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International Macular Degeneration
Support Group

An Outreach Program of
Macular Degeneration Support, Inc.

The macular degeneration worldwide community: carrying the word to millions


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About the Program
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Purpose: To provide free information and support through presentations to groups of senior adults affected by macular degeneration and related retinal diseases. Print a flyer for printing and distribution to centers in your area (link opens new window).

 Cost: Absolutely nothing (Yes, some things of value in this world are still free.)
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Method: Live presentations are simulcast to central computers at each affiliate's location on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 3:00-4:00 PM (Central Time), year-round. Groups unable to attend live webcasts may access the recordings from the Internet later at their convenience. Read the technical requirements for attending live webcasts.

Host: Macular Degeneration Support, a public supported nonprofit organization operating under Internal Revenue Service code 501(c)(3).

 Moderators: Edward J. Huggett, Jr., O.D., Chief of Low Vision Services, St. Luke's Cataract and Laser Institute, Tarpon Springs, Florida, and Dan Roberts, Director, MD Support.

Financial Sponsors: Macular Degeneration Foundation, Macular Degeneration Research and Macular Degeneration Support

 Presenters: Leading experts in the fields of low vision care, research, low vision products, and rehabilitation.

Affiliates: Retirement centers, organizations, clinics, senior centers and libraries worldwide. View our growing list of affiliates. Read what they have to say (links open new windows).

Benefits of Affiliation: Affiliates are groups of all sizes facilitated by staff members and volunteers at each location. No fees or other obligations are required for participation in this program, and affiliation may be cancelled at any time.
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Schedule of Presentations
2008
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Jan. 10 "The Challenges of Multiple Age-Related Disabilities"

Presenter: Mary Warren, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, FAOTA (Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham)

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Mary Warren

Feb. 14		 "Senior EZ Living': Tips and Tricks for Making Life Easier"

Presenter: Charles Schwartz, MS (Support Specialist, Low Vision Products)
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Charles Schwartz

Mar. 13		 "Aging Successfully with Vision Loss: Creative Pursuits and Leisure Activities"

Presenters: Colleen O'Donnell, MSA, OTR, CLVT and Mary Ellen Daniel, MSA, OTR, CLVT (Visual Rehabilitation and Research Center, Henry Ford Health System)

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Apr. 10		 "Overview of Assistive Technology for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired"

Presenter: Ike Presley (American Foundation for the Blind)

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Ike Presley

May 8		 "Maintaining Your Quality of Life"

Presenter: Michael Epp, Director, Outreach & Continuing Education (Envision Rehabilitation Center, Wichita, Kansas)

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Michael Epp

June 12		 "Preventing Type II Diabetes"

Presenter: Susan Mills-Gray (University of Missouri, MU Extension)
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Susan Mills-Gray

July 10		 "Traveling Without Trouble--Overcoming Travel Challenges With Disabilities"

Presenter: Renee Rentmeester (Vision World Foundation)
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Renee Rentmeester

Aug. 14		 "The Importance of Hearing to the Visually Impaired"

Presenter: Helen J. Simon, Ph.D., CCC Speech Pathology & Audiology (The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, San Francisco, California)
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Sept. 11		 "What You See is What You Eat: Nutrition and AMD"

Presenter: Lylas Mogk, MD (Henry Ford Medical Center, Lavonia MI)
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Lylas Mogk, M.D.

Oct 9		 "Reclaiming Independence--Staying in the Driver's Seat When You No Longer Drive."

Presenter: L. Penny Rosenblum, Ph.D. (University of Arizona)
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L. Penny Rosenblum, PhD

Nov. 13		 "Adventures in Darkness"

Presenter: Tom Sullivan (actor, singer, entertainer, author, producer)
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Tom Sullivan
Dec. 11 "Cooking Without Looking"

Presenter: Celia Chacone (cooking show host, WXEL-PBS 42, Palm Beach FL)
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Celia Chaconne

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