New services now available to the visually impaired

In order to raise awareness for the thousands of people living with vision loss, Peak Vista Community Health Centers have releassed the Resource Guide for the Visually Impaired.While the centers' Second Sight Vision Services are mainly for the elderly, one young woman spoke at Thursday's presser, offering up an inspiring answer to a common misconception about the visually impaired.

When asked 'What is a common misunderstanding,' Jennifer Bond's response was, "That a lack of sight implies a lack of insight."The service offered include Braille mobility, adaptive computer technology, and one-on-one teaching of independent living skills.For more information, or to find out how to utilize these services for you or someone you know, click on the above link.