September 2000 Newsletter

FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS
MANHATTAN AFFILIATE NEWSLETTER

SUPPORT GROUP MEETING DATE:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2000
TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: HOSPITAL FOR JOINT DISEASES 301 EAST 17TH STREET 14TH FLOOR BOARD ROOM
DIRECTIONS: THE HOSPITAL IS ON 2ND AVENUE (NORTH EAST SIDE OF STREET) ENTRANCE IS ON 17TH STREET BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND AVE

Agenda for September 17th Meeting

Vivian Holmes, Executive Director of the New York area for the Foundation Fighting Blindness, will discuss upcoming fund raising events, and any new breakthroughs.
Support Group Meeting Group Discussion

How do our significant others, or people we live with, cope with our vision problems. How much do you think is expected of you when you help.
Do you feel your life is totally changed as a result of you living or dealing with someone who has vision problems.
Do you think the person who has the vision problem has given you enough information about the vision problem, and/or instructions as to how to help.
Are there times when you are not sure what to do.
Are there times when this problem is too much for you.
As a person with the vision problem do you think you get enough help or too much.
As a person with the vision problem do you feel that you have issues in discussing your vision This is a great opportunity to discuss relationship issues that arise between visually impaired people and their loved ones. Please join us for this lively discussion.

Review Calendar.
Suggestions for next meeting.

The Metropolitan Council of Citizens with Low Vision is a group formed by Ken Stewart, who has previously spoken at our Support Group Meeting. This group is focuses on advocacy issues for persons with low vision. If you want to get involved, call Ken at 914-986 2955.

Editor - Eleanor Roth Support Group Leaders - Eleanor Roth, Josh Friedman Treasurer Manhattan Affiliate - Claire Feldman President Manhattan Affiliate - Jackie Stein

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

September 17, 2000	SUPPORT MEETING
October 22, 2000	SUPPORT MEETING
December 3, 2000	SUPPORT MEETING
January 21, 2001	SUPPORT MEETING
March 4, 2001	SUPPORT MEETING
October 29, 2000	FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS WALK in Central Park MORE INFO TO FOLLOW

What is a Support Group Meeting?

We are a group of people who have vision problems and need to discuss issues that occur as a result of these problem. Since we all have the same type of problems, it’s great to share some of the anxiety. At these meetings, we bring the people we feel are involved with us; sometimes people come who do not have a problem but know someone who does. These meetings are a way of sharing information, getting support, and just enjoying meeting people who have similar issues. You don’t have to talk, you can just listen, or just let it all hang out. Whatever is comfortable for you. We also laugh a lot, make new friends, and have a good time.

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