The Sight Center shifts focus during COVID-19 pandemic
Motivated by a mission to empower independence and enrich the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired, The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio is responding to COVID-19 emergency measures by reaching out to clients and former clients in an effort to identify those who may be at risk.
People who are sight impaired do not drive and are more reliant on assistance for transportation to the store for food, medication and even toilet paper. In addition many are just learning adaptations to independently handle daily tasks such as preparing meals, managing medications and paying bills.
The disruption in rehabilitation treatment as well as increased isolation puts some at greater risk during these unprecedented times. In response, The Sight Center’s staff are reaching out via telephone, e-mail and social media. Resources are shared to assist those without support systems who have urgent needs and our certified service team will follow up with any individual who expresses vision-related concerns.
“Our goal is to identify anyone who is in crisis right now” said Stacey Butts, Executive Director of The Sight Center. Alluding to the agency’s mission she added, “We strive to empower independence, and we recognize that the needs of people who live with vision loss may be intensified during this time.”
If you or someone you know is blind or visually impaired, visit www.sightcentertoledo.org or contact The Sight Center at 419-720-3937 or info@sightcentertoledo.org.
ABOUT THE SIGHT CENTER
Motivated by a mission to empower independence and enrich the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired, The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio offers a unique blend of programs and services that can help people of all ages work, learn, play and live independently with permanent vision loss. With certified and credentialed staff, national accreditation, and nearly a century of blindness and low vision expertise, The Sight Center stands alone as the only comprehensive low vision resource center in the entire region. Established in 1923 as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, the agency serves an 18-county region in Northwest Ohio as well as parts of Southeast Michigan and Central Ohio. For more information visit www.sightcentertoledo.org or call (419) 720-3937.
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