-ings we learn from each other as we talk about the challenges we face and the solutions we’ve found.

If you are 55 years of age or older and have a vision loss, our Senior Blind Services program can help you. We can provide you with the skills, techniques, and equipment you need to perform daily tasks and continue to live independently. How can I correspond with

others if I cannot see to write?There are special tools that can help you write. For example, we have signature guides, check writing guides and raised line tablets, just to name a few.

To learn more about how the League’s Senior Blind Services program can help you, contact us:

(260) 441-0551 (Voice/TTY)800-889-3443 (Voice/TTY)

Senior Blind Services programs:

■ Adaptive Equipment ■ Advocacy Training ■ Daily Living Skills Training ■ Recreation ■ Support Groups for Peers and

Family...and many more

Senior Blind Services: