May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Foundation Fighting Blindness invites you and your loved ones to our free virtual speaker series event, “Navigating Vision Loss: Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being,” hosted by the Los Angeles Chapter. Join us on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM PT for an insightful and practical session.
Join us on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM PT for an insightful and practical session.
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Ann Wagner
Dr. Ann Wagner, a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, spent 26 years on the PTSD Clinical Team at the Minneapolis VA, specializing in evidence-based trauma treatments. Though retired, she remains active as a consultant and speaker, with a focus on vision loss, Narrative-Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (N-IRT) for nightmares, and integrating Narrative and brief psychodynamic therapy. Blind due to retinitis pigmentosa (RP), Dr. Wagner has presented nationally on grief, anxiety, depression, and resilience related to vision loss. She values “village moments” of shared authenticity and finds joy in family, baking, and warm hugs.
Sonya Chapnick
Sonya Chapnick, founder of
www.YogaGently.com, is a certified yoga therapist specializing in breath-centered, accessible yoga. After losing her sight to a rare retinal disorder over 30 years ago, yoga became her lifeline. She is dedicated to empowering individuals—regardless of physical or mental health challenges—through gentle, customized practices, particularly for older adults, those experiencing pain or grief, and the visually impaired. An advocate for accessible yoga and described narration technologies, Sonya is also an avid tandem cyclist. She lives in Los Angeles with her supportive husband and two daughters.
Register now to reserve your spot!
https://fightingblindness-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/MJb-tPDSR12zA5NLleWXiQ
This event is completely free, and no donations or purchases are required to attend. We encourage you to share this invitation with friends, family, or anyone who may benefit. The Foundation and our Los Angeles Chapter community are here to support you—because no one should face vision loss alone.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Foundation Fighting Blindness – Los Angeles Chapter
