 IMDSG TeleSupport
An Extension of the International Macular Degeneration Support Group Co-sponsored by   Description: IMDSG TeleSupport is a year-round program of monthly group support sessions held over the telephone. It is designed for low vision seniors anywhere in the world who have no access to the Internet or cannot attend a live support group. A session typically includes a brief update on recent research and developments, followed by listening to and discussing the current month's recorded IMDSG presentation (see the Schedule of Presentations at www.mdsupport.org/nsg.html. Each session will include the moderator and up to 25 registered members. Members who wish to do so may share their phone numbers with others in the group for personal communication outside of the scheduled sessions. This aspect of the program is optional, with phone numbers otherwise remaining totally private. Cost: Absolutely FREE! Why Are We Doing This? Information and human interaction are vital to maintaining quality of life when dealing with loss of vision. But, due to disability, lack of transportation, or lack of Internet access, a large number of low vision seniors are being left out. This program is our way of reaching those people with the same resources and support we have been sharing with millions of others since 1998 through our website and public outreach programs. IMDSG TeleSupport Partners:
Presenters: Leading experts in the fields of low vision care, research, low vision products, and rehabilitation Obligations of Membership: None. There are no attendance requirements, contracts, fees or required purchases. Step 1: Call us. If you are phoning from North America, dial 1-816-761-7080. If you live outside of North America, dial your "exit country code" (found in your phone book) + 1* + 816-761-7080. This is a brief long distance call to our office in Grandview, Missouri (USA). It will be your only expense for this program. Once you are a member, all TeleSupport group phone sessions will be toll-free from anywhere in the world. Step 2: When you call, a real live human being will ask you the following questions:
(Additional days and times will be added as required.)
Step 3: A few days after your call, you will receive a package from us by first class mail. It will include:
That's all there is to it.
We look forward to welcoming you to our group! |
