Winter 1999
One of the most common questions we receive is "Do you know of any support groups?" Luckily the answer is "yes." With so many different groups and seminars, you are sure to find one that offers you the support, camaraderie, and information you need.
National Capital Citizens with Low Vision - Meets at the Cleveland Park Library in DC. Contact Herb Guggenheim at 202-537-3346.
Internal Light for Senior Adults - Offers three different support groups in Maryland. Contact Evelyn Sailes at 301-881-0100 ext. 6748 for more information.
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind - Meets the first Wednesday of every month from 10am to 12pm at the Columbia Lighthouse in DC. Contact Daniel Martin at 202-462-2900 ext. 3040.
Independence and Information for the Blind (and low vision) - Meets the first Thursday of each month at 10am at First United Methodist Church in Hyattsville, MD. Contact Gloria Garrett at 301-248-5044.
Low Vision Support Group - Geared toward the employed and those seeking employment. Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at Jewish Community Center in Rockville, MD. Contact Anita Cohen at 301-299-7077.
DimView - Offers two different groups: (a) first Saturday of every month from 10am to 12pm at the Sherwood Regional Library in Alexandria, VA, or (b) second Friday of every month from 2pm to 4pm at the Little River Glen Senior Center in Fairfax, VA. Contact the Fairfax Access Services at 703-324-8380.
VIP - Meets the first Friday of every month from 2pm to 4pm at Reston Regional Library in Reston, VA. Contact Gloria Sussman at 703-742-9070.
Low Vision Accommodations at Area Theatres
Fall 1999
Many theater performances are accessible to members of the low vision community. So enjoy a show this year - with so many theaters, you're sure to find one that deserves your personal standing ovation.
Arena Stage: 202-554-9066, ext. 234
Large print program at all performances. Audio described performances on select Thursday evenings and Saturday matinees.
Ford's Theatre: 202-638-2941
Large print program available with advance notice. Audio described performances on select Sunday matinees and Tuesday evenings.
Kennedy Center: 202-416-8727
Large print program available at all performances. Audio described performances at select matinee and evening performances of all theatrical presentations.
Olney Theatre: 301-924-4485, ext. 105
Audio described performances on the third Thursday of each five week performance.
Shakespeare Theatre: 202-547-3230, ext. 2520
Large print program at all performances. Audio described performances on select Thursday evenings and Saturday matinees during each production.
Metropolitan Washington Ear: 301-681-6636)
Provides transportation to people with low vision to attend audio described shows.
