Educational Programs
Good eye health is important at any age. The growing incidence of diabetic retinopathy due to an increase in diabetes, for example, now poses a pressing health concern for people aged 65 or better. The agency’s community educational programs are designed to educate the public about eye safety and eye health, increase the public’s understanding and respect for people who are blind or visually impaired and to dispel myths about blindness.
Agency staff are available to present programs at health fairs, senior citizen centers, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, schools and other community locations. Staff will also conduct sensitivity and sighted guide training sessions for workers who interact with blind and visually impaired clients, customers and co-workers. Call 610.433.6018 in the Lehigh Valley and 570.992.7787 in Monroe County to arrange an educational program or sensitivity training.
