Health and Fitness : Diabetes Support Group to learn tips, tools for facing vision loss

Diabetes Support Group

See what tools are available for you to reach these goals by attending the VGH Diabetes Support Group.

Barb Weigel of the Iowa Dept for the Blind will speak on Monday, March 24th at 4:30- 5:30 pm VGH cafeteria. She will have tools available to show for use by those with declining vision.

From the website for the Iowa Dept for the Blind-

“The Iowa Department for the Blind helps empower blind and visually impaired Iowans to lead active and fulfilling lives. The Department educates and trains them in alternative techniques while instilling them with confidence for independent living and competitive job placement. These skills enable those with vision loss to fully participate in life, through work, family and community and helps them achieve their dreams.”

In-home services are available.

Go to http://www.blind.state.ia.us/living for more info.

Call 319-472-6193 for questions about the VGH Diabetes Support Group.

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