SightCare is The Guild's vision loss information, education and training program. The Jewish Guild for the Blind is accredited by the American Occupational Therapists Association and New York State Nursing Association to provide continuing education units. Our mission is to help people with vision loss attain lives of dignity and independence.

SightCare has developed informational, educational and training programs and materials for those who care for, work with, or interact with visually impaired or blind people in all settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, schools, churches, recreational facilities, and even in a person's own home.

For more information on Sightcare programs and informational resources:

Phone: 800-539-4845 or 518-436-1968
Website: www.sightcare.org
E-mail: sightcare@jgb.org

Upcoming Training Sessions

OT Low Vision Training, Friday November 2, 2007.
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2007 Training Sessions

Low Vision Training for the Occupational Therapist
A day-long program is designed to improve the quality and effectiveness of rehabilitation services provided to your patients with vision impairment.
Friday, February 23, 2007

Caring for People with Vision Loss:
A 3-hour program for nurse managers, case managers, in-service trainers in a variety of settings.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
Friday, November 9, 2007

Eye Care for You:
A 1-hour interactive workshop for adults with, and at-risk for vision loss.
June 5, 6, 7, 25, 28, 29
July 5, 9
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007