[IABS-Talk] FW: Upcoming November Workshops at Second Sense

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FYI.

 

 

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From: Amy Peterson <Amy at equipforequality.org> 
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 8:47 AM
To: Amy Peterson <Amy at equipforequality.org>
Subject: FW: Upcoming November Workshops at Second Sense

 

FYI.  Upcoming workshops at Second Sense that may be of interest.

 

Amy

 

From: Kathy Austin [mailto:kathy.austin at second-sense.org] 
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2019 11:21 AM
To: Kathy Austin
Subject: Upcoming November Workshops at Second Sense

 

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Hello,

 

Here are three upcoming workshops hosted by Second Sense that may be of
benefit to you or the people you serve.  These workshops are offered free of
charge at our downtown location at 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 1010.  

 

New!

 
<https://www.second-sense.org/events/your-health-and-vision-the-impact-of-di
abetes/> Your Health and Vision: The Impact of Diabetes

Friday, November 15, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

 

November is Diabetes Awareness month.   Coping with diabetes and the
complication of vision loss is extremely difficult.  This is an opportunity
for those who are impacted to share their feelings and encourage each other
in their journey with this disease.  

 

At this new workshop for people with diabetes, we'll discuss:

 

*	the feelings of guilt about past behaviors that may have impacted
health and vision, 
*	the fear of future health outcomes and 
*	the positive things people are doing to manage their condition. 

 

Call in option is available.  To learn more, email
<mailto:polly.abbott at second-sense.org> Polly Abbott.

 

New!

 
<https://www.second-sense.org/events/achieving-employment-goals-working-with
-the-department-of-human-services/> Achieving Employment Goals: Working with
the Department of Human Services

Friday, November 8, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

 

Maureen Reid from the  <mailto:https://chicagolighthouse.org/programs->
Chicago Lighthouse joins us to talk about the benefits of opening a case
with the
<mailto:https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29736%23content> Illinois
Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services
(IDHS/DRS). This informative presentation, geared to those with employment
goals, will guide individuals through the process of opening a case and
suggestions for obtaining the best results from this government resource.
Maureen will also discuss the employment services available at the Chicago
Lighthouse.  Call in option is available.  To register, call 312-236-8569 or
email  <mailto:kathy.austin at second-sense.org> Kathy Austin.

 

 <https://www.second-sense.org/events/more-than-just-an-elbow-5/> More Than
Just an Elbow

Wednesday, November 6 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Learning the proper technique for
<mailto:https://www.second-sense.org/low-vision-support-group-leaders/starti
ng-and-leading-a-support-group/vision-loss-resources/low-vision-basics/>
human guide not only helps the person with vision loss, but can educate the
general public on how best to escort someone with vision loss. This training
can help reduce instances of grabbing and pushing that commonly occurs when
a person needs some extra help navigating through their environment.
Working with a partner, people will learn to effectively communicate with
each other   and travel in a variety of situations.  While this workshop is
geared to those with vision loss, sighted individuals who are unfamiliar
with the human guide method are also welcome to attend.  Space is limited.
To register, call 312-236-8569 or email
<mailto:polly.abbott at second-sense.org> Polly Abbott.

 

For our call in option, please dial 312-582-2994. Use conference bridge 301
and pin 1111#.

 

For more about the programs at Second Sense, visit our
<https://www.second-sense.org/calendar/> calendar of upcoming events!

 

 

Kathy Austin, CVA

Community Engagement Specialist

Second Sense

65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 1010

Chicago, IL 60601

312-236-8569

 <http://www.guildfortheblind.org/> www.second-sense.org

 <mailto:Kathy.austin at second-sense.org> Kathy.austin at second-sense.org

 

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