The Chicago Lighthouse at TradeWinds Services

LOW VISION PRODUCTS ROADSHOW

ABOUT THE ROADSHOW: The Low Vision Products Road Show welcomes the public to experience state of the art technology such as CCTVs, portable reading devices, GPS, and many more including independent living aids, lighting, and much sunwear. Test each product and receive training from our expert staff who can advise on the right tools to improve your daily life. Absolutely free! Chicago Lighthouse staff will demonstrate, explain, and let you try the variety of products available for help with school, work, or daily life.

• Independent Living – talking clocks & watches, kitchen items, large button phones, and sunglasses of all types including the new fit-over models.
• Computer Aids – Large print keyboards, accessibility software for magnification or speech, new speech to text dictation programs.
• Technology – Reading devices such as the new Prodigi from Humanware that magnifies and even reads text aloud. Portable and hand-held video magnifiers, from 2x to 20x, to read and write anywhere!

Please note, we are not able to sell a magnifying glass at Low Vision Shows.

For information or more details about future shows call 1-800-919-3375.

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In June 2015, The Chicago Lighthouse expanded its world-class care services by partnering with TradeWinds Services in the Merrillville, Indiana facility.

The Chicago Lighthouse is a world-renowned social service organization serving the blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veteran communities. Recognized as a pioneer in innovation since 1906, The Chicago Lighthouse provides vision rehabilitation services, education, employment opportunities and assistive technology for people of all ages.

• The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic at TradeWinds offers low vision examinations including recommendations for optical, technological, and auditory assistive devices, occupational therapy services, and community programs for people with vision loss.
• The Chicago Lighthouse is accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Blind and Low Vision Services (NAC) and has been continuously accredited for the past 30 years. This accreditation demonstrates the agency’s leadership and dedication to improving the quality of life for people with vision loss. The Chicago Lighthouse is also a United Way Agency.

To schedule an appointment for the Merrillville office location,

call the Chicago Lighthouse scheduling department at 312.997.3686.

http://chicagolighthouse.org