From the Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services
Starting in October, Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh’s low vision program will have evening appointments available on Tuesdays at our Homestead office, 1800 West Street. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 412-368-4400.
BVRS’s low vision program provides services to people who have some usable vision. Our specially trained optometrist performs an exam to determine the person’s level of vision, and then prescribes optical aids designed to maximize remaining eyesight. The new hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
MORE ABOUT BVRS
Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, a 101-year-old private nonprofit, has been a leader in programs and services for people of all ages who are blind, vision impaired or have other disabilities. We believe in independence through rehabilitation. Our mission is to change the lives of persons with vision loss and other disabilities by fostering independence and individual choice.
We offer comprehensive and personalized computer instruction, employment and vocational services, personal adjustment to blindness and deaf blindness training, independence skill building, in-home instruction, and low vision services for persons with vision loss. BVRS is a United Way Agency of Excellence in Health and Human Services formerly known as Pittsburgh Vision Services of Oakland and Bridgeville, and is accredited by The National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving People with Blindness or Vision Impairments (NAC).
Contact:
Debra Meyer
dmeyer@PghVis.org
412-368-4400, ext. 2287
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Consumer Health Coalition | Recovery and the Transformation of Health Care
From our partners at the Consumer Health Coalition:
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kenneth Thompson as our final guest speaker in Consumer Health Coalition’s Speaker Series. Dr. Thompson will be taking the place of Frederick Frese, PhD, who had to cancel at the last moment.
This final segment of our speaker series is titled "Recovery and the Transformation of Health Care." We hope that you can join us on Tuesday, October 11,2011 to join in the discussion and to hear from this expert.
Kenneth S. Thompson MD is a public service psychiatrist who has focused his career on community/population health and improving psychiatric services. He is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh. Until recently he was the Medical Director of the Center for Mental Health Services in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the US Department of Health and Human Services, where he provided expert psychiatric consultation to public policy formation and implementation. In particular he has been engaged nationally in improving mental health care, developing and implementing recovery oriented services and evidence based service, integrating primary care and behavioral health services and creating a population health approach to mental health. He has also had a leading role in developing SAMHSA's initiatives in global health. He now serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Recovery Innovations, a non-profit behavioral health services provider that focuses on leading the development of recovery oriented services.
Session Will Be Held At:
Carlow College—Antonian Theatre
3333 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Free Parking Available in Lot C
Single Sessions $20
Free to Carlow Students with valid college ID
To register for the session, please call Leslie Bachurski at 412-456-1877 ext. 200 VISA and MasterCard accepted.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kenneth Thompson as our final guest speaker in Consumer Health Coalition’s Speaker Series. Dr. Thompson will be taking the place of Frederick Frese, PhD, who had to cancel at the last moment.
This final segment of our speaker series is titled "Recovery and the Transformation of Health Care." We hope that you can join us on Tuesday, October 11,2011 to join in the discussion and to hear from this expert.
Kenneth S. Thompson MD is a public service psychiatrist who has focused his career on community/population health and improving psychiatric services. He is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh. Until recently he was the Medical Director of the Center for Mental Health Services in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the US Department of Health and Human Services, where he provided expert psychiatric consultation to public policy formation and implementation. In particular he has been engaged nationally in improving mental health care, developing and implementing recovery oriented services and evidence based service, integrating primary care and behavioral health services and creating a population health approach to mental health. He has also had a leading role in developing SAMHSA's initiatives in global health. He now serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Recovery Innovations, a non-profit behavioral health services provider that focuses on leading the development of recovery oriented services.
Session Will Be Held At:
Carlow College—Antonian Theatre
3333 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Free Parking Available in Lot C
Single Sessions $20
Free to Carlow Students with valid college ID
To register for the session, please call Leslie Bachurski at 412-456-1877 ext. 200 VISA and MasterCard accepted.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Allegheny Green + Innovation Festival.
The Allegheny Green + Innovation Festival is a one day event that provides
information to residents across our region on ways to integrate green
and sustainable practices into their
everyday lives. To date, nearly 60 exhibitors and vendors have
registered for the festival. The festival will feature a special
children’s area where Reuse-a-palooza, a program designed by Creative
Reuse Pittsburgh, will provide hands-on exploratory activities
focusing on creative reuse of materials.
For a full highlight of the festival and the printable
flyer for display and sharing in the library, visit the In
Our Community feature from the ACLA website.
Allegheny Green + Innovation Festival
September 24
11 am – 5 pm
Hartwood Amphitheater – Middle Road
September 24
11 am – 5 pm
Hartwood Amphitheater – Middle Road
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Respite Resource Fair & Community Forum | Monday, September 26, 2011
This Respite Resource Fair & Community Forum may be of interest to your community.
Monday, September 26, 2011
6:00 – 8:00 PM
UCP/CLASS
4638 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland)
RSVP by Phone: 412-683-7100, Ext. 4230 or Toll Free: 1-888-954-2424
Or Email: acrc@ucpclass.org
6:00 – 8:00 PM
UCP/CLASS
4638 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland)
RSVP by Phone: 412-683-7100, Ext. 4230 or Toll Free: 1-888-954-2424
Or Email: acrc@ucpclass.org
Caregivers, family members (including children and adults with special needs), service providers, funders and individuals interested in respite care are encouraged to attend. Click here for the flyer.
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