; Sight-Loss Support Group of Central PA, Inc.
Turning Darkness into Light Since 1982!
Who is the SLSG:
Who we are:
The Sight-Loss Support Group of Central PA, Inc. was founded in 1982 by individuals who personally understand that sight loss can be a challenging and frightening experience if you don't have the best resources and support. The SLSG is a non-profit, self help organization made up of people who are personally coping with sight loss or who have a desire to help those with sight loss.
What we do:
Our goal is to offer a supportive atmosphere where individuals can adjust to loss of sight, learn what resources are available for assistance, and develop strategies to regain independence. Through shared experiences and a positive approach, the Sight-Loss Support Group helps people to answer the question, "What do I do now?"
Our Mission:
The mission of the Sight-Loss Support Group of Central PA, Inc. is to help people overcome the emotional and physical challenges of varying degrees of sight-loss in order to live independently.
Announcement:
Major exciting changes are occurring within the SLSG!
Please note our new contact information:
Address: The Sight-Loss Support Group of Central PA, Inc
P.O. Box 782
Lemont, PA 16851
Email: office@slsg.org
Phone: 814-238-0132 (unchanged)
We will be moving out of the office on Sowers Street at the end of February and creating a virtual office with an enhanced website. Volunteers will be staffing a phone as well as responding to emails. Our very active Festival Eyes and View Via Headphones will continue to make art accessible by audio-describing theater and other cultural events. Our extremely successful collaboration with the Centre County 4-H Seeing Eye Puppy Raisers Club will remain vibrant. Out-reach and social meetings will be scheduled at various independent sites throughout State College. Most importantly, the SLSG will continue to be a non-profit, self-help organization made up of people who are personally coping with sight loss, or who have a desire to help those with sight loss.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 2 pm
"Audio Description" Speaker: Nanette Anslinger
Location: Foxdale Villlage Clubhouse, State College, PA
Wed. April 1, 2015, 4 pm
"Guide Dogs for the Blind" Speaker: Rana Arnold
Location: Liberty Hill Clubhouse, Boalsburg, PA
Note: GoToMeeting will be used to accommodate attendees who cannot be at the meeting in person. Please email the office at office@slsg.org and request the link information.
Upcoming Audio Described Performances:
Sunday April 12, 2015, 2 pm
"The Lightning Thief" NYC Theatreworks USA
Location: Eisenhower Auditorium
Monday, April 20, 2015, 7:30 pm
"Camelot"
Location: Eisenhower Auditorium
Sunday, April 26, 2015, 2 pm
"Curtains" State College Area High School Thespians
Location: State College High, North Building Auditorium