Join Blind Service Association at our Vision Expo on Wednesday, January 18th from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. If you or someone you know is blind or visually impaired we are inviting you to attend. Come hear Dr. Deborah Zelinsky speak on Optimal Usage of Retinal Pathways, Dr. Dan Tepper on Nutrition for the Eyes and Dr. Carol Menner on the Latest Update on Macular Degeneration. Also a chance to visit exhibit booths from Woodlake Technologies, Eye Can See Clearly, The Talking Book Center, NFB Newsline, Friedman Place, The Guild, and Chicago Mobility Specialist, Inc. as well as a short film on Charles Bonnet Syndrome. Expo is free. Register at 312-236-0808. Click here for a copy of the Vision Expo flyer.
jewelry bazaar
During the first week of December, Blind Service Association presents its annual Jewelry Bazaar, a fundraiser to benefit the organization. Supporters donate costume and fine jewelry to the event. A professional appraiser help guarantee that prices are fair and reasonable, and volunteers staff the show form 10 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday through Friday. Shoppers delight in browsing the offerings in a fun, friendly setting. Most of all, they hope to find a special treasure to take home, knowing they've supported the work of BSA. To find out how you can help, either by donating your jewelry or your time, please call our main office at 312-236-0808.
children's benefit league tag days
The Children's Benefit League, a 104 year old non-sectarian organization sponsors an Annual 2-day Tag Day in the city of Chicago and the surrounding areas. This is one of the oldest of the Tag Days permitted by the City of Chicago and authorized by most suburbs. Blind Service Association is proud to be a member of Children's Benefit League along with other member agencies who participate yearly in this fund-raising event. This year's tag day will take place on Friday, April 13th and Saturday, April 14th. All donations raised by Blind Service Association volunteer taggers will go directly to BSA's Youth Program. Please contact the Program Manager to become a volunteer tagger at 312-236-0808.
annual light the way benefit
The next Light the Way Benefit will take place on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at The Intercontinental Hotel. Blind Service Association is accepting silent and live auction prizes as well as ads for the program book. To donate an auction prize to the benefit, download the donation form here and return to Blind Service Association by October 7, 2011. If you would like to purchase an ad for our Program Book, please download a form here and return to Blind Service Association by October 3, 2011.
lights of love and remembrance
You can help support Blind Service Association (BSA) by participating in BSA's 13th Annual Lights of Love and Remembrance Celebration at an open house on Friday, December 16, 2011. For just $10 you can purchase a light from the string of lights that will decorate our office during this holiday season. Purchasing a white light will honor the memory of someone who continues to shine through you. Purchasing a colored light will honor those who today continue to light up your heart. For only $50 you can purchase six lights!
When we receive your check or money order we will mail a card to you so you can add your own personal message before sending it to the person you are honoring or to the family of the person you are remembering. The card will indicate that a light was purchased in his/her memory or honor and will continue to shine for 10 days. Remember to get your request in early. After the New Year, a list of all the names of the people being honored and remembered will be available on-line. Click here for a list of 2010 light donors.