Blind Service Association

Listen to client news and happenings at Blind Service Chicago!

The monthly Client Newsletter for Blind Service Association, now Blind Service Chicago, provides relevant and topical news for our clients with programming and events information for each month.

Helpful news and going's on at Blind Service Association. Now Blind Service Chicago!

Helpful news and going's on at Blind Service Association. Now Blind Service Chicago!

The Client Newsletter for Blind Service Association, now Blind Service Chicago, provides relevant and topical news for our clients, and programming and events information for each month.

August brings in many events and activities here at BSA!

Here the monthly Client Newsletter for Blind Service Association. Topical news items and goings-on at BSA.

Hear the program from BSA's 2023 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon with outstanding contribution acknowledgments.

The Luncheon took place on Friday, April 21st, 2023 at The Walnut Room at Macy's.

April Client News for Blind Service Association

News, calendar of events, and program information from Blind Service Association. 

News and Calender of events for clients of Blind Service Association.

Blind Service Association monthly newsletter and calendar of events.

Welcome to November at BSA!

Fall is here! The leaves are changing color and pumpkin spice is everywhere. The October 2022 BSA Newsletter features many seasonal favorites. This month find about the Hadley Institute,  take advantage of the last Thursdays of the Daley Plaza Farmer's Market, start your day with Tai Chi. BSA spotlights a client who is a marathon runner. Don't forget about this month's audio described film "Ghostbusters" (1984)  and the documentary "Acting Blind".  Also information about accessible voting in Illinois is featured in this edition.  If be sure to call BSA at 312-236-0808 for more information about events.  

September is here! Find out more information about exciting events are happening at BSA! In this month's newsletter find out about BSA's outdoor in-person events including a visit to the Lurie Garden in Millennium Park, the Wednesday Walkabout and Thursdays at the Daley Center Farmer's Market. Be sure to register for the CDEL Power of Attorney Workshop and get the scoop about the audio described films over zoom including "About Time" (2013) and "Mucho Mucho Amore: The Legend of Walter Mercado". Also, another spotlight about one of BSA's dedicated volunteers. Keep in touch with BSA at 312-236-0808

Summer may be coming to a close but many events are happening at BSA! Find out more information about how to stay cool during the warm temperatures, audio described films over zoom including "Death on the Nile" and the "Tinder Swindler", a feature about one of BSA's dedicated volunteers and news about a special cruise along  the Chicago River. Keep in touch with BSA at 312-236-0808.

Welcome to the BSA July 2022 Client Newsletter! This newsletter combines the best of both world as the Vision Connection newsletter is a part of this month's issue. Events this month include an opportunity to listen to a dress rehearsal of the Grant Park Orchestra, a discussion about your personal legal rights and Audio described films over zoom including Top Gun (1986) and the Lucy & Desi documentary!

It's summertime! Be sure to tune in to BSA's June 2022 Vision Connection as many events are happening not only virtually but also in person. This month find out an exclusive in person visit to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Our audio described movies over zoom reflect Pride Month. Also, you are invited to be a BSA Client Ambassador. Also a recap of last month's special events are featured.

It's summertime! Be sure to tune in to BSA's June 2022 Newsletter as many events are happening not only virtually but also in person. This month find out more information about Walkabout Wednesday, the Farmers Market at Daley Plaza and an exclusive visit to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Our audio described movies over zoom reflect Pride Month. Also, you are invited to be a BSA Client Ambassador.

Blind Service Association Spring 2022 Volunteer News Quarterly.

Find out how BSA volunteers make a difference every day with our clients.

Hey, hey! It's May! This month's newsletter is packed information about many spring event at  BSA. Get details about the BSA NextGen MayDay 5k walk on May 15th. Be updated with the latest news on Accessible Voting Information. Our friends from ITRC tell us how to safe from scams and identity theft. Audio Described films include West Side Story and 14 Peaks. Also a word from our Interim Executive Director Laura Stokes-Gray.

Hey, hey! It's May! This month's newsletter is packed information about many spring event at  BSA. Get details about the BSA NextGen MayDay  5k walk on May 15th. Be updated with the latest news on Accessible Voting Information.  Our friends from ITRC tell us how to safe from scams and identity theft. Audio Described films include West Side Story and 14 Peaks. Also a word from our Interim Executive Director Laura Stokes-Gray.

Spring is in the air. BSA events in the April 2022 Client Newsletter include the Book Club discussion of Station Eleven, Audio described films CODA and Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom Also information about Adaptive Summer Programs in Chicago and more .

Spring is in the air. BSA events in the April 2022 Vision Connection newsletter include the Book Club discussion of Station Eleven, Audio described films CODA and Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom Also information about Adaptive Summer Programs in Chicago and more Brian Training Trivia & Games.  

Tons of events happening this March at BSA including a discussion about how to navigate Facebook, an audio described film about the Bronte sisters, the BSA Book Club discussion about the "Vanishing Half", the audio described documentary "Bright Lights" and a note from BSA Executive Director, Debbie Grossman.

