Spectrios Institute for Low Vision

Low Vision Resource Alert!

Get to know the Illinois Council of the Blind (ICB), its affiliates, chapters, and committees at our virtual Meet & Greet in the Land of Lincoln!

Join ICB on Sunday, June 7, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM Eastern on Zoom for an informative and enjoyable session. Everyone who attends will be entered into a door prize drawing.

Whether you are a newcomer to ICB or a longtime member, this event offers a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our activities and work, explore ways to get involved, and reconnect with the broader ICB community.
We look forward to meeting you!

Watch the ACB Community schedule for call in options, or email ICB Membership Chair Bryan Dufelmeier at [email protected] for more information.

The Buckets of Hope are the foundation of our Vital Vision Campaign. We are playing the Spectrios Grand Prize Game and when we reach our goal of $2 million, we win the sustainability and momentum we need to carry our Mission into the future and ensure that vital low vision services remain available and accessible to all who need them.

🪣Seeing Is Believing – Our in-school outreach program that provides low vision diagnostic exams and prescriptive devices for Illinois Students
🪣Access Technology- Our technology beta site which hosts emerging low vision tech and provides training and support to low vision individuals
🪣Compassion Fund- Allows low vision services to remain accessible to all in need, regardless of income
🪣House of Hope- Provides much needed upkeep to the House of Hope- our home and the place that allows our mission to flourish
🪣Institute- Provides training to Professionals to meet the growing demands for low vision care
🪣Legacy- Build the sustainable foundation necessary to carry our Mission forward for future generations

By participating in the Vital Vision Campaign, you are giving our Mission the Momentum to move forward with hope and independence.

Join us for the Spectrios Grand Prize Game by committing to the Vital Vision Campaign. Donate Today.

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Are you a high school student with low vision or do you have a high school student with low vision?

Join us in person on June 19, 2026 to connect with peers and gain confidence as you prepare for life after high school.

This program is designed for 10th–12th graders and first-year college students (ages 14–19) who want to explore tools and strategies to live more independently.

Learn about:

Low vision apps and tech tools
Cooking tips and hacks
Transportation strategies
Self-advocacy skills
And, much more to help you thrive after high school!

Register on the website:
https://spectrios.org/youth-transition-conference/