Second Sense
Address
65 East Wacker Place
Suite 1010
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 236-8569
Description:
Provides individual and client-centered support and training to adults with vision loss. Services offered include adaptive technology training, independent living skills instruction, independent travel skill training, support services and orientation and mobility training. Training is provided at the main Chicago location and in clients' homes.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
June 28, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
65 East Wacker Place
Suite 1010
Chicago, IL 60601
Contacts
Second Sense
Phone Numbers
Main
(312) 236-8569
Fax
(312) 236-8128
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Training on the use of smartphones, digital book readers, smart speakers, using computers with speech or magnification.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
Confirm any requirements by phone or email
Eligibility
Adults 18 years and older with vision loss
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call during listed hours or email info@second-sense.org to inquire about services and how to register for them
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Lake County
- Cook County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Individualized instructions include reading and writing the alphabet, numbers and punctuation; how to read elevator panels, calendars, phone numbers.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
Call or email to confirm any requirements
Eligibility
Adults 18 years and older with vision loss
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call during listed hours or email for more information
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Lake County
- Cook County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Virtual presentations and support via conference call, for individuals with retinitis pigmentosa and related inherited retinal conditions.
Hours
2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Required Documents
Call during listed hours or email for more information
Eligibility
Adults 18 years and older with vision loss
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Register for or join the virtual presentations from the website
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Lake County
- Cook County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Training programs that cover independent daily living skills such as use of electronics (e.g. smartphones, tablets), using a white cane, using public transportation, street crossing, use of GPS navigation, cooking, cleaning, laundry, using household appliances, managing financial and confidential documents, and independent travel skills.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
Confirm any requirements by calling or sending an email
Eligibility
Adults 18 years and older with vision loss
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call during listed hours or email to inquire about services and how to register for them
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Lake County
- Cook County
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Telephone Numbers
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