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www.vrcberks.orgIn-SightProudFor People Affected byBlindness and Low Visionly serving B e rk s C oSPRING 2017Inside this Issueu n t y s i n c e 19 2 9Check outthe new lookto ourwebsite!Vision Resource Center of Berks Countyand Berks Deaf and Hard of Hearing ServicesPresident’sMessage .page 2In-SightAwareness .page 4Meet ourIntern .page 5Welcome Jim Welde,our WorkshopCoordinator .page 5Tips for AssistingPeople Who areBlind or Have LowVision .page 6Helen Keller DayJune 27 .page 7Services Providedby VRC.page 7Dine inthe Dark .page 8Wednesday, May 17, 2017 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Meet potential customers face-to-faceat Berks County’s only gathering ofvision and hearing experts!Vision Resource Center of Berks County 2020 Hampden Boulevard, Reading, PA 19604 610-375-8407
In-SightPresident’s MessageLori Schermerhorn, President/CEOHappy Spring, everyone! Mother Nature sure has been giving us arun for our money this past winter, hasn’t she? Here at VRC we havebeen ready and looking forward to the warmer weather monthscoming up! Our second Easter egg hunt for blind and visuallyimpaired kids and their siblings is just around the corner (completewith “talking” eggs that say “Yoohoo!! I’m hiding!” providing audibleclues to help the kids locate them) which was a lot of fun for thekids and us last year! Our annual Vision and Hearing Expo is comingup again on May 17th at the Reading Crowne Plaza (see ad onfront page for more info)! June ushers in summer and even warmerweather as we plan activities and day trips for our adult clients, andthen it’s time for Kids Camp again in July! Busy days ahead but that’sthe way we like it!We also recently gave our website a facelift! Check it out whenyou have a chance to see what we’re up to (www.vrcberks.org) andlike us on Facebook to get more information going on at our agencyas well as inspirational stories about the blind and visually impaired!Until next time Our MissionOur mission is to strive to prevent blindness and visualimpairment, and to advocate and provide quality education, supportservices, and rehabilitation to enrich the lives of blind and visuallyimpaired persons and their caregivers.Contact us at 610-375-8407Lori Schermerhorn President and CEOCarolyn Krick Vice President of OperationsRosann Strauss Director of Workshop ServicesAnn Heiser Caseworker for Vision ScreeningsMark Levengood CounselorAlicia Santiago Social WorkerJoyce Morgan Activities/Transportation CoordinatorVRC Services Center HoursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday2 Monday, April 4, 2017ext. 112ext. 110ext. 118ext. 114ext. 120ext. 122ext. 1258:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Chairperson, Board of Directors Steve BobickPresident/CEO Lori SchermerhornEditor Carolyn KrickAdvertising Carolyn KrickPrinted by Reading Eagle CompanyCalendar of EventsAPRILTuesday, April 4: Insight on BCTV at 10:00 a.m.Tuesday, April 5: Social/Recreational ActivitySaturday, April 8: Child Client’s Spring Activity from 1 to 3 p.m. atVRC 2020 Hampden Blvd, Reading 19604Wednesday, April 19: Lunch Bunch at 11:30 a.m. at DeluxeRestaurant, located at 2295 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, 19607Wednesday, April 26: Sight Loss Support Group with MarkLevengood from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the VRC, located at 2020Hampden Blvd. Reading 19604Wednesday, April 26: Caregiver’s Support Group from 2:00-3:00p.m. at the VRCMAYTuesday, May 2: Insight on BCTV at 10:00 a.m.Wednesday, May 17: Lunch Bunch at 11:30 a.m. at Prime Steak andWine Restaurant, located at the Crowne Plaza, 1741 Papermill Rd,Wyomissing, 19610Wednesday, May 24: Lunch-Learn at 11:30 a.m.Wednesday, May 24: Sight Loss Support Group with MarkLevengood from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the VRC, located at 2020Hampden Blvd. Reading 19604Wednesday, May 24: Caregiver’s Support Group from 2:00-3:00 p.m.at the VRCJUNETuesday, June 6: Insight on BCTV at 10:00 a.m.Wednesday, June 21: Sight Loss Support Group with MarkLevengood from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the VRC, located at 2020Hampden Blvd. Reading 19604Wednesday, June 21: Caregiver’s Support Group from 2:00-3:00 p.m.at the VRC, located at 2020 Hampden Blvd., Reading 19604Monday, June 26th through the 29th: Adult Activity Week forclients.Thursday, June 29: Lunch Bunch picnic at VRC, located at 2020Hampden Blvd., Reading 19604*All questions, registrations, and transportation requests forLunch Bunch, Lunch-Learn, Sight Loss Support Group, and Social/Recreational Activities should be directed to Mark Levengood at610-375-8407 ext. 120The Caregiver’s Support Group is dependent upon caregiversactually attending and/or requesting support.Please do not register for events more than one month in advance.Please feel free to consult the VRC Activity Line at 610-375-8407 ext.123 for an audio recording of that specific month’s events.
