Help for People with Low Vision

The San Juan Island Library and San Juan Island Senior Services are teaming up to offer a workshop on living with the challenges of low vision and failing eyesight.  The workshop will take place on Thursday, September 11 at 10:00 AM at the Mullis Center.

Resources will be available to people affected by low vision, addressing mobility issues, technological aids, and state and federal sources of help. The meeting will last for about an hour and a half, and is open to all people experiencing vision problems and friends or families of people with vision problems.  Speakers will include representatives of Tri County Low Vision Services, San Juan Island Library, and San Juan County Senior Services.

“Technology can’t solve all vision problems, but there are many resources that can make a tremendous difference. The Library can help, not just with books, but with information needs such as how to buy equipment or connect with services. Increasing awareness about the various kinds of available support can really help,” said Library Outreach Coordinator Beth Helstien.

While low vision isn’t just a problem for seniors, vision loss can definitely be associated with aging. San Juan Island Senior Services wants to help, and can help connect people with vision loss to the right services to address some of the frustration connected with vision loss.

In addition to its collections of materials to loan, the library also provides public access computers and WiFi. Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information contact: Beth Helstien bhelstien [@] sjlib [.] org – 360-378-2798

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