Sample Event Announcement

This announcement can be used to inform people and organizations in the community about your activity. You can post the message on your Website and print it on flyers that can be posted in libraries, community centers, and other public venues.

[INCLUDE HEALTHY VISION MONTH LOGO HERE. This logo can be downloaded at http://www.healthyvision2010.nei.nih.gov/hvm/toolkit/logo.asp.]

Do you have low vision?
Help is available.

Low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, people find everyday tasks difficult to do. Most people develop low vision as a result of eye diseases and health conditions such as macular degeneration, cataract, glaucoma, or diabetes.

How do I know if I have low vision?

There are many signs that can signal vision loss. Even with regular glasses or contact lenses, people experiencing vision loss may have difficulty with the following:

• Recognizing the faces of friends and relatives
• Performing everyday tasks such as reading, cooking, or sewing that require the ability to see well up close
• Picking out matching clothes
• Reading street signs, bus signs, or the names of stores.

Numerous vision rehabilitation services are available that provide people experiencing vision loss with skills to help them maintain an independent lifestyle. While vision rehabilitation cannot restore lost sight, it can help people experiencing vision loss to maximize the use of remaining vision, travel safely, take care of their home, meet career objectives, and enjoy leisure activities.

To learn more about vision rehabilitation, please join [YOUR ORGANIZATION] on [DATE] from [TIME(S)] at [LOCATION]. Contact [NAME and PHONE NUMBER] or visit our Website at [WEBSITE ADDRESS] for more information.