Welcome to Charlotte Consortium
The Charlotte Consortium provides a virtual platform for professionals serving the blind and low vision community in Charlotte and surrounding areas to showcase services and other resources. The goal of the Charlotte Consortium is to ensure that all professionals in the local community are aware of opportunities for individuals with low vision or blindness. This Charlotte Consortium will allow professionals in the community to connect and collaborate to provide a robust array of resources for individuals and their families.
Founding Members
- Laurie Hoffman, OD, FAAO – Metrolina Association for the Blind (MAB)
- Dana A Draa, MA, CARSS I, CAPP, COMS, CRC, CVYPT RYT-200 – Lions Services Inc.
- Susan L. King – Metrolina Association for the Blind
- Agatha Bisbikis – Lions Services Inc.
- Michelle Glaze – Foundation Fighting Blindness
- Chelsea Warr – Foundation Fighting Blindness
Next Charlotte Consortium November 19, 2025
Charlotte Consortium Recorded Sessions
Professional Resources
- Dr. Laurie Hoffman, OD, FAAO, Metrolina Association for the Blind, lhoffman@mabnc.org
- Dana A Draa, MA, CARSS I, CAPP, COMS, CRC, CVYPT RYT-200, Lion Services - Charlotte, danad@lionsservices.org
- Susan L. King, Metrolina Association for the Blind, sking@mabnc.org
- Agatha Bisbikis, Lion Services - Charlotte, agathab@lionsservices.org
- Leigh Altman, Commissioner, Mecklenburg County, leighbaltman@gmail.com
- Brent Cagle, Charlotte Area Transit System, brent.cagle@charlottenc.gov
