Support for the Visually Impaired

Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology Friends of Vision Support Groups
Friendship, Fun and Understanding

Thank you for your interest in the Friends of Vision Support Groups for the visually impaired. We would like to introduce you to our services.

Our support groups provide a comfortable environment to discuss the challenges of living fully with visual impairment. Our groups of 25-35 visually impaired seniors meet twice a month. They hear from speakers on a variety of topics. They meet in small groups to discuss their difficulties and successes in daily life. On occasion, they take day trips and attend parties. All this is make possible by the diligent fundraising of Friends of Vision.

There is no charge to the support group members for attending the general meetings. When possible, we assist in providing transportation to meetings. Individuals may attend the support groups for as long as they like, and many friendships have developed within the groups. However we encourage new members to attend at least four meetings to begin. Many of our members have been in the support group for years.

If you would like additional information about the support groups, the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology, macular degeneration, and tips to make life more comfortable, please feel free to call Support Group Facilitator, Nancy Pilorget 313-824-4710 ext. 225 or email npilorget@mycomcast.com.

Support Groups for the Visually Impaired & Blind

Senior Groups -

---1st & 3rd Monday Each Month
------10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Grosse Pointe Park
------DIO Building

---1st & 3rd Monday Each Month
------1:00 P.M. - 2:15 P.M. St Clair Shores
------St. Lucy’s

---1st & 3rd Wednesday Each Month
------10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Grosse Pointe Park
------DIO Building

Visionary Groups - 55 years and younger

---1st Wednesday Each Month
------6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Grosse Pointe Park
------DIO Building