Mission Statement
To advance the independence of people who are blind or visually impaired and help prevent vision loss through services and education
Reaching A Century
Theo Clark, a member of the Ionia Support Group, crochets for charity, welcomes guests in her own home, listens to books on tape, receives calls from friends, has a constant sense of humor and continues to be much more active than many who have seen a century pass.
A milestone is coming. Theo will celebrate her 100th birthday in August. She is an excellent example of the wide age range served by the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Happy 100th Birthday Theo from all of us.
Announcements and Events
ABVI IS NOW ON FACEBOOK
Click to Join our Facebook Group
SPANISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT GROUP
Meets Third Wednesday of the month
Conference Call
Time: 1:30 pm-3:00 pm
For more information call Rosemary Ramos, (616) 458-1187 or (800) 466-8084, ext. 314.
Click here to read more about CATARACT awareness Month.
CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE WORKSHOPS
Date: First Friday Each Month
Time: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Place: Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
456 Cherry, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI
August 6 - "Round-Abouts", Certified Orientation and Mobility staff will discuss what makes up a traffic circle and how to safely cross the street at a traffic circle.
September 3 - "Recreation Games", John McElheron and Karolina Smiley will be discussing and demonstrating a variety of leisure activities for fun and relaxation including adaptive games and outdoor activities.
October 1 - "Lighting", - Learn of new technology and lighting products.
RUN FOR SIGHT
5K Run and 5K Walk
100% of proceeds are donated to the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010 Place: Pere Marquette Park - Beach Street, Muskegon Time:
- 7:00 AM Registration
- 8:30 AM Run
- 8:30 AM Walk
- 9:30 AM Fun Run
- 10:00 AM Awards
Early entry forms must be postmarked by August 14 and be accompanied by a non-refundable entry fee of: $20 for the 5K run and $10 for the 5K walk.
Click here to register for the Run For Sight.
For locations of support group meetings visit our Support Group Web Page.
Please contact John McElheron with any questions about the support groups.
By phone Extension 331 at (616) 458-1187 or (800) 466-8084
Email John McElheron
Serving the Counties of:
Allegan
Barry
Ionia
Kent
Lake
Mason
Mecosta
Montcalm
Muskegon
Newaygo
Oceana
Osceola
Ottawa
Office Location:
456 Cherry S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Map to Office
Phone: (616) 458-1187
Toll Free: (800) 466-8084
Fax: (616) 458-7113
Contact us at:
abvi@abvimichigan.org
Low Vision Clinics are available in Grand Rapids, Ionia, Ludington, and Muskegon.
