Friedman Place, a community for adults with vision loss, is proud to introduce Vision Connections -  a referral service for visually impaired adults in the Chicago area. With over 50 years of experience providing housing and services to the blind and visually impaired, Friedman Place is uniquely positioned to offer this program (especially to those newly diagnosed with vision loss).

With many years of experience as a social worker who facilitates low vision groups, Anita Katz, LCSW, will collaborate with Friedman Staff to help individuals and their families navigate the often confusing array of resources. With our help, this complex process can be simplified.  

Vision Connections is:

Free of charge

A first step in navigating low vision resources and agencies

A means of providing support and guidance  

Vision Connections will: 

Assess each person's unique needs 

Inform clients about available resources  

Refer to professionals who can provide everything from simple low vision aids to the latest adaptive technology 

Help guide the individual through the process of obtaining services  

Offer support groups at Friedman Place  

For further information or to make a referral, please contact Anita Katz  at 773-989 9800 Ext 1112 or anita@friedmanplace.org