Vision Loss Resources

05/28/2026

Great article on traveling (and exploring!) while blind.

A writer joined a 10-day journey through northern India — on a tour designed for the visually impaired. Here’s what he learned.

05/20/2026

Minnesota Transportation Accessibility Summit on Tuesday, June 2nd 9-4 p.m. at the State Capitol in Saint Paul. Information and Registration at

A full-day summit focusing on agency collaboration and program advocacy to strengthen transportation access for all Minnesotans. --- The event will be held at the State Capitol Building in the L'Etoile du Nord Vault, Room B15 (basement level). This room is accessible by elevator. The wheelchair acce...

05/14/2026

Readers Choice Book Club for the Month of May -

Vision Loss Resources provides the training our clients need to be independent, successful Minnesotans. We are the Twin Cities only comprehensive provider of training to the low vision and blind community.

05/14/2026

Local MN Author in our June Readers Choice Bookclub -

Henry Franken has a problem with money-he has too much of it. When his unprincipled father dies, thirty-three-year-old Henry inherits a massive estate, including an Upper East Side residential building. He must confront the reality of his new financial status, directly conflicting with his well-hone...

05/13/2026

New Men's Low Vision Support Group
Support groups organized through State Services for the Blind (SSB) are helping people with vision loss find encouragement, practical strategies, and community. Next month, SSB is launching a new men's low vision support group. The group will meet the second Wednesday every month. Come join us for helpful tips, new techniques, laughter, and support.

Date: Next meeting - Wednesday, June 10th

Time: 1:00 pm

Location: SSB's home office - 2200 University Avenue West, St. Paul

Contact: Register with [email protected]

05/06/2026

Great event today at as we hosted a "brown bag" luncheon for the community to explore resources for low vision and blind Minnesotans. Thank you everyone!

04/29/2026

Your News, Events, and Resources from VLR and DBSM -

Vision Loss Resources provides the training our clients need to be independent, successful Minnesotans. We are the Twin Cities only comprehensive provider of training to the low vision and blind community.

04/16/2026

Great to see VLR Community Specialist highlighted for her work with Seniors.

Age-Friendly Minnesota Grantee Spotlight: Vision Loss Resources
Vision Loss Resources presentation attendees

Attendees at Vision Loss Resources event

Vision Loss Resources helps older adults across the Twin Cities adapt to vision loss and maintain independence. Since receiving an Age-Friendly Minnesota grant in 2023, Vision Loss Resources has reached more than 3,000 older Minnesotans through community support groups, presentations, and technology training. The grant has allowed the organization to sustain its Community Services Program, which provides education on vision loss, practical strategies for daily living and connections to additional resources.

“Vision loss is a grief journey,” said Renee Waclaw, Community Specialist at Vision Loss Resources. “People don’t always talk about it, but these groups help them process what they’re going through.”

Waclaw leads presentations at senior centers and assisted living communities, where participants learn simple adjustments, such as improving lighting and reducing glare, that can make daily tasks easier. She also facilitates 15 support groups across the Twin Cities, offering a space for individuals to share experiences and build connections.

Without the grant, Waclaw said, the program would not exist in its current form.

Visit the Vision Loss Resources website for more information on their services and community events.

04/06/2026

New support group from State Services for the Blind - learn more

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