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JANUARY IS GLAUCOMA AWARENESS MONTH! |
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Millions of Americans are at risk for glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in the United States.
Glaucoma doesn’t give you any warning! Glaucoma is an eye disease that can steal your sight. Although anyone can get glaucoma, some are at higher risk. They include everyone over age 60, African-Americans over age 40, or those individuals who have a family history of glaucoma.
You can help The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired increase the awareness of glaucoma, by inviting us to do VISION SCREENINGS including glaucoma testing at NO COST at your agency.
January has been set aside as THE awareness month to make sure everyone becomes educated and screened for glaucoma.
Please don’t hesitate to call for more information or to schedule screening times.
You may contact Joanna by phone at 616-458-1187 ext. 323 or by email at
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for more information and to set up screening times.
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Announcing Diversity Rap – a new support group |
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ABVI in cooperation with the Michigan Commission for the Blind is pleased to announce Diversity Rap.
Diversity Rap is a new Peer Support Group that encourages African Americans who are experiencing vision loss and their families to share their experiences, support each other and learn how to address challenges caused by vision loss.
When: Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired
456 Cherry St. SE
Grand Rapids
We hope that you will come to learn, share and support.
If you have questions, please call John McElheron at 458-1187.
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