Wednesday, January 21 - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Do I Need Orientation and Mobility Training?
If you are experiencing vision loss, you may begin to feel reluctant to travel the way you used to. Feeling afraid is natural when you consider it is difficult or impossible to see where you are going. However, the feelings may snowball until you have restricted yourself to just going out with a partner or in conditions that you feel the safest. Like only during the day.
To address your fears and concerns, Mandi Hetzel, our Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, will facilitate an honest and open discussion. She will talk about what is involved in training, where you start, and what to expect from training. This open discussion will help you better understand how O&M training can help with the fears you may be facing like:
Family and friends are welcome to attend this virtual workshop!
To join us, please call 312-236-8569 for the Zoom information or email Mandi Hetzel.