Tons of events happening this March at BSA including a discussion about how to navigate Facebook, an audio described film about the Bronte sisters, the BSA Book Club discussion about the "Vanishing Half", the audio described documentary "Bright Lights" and a note from BSA Executive Director, Debbie Grossman.

Lots to take advantage of this February at BSA! In honor of African American History Month join us for two audio described films about Harriet Tubman & Nina Simone. Also a discussion of the book Harlem Shuffle. Are you prepared for an emergency? If not tune in to the Emergency Preparedness Overview on February 9th. This in more events in this month's newsletter.

This month in honor of African American History month tune in to our audio described films about Nina Simone and Harriett Tubman. Also the book club will discuss the Harlem Shuffle. Be sure to join us for the Emergency Preparedness discussion on February 9th and much more including the jokes of the month.

Tune in for details about the 2022 BSA Scholarship Program, Summer Pathways and upcoming events around town. 

Happy New Year and welcome to 2022! Tune in this month for more information about the BSA Scholarship Program, an opportunity to participate in a Zoom Basics meeting, our selection of audio described films for January and details about the BSA Book Club.

Happy 2022! This month find out details about the new BSA Book Club, how to participate in a "Zoom Basics Workshop", our audio description films for January and as always the popular Vision Connection jokes of the month.

BSA volunteer and Chicago actor William C. Thompson will enthrall us with this abridged version of Charles Dickens's classic tale A Christmas Carol via our teleconference line. You will not want to miss this holiday favorite!

A Holiday Treat!

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE! from Lux Radio Theater 1947

Originally recorded Thursday, December 16th 2021 via Zoom.

Join us for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE performed by only 3 Actors! Connie Foster, John Green and Robert Maher! 

Get in the holiday spirit with the classic holiday story "The Night Before Christmas" as performed by the Chicago Singers Collective. The Chicago Singers Collective recorded this story for the students of BSA's youth programming. Grab your favorite mug of eggnog and sit by the warm fire with this classic rendition of a holiday favorite. Blind Service Association would like to thank the Chicago Singers Collective for this beautiful performance.

Celebrate the holidays with BSA! Events this month include 3 classic stories for the season, tips to stay safe and details about how you can be a part of this year's Lights of Love & Remembrance ceremony.

Happy Holidays for a safe and healthy 2022!

Celebrate the holidays with BSA! Events this month include 3 classic stories for the season, tips to stay safe and details about how you can be a part of this year's Lights of Love & Remembrance ceremony. 

Happy Holidays for a safe and healthy 2022!

Practice Basic Tai Chi with Dennis on this podcast.

BSA offers Tai Chi weekly for our clients.

If you are interested in joining us, call BSA for details.

Find more about BSA's 2022 scholarship program, a recap of 2021 Pathways and Read to the Top Program, upcoming Holiday events, a new book review and more!

A cornucopia of events events listed in this month's newsletter. Be sure to join us for information about the BlindShell Phone, Friedman Place Navigator Program and a helping of Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Happy Thanksgiving!

A cornucopia of events events listed in this month's newsletter. Be sure to join us for information about the BlindShell Phone, Friedman Place Navigator Program and a helping of Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Happy Thanksgiving!

Join us this month for details about White Cane Safety Day, Weekly Tai Chi, How to Train Your Brain- Memory and our audio described movie selections. Also if you missed BSA's Vision Expo September 23 & 24, find out how you can get recorded links of the event. 

Events in this month's newsletter include weekly Tai Chi,  Healthy Living,  2 audio described documentaries, special themed storytelling sessions and a Halloween audio described film for the month of October. Call BSA at 312-236-0808 for more details.

Events include the BSA Vision Expo returning this year on Sept 23 & 24!  

Details about our audio described documentary and films being presented.

Also find out about Part 3 of "Train Your Brain", Coffee Chat, Tea Time and more!

BSA's Vision Expo is back this year and is going virtual! Tune in for more information about this year's two day event. Also find out the latest news about this month's audio described documentary and feature film. For more info and to rsvp call 312-236-0808.

Tune in to find out what is going on in the BSA Vision Connection Community.

August highlights include an information session about the Intracortical Visual Prosthesis Project, how to read your credit report, how to train your brain and the jokes of the month.

Find out details about upcoming events at Blind Service Association. Highlights include an Information Session on Intracortical Visual Prosthesis (ICVP), Understanding your Credit Report and news about BSA's Vision Expo in September.

This episode find out more about "Read to the Top", Pathways 5k Your Way, BSA Parents Support Group, Summer programs and more! 

Tune in to find out what events are happening this July with BSA's Vision Connection community.

Find out what new and exciting events are happening this month!

BSA will be closed July 5th, for the Independence Day Holiday!

Tune in to find out about information and events happening at BSA for June.

Call 312-236-0808 for details and to register for events.