Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired



NEWSLETTER

August 2024

Did you know August is National Wellness Month?

The concept of self-care has a long and varied place in human history amongst different cultures and time periods. Ancient philosophers like Socrates and Plato emphasized the importance of self-care and self-reflection as part of a virtuous life. Taoist principles also promoted self-care through practices such as meditation, breathing exercises, and herbal medicine. The 19th and 20th centuries also saw the emergence of movements focused on mental health and self-care. Many of these practices have been successful in creating a healthy mind and body for many generations and have carried over into modern day ideas of self-care.

Today, the concept of self-care encompasses various practices aimed at holistic well-being, including physical exercise, healthy eating, mindfulness, stress reduction techniques, and more. Self-care and wellness is a personal and subjective concept but the underlying idea of taking deliberate actions to care for oneself physically, mentally, and emotionally remains central.

In 2018, Live Love Spa dedicated August as National Wellness Month to celebrate and inspire others to commit to their self-care. National Wellness Month encourages people to prioritize self-care by taking a pledge to habits of wellness, joining the 31 day Wellness Month challenge calendar and encouraging others to do the same socially. National Wellness Month encourages people to prioritize their self-care through taking a pledge to commit to healthy habits, joining the 31 day Wellness Month Challenge, and encouraging others to socially do the same.

WILL YOU SUPPORT GDABVI?

Every day, hundreds of people turn to GDABVI for practical help and support. Your generosity allows us to provide training, support groups, educational series and activities for those with vision loss – all free of charge. Please give today…

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GDABVI getting the word out to the community!!! Special thanks to Michelle Turner White& Dr. Regina Hall for having us! COMMUNITY UPDATES & ENLIGHTENED HEARTS- WJZZ COOL TV '"the coolest station in the world".

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Bingo: August 2nd

12PM-2PM

Please call the agency to RSVP!

Movie Day: August 9th

1PM-3PM

Donation: $6

Refreshments will be provided. To RSVP or for more information call 313-591-3786.

New Direction Support Group: August 13th

12PM-2PM

Topic-Accessible gaming, movies, and sports.

Family/Friends Support Group: August 15th

6:30PM

this group is for those who have family/friends who are blind/visually impaired. For more information call 313-591-3786 or kashonia@gdabvi.org.

GDABVI Health/Wellness Fair: August 16th

10AM-2PM

Vendors- Wayne State Mobile Unit, Secretary of State, LA Fitness, Healthly/Living Eatting, Leader Dogs, Lions Club, Diabetes Awareness, Detroit Area Agency on Aging and many, many more.

Please call the agency to RSVP.

Book Club: August 20th:

12PM-2PM

We will be discussing, Everybody Say Amen. By: ReShonda Tate Billingsley

Inclusion and empathy are at the heart of better play Barbie is proud to partner with American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) to develop the first-ever Blind Barbie Fashionista doll, and with National Down Syndrome Society to create the first Black Barbie with Down syndrome. With Barbie Fashionista dolls, we strive to ensure all kids feel represented and can play out the world they experience around them: bit.ly/barbiefashionistas

Classes and more...

Computer Lab

If you would like to sharpen up your computer skills. GDABVI Computer Lab is open, Tuesdays & Fridays… 10AM-2PM. To RSVP Call Priscilla at 313-591-3791.

Braille Classes

The new Braille Classes have began. If you would like to be added to the list for the next sessions call Aya at 313-591-3793.

Orientation & Mobility

If you are in need for O & M. Complete the in-take process. You will be then evaluated. Call Malaika at 313-591-3794.

For more information or to RSVP for activities and events call 313-591-3786.

Some additional information...

Important Information

If you want to become a client, contact Malaika English to complete your intake process.

If you want to be a part of activities/outreach, contact KaShonia Graham.

Our Staff

If you are looking for information. You will find the following contacts helpful.

Jim Smock… Executive Director: 313-591-3794

Malaika English… Community Health Worker: 313-591-3790

Priscilla Miley… Program Manager: 313-591-3791

Aya Beyduon… Program Director: 313-591-3793

KaShonia Graham… Outreach Engagement Specialist: 313-591-3786

Thanks, and we look forward to serving you at GDABVI. Let us help you get to your “LIFE BEYOND SIGHT”!!!

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