Eye care excellence hasa home at Granite Point.Adam J. Altman, MDHelga S. Barrett, ODLeslie P. Brodsky, ODJennifer H. Cho, ODMichael Cusick, MDGary L. Dietterick, ODDavid S. Goldberg, MDDawn Hornberger, ODY. Katherine Hu, MDLawrence E. Kenney, MDBarry C. Malloy, MDMichael A. Malstrom, MDMartin F. Miller, ODMehul H. Nagarsheth, MDAbhishek K. Nemani, MDJonathan D. Primack, MDKevin J. Shah, MDJustin M. Shaw, MDMonica Wang, ODDenis Wenders, ODAT EYE CONSULTANTS OF PENNSYLVANIA, providing the best possible patientcare begins with a commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care. Ourophthalmologists and optometrists are respected for their experience, and as important,for their genuine compassion. In fact, our physicians and specialists are some of the best thatyou’ll find anywhere, and that’s one reason why Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania is regardedas the leading ophthalmology practice in the region. Bottom line: where you get your carematters. Insist on the experienced eye specialists at Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania.For an appointment, call 610-378-1344.Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Optometry Cataract Surgery and Premium IOLs DiabeticRetinopathy Low Vision Macular Degeneration Vitreo–Retinal Surgery Glaucoma Eye Care Corneal Transplants Bladeless Custom LASIK Laser Vision Correction Pediatric Ophthalmologyand Optometry Contact Lenses Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eyelid SurgeryPresenting Sponsor of the2017 VISION & HEARING EXPOEyeConsultantsOfPA.comWyomissing Pottsville Pottstown BlandonMonday, April 4, 2017 3
2017 Officers andBoard of Directors:OfficersSteve BobickChairmanKelly KlineVice Chairman/Legal CounselChad JohnsonTreasurerBoard MembersSherm BartoClient RepresentativeSteve BobickUtilities and Telecom ConsultantGary BrownBerks Digital Inc.Joe CapozelloR. M. PalmerThomas DevlinClient RepresentativeChad JohnsonCustomers BankKelly KlineLaw Offices of Kline & NadirovJennifer MishComfort KeepersGary RothermelShoemakersville Lions ClubHeidi Sensenig, ODWyomissing Optometric CenterInc.Thank youto District 14PLions ClubsApril: National Sports EyeSafety Month Prevention is the key and sport-specific eye protection can save your vision. Eye protection duringany activity with potential for injury can also save vision. Eye protection is more than eyeglassesbut specifically safety or sports glasses. For all age groups, sports-related eye injuries occur most frequently in baseball, basketball andracquet sports. If you already have reduced vision in one eye, consider the risks of injuring the stronger eyebefore participating in contact or racquet sports, which pose a higher risk of eye injury. Checkwith your ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) to see if appropriate eye protection is available and whetheror not participating in contact or racquet sports is advised.For more information: uries-sportsMay: Healthy Vision andUltraviolet Awareness Month Healthy Vision Month is sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology to promoteawareness of eye health, prevent eye diseases and reduce vision loss. Ultraviolet Awareness Month is sponsored by Prevent Blindness America to increase awarenessof how UV rays can damage your eyes, increase your risk of cataracts and cancers of the eyeespecially in high-risk patients. Simple daily measures can prevent vision loss such as wearing sunglasses with UV protection,wearing safety glasses when working outside or in the home, taking care of your contact lens,eating healthy, not smoking and regular eye exams with your eye physician.For more information: nth.htmlJune: Cataract AwarenessVRCBC Insight Advertising PolicyAll ads submitted to VRCBC Insightfor publication will be reviewedby staff for suitability. If there is aquestion concerning the content ofany proposed advertisement, a staffmember will contact the advertiser tosee if any adjustments can be made.VRCBC Insight reserves the right torefuse any advertisement deemedinappropriate for VRCBC Insight.The publication of any advertisementin VRCBC Insight does not implyendorsement of that product, serviceor company/organization supplyingtheir product/service by VRCBCInsight.Contact Carolyn Krick for advertisinginformation at ckrick@vrcberks.orgVRCBC In-Sight is published quarterlyand is funded by advertising revenuesand other donations. You will receiveyour next VRCBC Insight in July 2017.4 Monday, April 4, 2017Month Cataract Awareness Month is a time to bring attention and awareness to a conditionthat is the most common cause of blindness worldwide. Cataracts are essentially the clouding of the lens inside the eye – the partbehind the iris that focuses light to the retina in order to produce clearimages for us to see. Although this clouding can be caused by certainmedications, diseases (diabetes), or trauma, the most common cause isthe normal aging process. You can reduce or delay your risk of developing a cataract bydoing the following: wear uv protection, stop smoking,control blood sugar if diabetic, eat adiet with moreleafy, green vegetables and foods rich withantioxidants.For more wareness-month/In-SightAwareness
