Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired

NEWSLETTER

Black History Month and AMD Month

February 2024

HISTORY OF AMD/LOW VISION AWARENESS MONTH

A.M.D. stands for Age-related Macular Degeneration. It is an illness that is the leading cause of low vision in Americans older than 50 years of age. The part of the eye affected by this disease is the macula, a pigmented, oval-shaped part of the retina. About 5 mm in diameter, it is responsible for the central vision required for driving, reading, and fine detail. Containing a high number of photoreceptor cells that detect light, it is also responsible for high-resolution vision. A.M.D. is a progressive disease that causes retinal cells to slowly die, though it causes no physical pain.

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Just because the holidays are over does not mean we do not still wish

GDABVI realizes our times can be challenging, but our mission is to provide services and support that help blind and visually impaired individuals live productive, independent lives with confidence and dignity. Our vision is to help the blind and visually impaired individuals have the tools, technologies, and therapies they need to overcome obstacles that separate them from their dreams. And, sometimes, it takes a village to meet our mission and vision goals and our village is you. Can you help us? GDABVI has created an Amazon Wish List for supplies that are needed for our classes, support groups, social engagements and therapies. If you have a little extra to give, please consider our Amazon Wish List. And, as always, THANK YOU!!

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February is Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history. Click here to read more.

Ways to Give

We offer a variety of ways for you to support our mission through donations

Annual Contributions

Through our Website

Facebook Fundraiser

Kroger Community Rewards

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We appreciate you!

Did you know all supports and services are FREE of charge to all of our families?

In order to provide these FREE services, we need the help of our families, friends and community partners. Please consider donating to GDABVI so they we can continue to help our families in need. Thank you!

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