Virtual Group, January 12th & 14th, 2026, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with adults served by DDS who have Vision Impairment, Legal Blindness or Deafblindness.
January Topic: Assistive Technology for Vision Loss
Guest Speaker: Melissa Pepin, MS, ATP, Director of Assistive Technology and Therapy Services, Lifestream, Inc.
* The goal of assistive technology is to assist people to be as independent as possible at home, community or work. J
* Join and learn about the levels of assistive technology, examples of technology at each level, and resources available for technology and services.
How to Join:
1. New members: please complete the Caregiver Support Group Registration Form at the link below and send to Lisa.DiBonaventura@mass.gov. Caregiver Support Group Registration Form: https://www.focusonvisionandvisionloss.org/uploads/5/5/4/9/55499297/caregiverregistrationform.pdf
2. After your registration is received, details will be sent to you monthly for each meeting.
3. The Caregiver Support Group Monthly Brochure and details are always online – https://www.focusonvisionandvisionloss.org/vision-loss-support-groups.html
For more information contact: 508-384-5539 or Lisa.DiBonaventura@mass.gov.