Our new internEmily PalermoI am currently attendingKutztown University where Iwill be graduating in May 2017.I will be receiving a bachelor’sdegree in Education with anemphasis on Visual Impairmentsand a minor in Psychology.I have always had a passionfor working with individualswith disabilities, so going intoKutztown I knew I wanted tolearn more about the field ofspecial education. Through outmy college career I was giventhe opportunity to work withstudents with visual impairmentsin and outside of the classroom.When I go back home to LongIsland, NY during summer break,I get to incorporate the lessonsI’ve learned at Kutztown whenvolunteering at Camp AbilitiesLong Island. CALI is a four daysports camp for children withvisual impairments where weadapt sporting equipment andteach them how to play sportsspecialized for their impairment.These experiences at Kutztownand camp have been the biggestinfluence when choosing want Iwant to do with my career.It is a privilege to be ableto complete my internship atthe Vision Resource Centerbecause it is opening my eyesto the different resources thatare available for people with avisual impairment of all ages.During my time as an intern I amworking hands on with clients atactivities, such as Lunch Bunch,Sight Loss Support Group andBowling Club. I am also learningabout what it is like to work at anon-profit organization. I knowthat the experience and theknowledge I gain from beingan intern will open up so manydoors for me while working withpeople with a visual disability.Welcome Jim Welde,Our Workshop Coordinator!Anyone who knows the VRC knows one of our goals is tocontinually provide quality workshop services to an evergrowing community need!That said, we’re happy to welcome Jim Welde to our WorkshopServices team!Jim comes to us as a volunteer with over 30 years of salesexperience and lots of enthusiasm for finding new businesspartners for the VRC Workshop!Having worked for Procter and Gamble in various salescapacities, he brings a wealth of experience and sales intuitionto the table. Jim and his wife, Nancy have been married for 30years and have two children, Kelly and Ryan.SOME OF THE SERVICES OUR WORKSHOPCAN PROVIDE HELP WITH INCLUDE: Mailing & Collating Packaging Light AssemblyAnyone interested in seeing what our workshop can do for your business,please contact Jim at 610-375-8407 ext.113 or email at jwelde@vrcberks.orgBecome aSupporter!Yes, I would like to support the programs and services of VRCBC in prevention of blindness.Enclosed please find my tax deductible gift: 100 75 50 25 Other Designate your gift:Unrestricted Support Use Where NeededChildren’s Vision ScreeningCare Givers Support GroupSight Loss Support GroupBuilding FundWorkshop ServicesNameAddressCity State ZipIn Memory/Honor of (please circle one): Please acknowledge my gift to:NameAddressCity State ZipI would like my gift to remain anonymous I am interested in learning more about Planned Giving VRCBC is already in my willThank you for your support! Make checks payable and mail to:Vision Resource Center of Berks County, 2020 Hampden Blvd., Reading, PA 19604or donate on-line at www.vrcberks.orgThe official registration and financial information of Vision Resource Center of Berks County a 501 3 may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Stateby calling toll free (800)732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.Monday, April 4, 2017 5
Tips forAssisting PeopleWho are Blindor Have Low VisionApproach Ask Assist APPROACH:If you suspect someonemay need a hand,walk up, greet them andidentify yourself.ASK:“Would you likesome help?”The person will acceptyour offer and tell youhow you can help, or willtell you they don’t needassistance.ASSIST:Listen to the replyand assist as needed. Address people who are blind or have limited vision by their names so they knowyou are speaking to them. Let the individual know that you have entered, or are leaving the room. Let the person take your arm rather than you grabbing their arm. Do not relocate objects or furniture without telling the person. Do not fill glasses or cups to the brim. Use ordinary language such as “look” and “see” as they are part of everyone’svocabulary. Describe the surroundings and obstacles in a person’s pathway, remembering tolook up and down. Warn of over-hangs such as kitchen cupboards, side mirrors oncars and trees. Do not leave doors ajar. Close them or open them fully. Be aware that the person who is blind or has low vision will be at a disadvantage bynot seeing what is going on. Therefore talk about what is happening. Ask the individual directly what they want or need. Do not direct questionsthrough their companion. When helping them to a seat, put their hand on the back of the chair and they willseat themselves. Don’t interfere with a person’s cane. Don’t pet, talk to or feed their guide dog. Theperson’s safety can be put at risk by distracting their dog when the dog is working. When in doubt .ask.A P P R O AC H6 Monday, April 4, 2017 A S K A S S I S T
