Community Services for Vision Rehabilitation

CSVR will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 7th.

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday weekend!

📝 Grant Writing Secrets—Revealed!
Join Shannon Preston of Service Dogs Alabama at the SACNP Nonprofit Summit on July 17 for “Good and Effective Grant Writing Secrets Revealed.”
Learn the dos and don’ts of strong grant applications, explore the entire process from start to finish, and finally demystify logic modeling—all tailored specifically for the nonprofit sector.
Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and boost your funding success!
🔗 Register now: https://sacnp.org/sacnp-events/

5 Strategies for Living without a Driver's License | Hadley Giving up a driver’s license can feel like losing your freedom. Many Hadley members have shared how emotionally difficult it was to give up their car keys. Over time, though, they found practical ways to get around and stay connected.

Driving Safety and Glaucoma Learn which visual functions affect driving safety the most, and what steps you can take to stay safe and independent with glaucoma.

Staying Connected: Taking Notes | Hadley Adding just a few extra steps to your approach can help you manage everyday things, no matter your level of vision. Now, here are some tips for writing yourself notes that could come in handy.

Hadley and Notal Vision Partner to Empower Patients with Vision Loss Through Education and Leading Technology | Hadley [Winnetka, IL, June 24, 2025] — Hadley, a leading nonprofit empowering people with vision loss to adapt and thrive, and Notal Vision, a pioneer in AI-driven home diagnostic tools and digital healthcare for retinal diseases, today announced a strategic partnership to bridge the gap between early de...

We hope you can join us for the Tutti Frutti Senior Health Fair at the George County Senior Center in Lucedale, MS on Wednesday, July 2nd from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Come talk to us about Low Vision Rehabilitation, talk with other local vendors, and grab some free fruits and veggies! It will be an event the whole family can enjoy!

Join us tonight 6:00-7:00 at the Fairhope Public Library to support Debby Hackbarth, author of Dynamic Debby: Overcoming Prematurity and Poor Vision, as she shares her inspiring story during a special book reading event.

“This memoir is a remarkable compilation of prose, poetry, and a plethora of precious photographs. It tells my story and it is meant to be an encouragement for all people who struggle with visual disabilities and low vision, as well as those who are smaller than most through premature birth or heredity. May it be an encouragement to all people to overcome bullying and harassment.”

Help us spread awareness for Low Vision and Low Vision Rehab!

Thrilled it's , June 9-15. Please spread the word about life-changing Vision Rehabilitation programs.
Almost 20 million people in the US live with blindness and vision loss that creates significant challenges with everyday activities. A broad range of Vision Rehabilitation programs, training, and support can dramatically increase confidence, safety, and independence.

Learn more and obtain vital resources at bit.ly/2025vrw. Access the a Toolkit with content and graphics to spread the word at bit.ly/VRWToolkit.

VisionServe Alliance

Dr. Fontenot will be at Westminster Village - Acts Retirement tomorrow! We hope you can make it!

Do you have a loved one at Westminster Village - Acts Retirement? Or do you live there yourself?

Join us for an informative presentation on macular degeneration — what it is, how to manage it, and what support is available.

Bring your low vision questions, get helpful resources, and connect with others who understand what you're going through.

🗓️ Monday, June 9th @ 10am
📍 Westminster Village - Acts Retirement

*This Support Group isn't only for Macular Degeneration. Feel free to come and talk with Dr. Fontenot regarding any low vision issue.