International Low Vision Support Group
An Outreach Program of Macular Degeneration Support
About the Program
Purpose: To provide free information and support through presentations to groups of older adults affected by macular degeneration and related retinal diseases.
Cost: Absolutely nothing (Yes, some things of value in this world are still free.)
Method: 90+ recorded presentations and supplementary materials are freely available online for registered affiliated group leaders.
Host: Macular Degeneration Support, a public supported nonprofit organization operating since 1998 under Internal Revenue Service code 501(c)(3).
Sponsor: Macular Degeneration Foundation
Moderator: Dan Roberts, Director, MD Support.
Presenters: Motivational speakers and 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 list of registered affiliates. Read what they have to say.
Benefits of Affiliation:
- Access to an online Facilitator’s Kit with step-by-step instructions for organizing and running a successful support group.
- Access to all archived presentations and materials.
- Immediate support through personal email and phone contact with the director.
- Notifications about latest low vision research and developments.
- Publication in web listing of registered ILVSG affiliates.
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 members may cancel affiliation at any time.