Helen Keller DayJune 27Many people know the story of Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan,and are familiar with the movie written about their lives, entitled The MiracleWorker. But do you know about Helen’s many accomplishments in life?Helen Keller was born June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Atthe age of 19 months she lost her sight and hearing from an illnessnow believed to be scarlet fever. At age 7, Helen began receivinginstruction from Anne Sullivan, a 20 year old teacher at the PerkinsInstitute for the Blind. Anne taught her to read and write Braille andto communicate through sign language.With Anne Sullivan’s help, Helen graduated cum laude fromRadcliffe College in 1904, and was the first deaf blind student inthe US to earn a bachelors degree. At age 12 Helen published anautobiographical article in a children’s magazine called “The Youth’sCompanion”. In her junior year at Radcliffe she produced the firstof several books, entitled The Story of My Life, which is still printedin over 50 languages. Helen published four other books of herpersonal experiences, as well as books on religion, contemporarysocial problems, and a biography of Anne Sullivan.Helen Keller lectured in over 25 countries, as well as writing insupport of women’s rights and other causes. In 1924 she becamean advisor and major fundraiser for the American Foundationfor the Blind, helping to improve services to individuals who aredeaf and blind. Because of her great personal and professionalaccomplishments, and the way in which she altered the world’sperception of the capabilities of individuals who are deaf and blind,President Jimmy Carter proclaimed June 27, 1980 as Helen KellerDay.Services provided by Vision Resource Center of Berks CountyVision Screenings The Prevention of Blindness program targetsthe children of Berks County. This is a free screening service that isprovided to children between 3-5 years of age. This service is providedat day care centers, preschools, nursery schools, Head Start Centers,and kindergarten registrations. These screenings are designed todetect eye issues at an early age because the earlier the detection, theearlier treatment can begin. Adult vision screenings are provided atvarious health fairs and community events throughout the year. Thesescreenings are designed to assess an adult’s vision changes.Sight Loss Support Group This group meets monthly to providesupport and problem solving for clients. This meeting is open toindividuals who are blind or are visually impaired and their familymembers, friends, and caregivers. This meeting is designed to discussthe latest technology and medical breakthroughs that may be ofinterest to the attendees.Caregivers Sight Loss Support Group This group meets bi-monthlyto help other caregivers be a support for their visually impaired familymember. Caregivers need the support of others that have experiencedthe difficulties with complete or partial vision loss and the changes thatoccur in everyone’s life.Counseling Is available for individuals who are struggling with theadjustment of a visual impairment or blindness. Counselor and clientwill work together to reach goals that are obtainable. The meetings willbe adapted for each client’s needs and desires.Lunch Bunch This group meets monthly at various restaurantsthroughout Berks County as a means of socialization. This group isopen to those with visual impairments or who are blind and their familymembers, friends, and caregivers.Assistive Devices A variety of assistive devices are available forindividuals to purchase or lease. These items are available to assistan individual with vision issues to lead a more productive andindependent life.Spanish Speaking Sight Loss Support Group This group meetsmonthly to provide support for those within Berks County who areblind or have vision loss that feel more comfortable within the Spanishspeaking community. This group meets to discuss problems andpossible solutions for difficulties they are having dealing with everydaylife with their visual impairment.Education Programs Several education programs are available fordifferent age groups of children. These programs are designed todiscuss eye health and eye safety rules. Adult education programs canalso be performed concerning specific eye issues or ideas for continuedindependence within the home with a visual impairment.Information and Referral Services Following an individualized homevisit, information and releases are obtained to discuss the best way toassist the client. If further assistance is necessary, referrals are made tothe appropriate agencies to best address the client’s individual needsfor success with their visual impairment.Workshop Services Employing over 50 visually impaired, blind, orchallenged individuals, the workshop promotes developing skill setsunique to each person’s abilities and interests. Pride in work doneproduces a quality product for the customer. Each employee is paid fortheir specific amount of work performed. All work is done specific tothe customer’s specifications.For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 610-3758407 or visit our website at www.vrcberks.orgMonday, April 4, 2017 7
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2 Monday, April 4, 2017 Calendar of Events APRIL Tuesday, April 4: Insight on BCTV at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 5: Social/Recreational Activity Saturday, April 8: Child Client’s Spring Activity from 1 to 3 p.m. at VRC 2020 Hampden Blvd, Reading 19604 Wednesday, April 19: Lunch Bunch at 11:30 a.m. at Deluxe Restaurant, located at 2295 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, 19607
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