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  • TECH TIME | New Digital Village Giving Power Back to Parents

    MAZU APP, A MUST-DOWNLOAD FOR PARENTS EVERYWHERE Founded in love and core values, Mazu is a Digital Village of caring families who share content, conversations, and fun. Free of like buttons and view counters, Mazu is about real conversations and sharing the truth. Together with parents, we’re building Mazu into a healthy, thriving digital village for all families. Share your wisdom, your talents and all the things that make you, you! Get educated. Too often we assume spaces have our best interests in mind. We need to better understand what information we are signing away when we adopt digital platforms. And how these platforms use that information. Find spaces that support core values. Our children are beautifully curious and when they enter digital spaces they learn from observing. What kind of values do our children learn in these digital spaces? Support your mental health. Social media platforms are designed to be addictive. To feed our fears and give small doses of dopamine to keep us coming back. Our children need spaces that support them emotionally and mentally. This belief in creating a better digital experience for families is what drives the team at Mazu every day. It is our passion and purpose. Together we’re building a healthy digital village for families founded in love and core values. Placing power back into the hands of families. Join the movement and let’s build a healthy digital village together. #GlancerMagazine #TrendingNow #TechTime

  • KIDS + TEENS | 2017-2018 Sledding Locations In Naperville

    ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, GO SLEDDING! Park District Skating, Sledding and Snowboarding Locations for 2017-18 Riverwalk Café to open for Sledding at Rotary Hill; Hours Will Vary Naperville Park District offers opportunities to enjoy winter sports at a number of locations throughout the community. Sled hills and skating areas will open for the winter 2017-2018 season when weather conditions allow. The Riverwalk Café will open for sledding on Rotary Hill with varying hours, depending on sledding conditions. The menu will include hot coffee, tea and hot chocolate, soft drinks, chili, snacks, beer and wine. Sled Hills are open when the ground is frozen with two or more inches of snow and when there is no visible grass. Please note that wooden sleds, metal-runner sleds, skis, toboggans or snowboards are not allowed on Naperville Park District sled hills. The District offers one location exclusively for snowboarding: Weigand Riverfront Park at 2436 S. Washington St (no sleds are allowed on this hill). The following sled hills are located in community parks or neighborhood parks. They have no concessions and close one hour after sunset, except Rotary Hill, which is lighted and open weekdays until 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday until 10:00 p.m. Arrowhead Park, 711 Iroquois Ave. Brook Crossings, 1015 95th St. Country Lakes Park, 1835 North Aurora Rd. Gartner Park, 524 W. Gartner Rd. May Watts Park, 804 S. Whispering Hills Dr. Riverwalk Sled Hill at Rotary Hill, 441 Aurora Ave. Skating areas typically open on or after December 15; however, they can open only after a period of extreme cold. Likewise, sled hills require a minimum amount of snow in order to open. Weather and conditions permitting, the skating season continues through February 15 and the sledding season runs through February 28. The Park District maintains winter skating rinks at five locations. The following ice rinks will be lighted and open until 10:00 p.m.: Centennial Park, 500 W. Jackson Ave. Nike Sports Complex, 288 W. Diehl Rd. Commissioners Park, 3704 111th St. The fourth and fifth rinks, located at Gartner Park at 524 Gartner Road and at Meadow Glens Park, located at 1303 Muirhead Ave., are not lighted and close at dusk. Hockey and broomball play is allowed only at the two boarded rinks at Centennial Park. A third rink at Centennial Park is for free skating only. No pucks or sticks are allowed on free-skating areas. To check the status of skating, sledding and snowboarding areas, residents may access the District’s Rainout Line in five different ways: Call the Rainout Line number at 630-883-4242 Visit www.napervilleparks.org/cancellations or go to our website and click on the Weather Cancellations & Closures tab Opt in to receive email updates Opt in to receive text updates Access the Rainout Line on the Naperville Park District app or Download the free Rainout Line app About the Naperville Park District: Created in 1966, the Naperville Park District is an independent, municipal agency serving the recreation needs of its residents. An Illinois Distinguished Agency since 1994, the District is one of only 1% of park districts across the country to be nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Naperville Park District’s mission is to provide recreation and park experiences that enhance the quality of life for our community, including benefits such as community health, environmental education, social connections, and personal growth. The District maintains and operates more than 2,400 acres with 137 parks and provides more than 1,500 recreational, arts and environmental programs and special events annually. Included within the District’s operations are two championship golf courses, a multitude of playgrounds, trails, athletic courts and sports fields, Fort Hill Activity Center, Knoch Knolls Nature Center, two inline skating and skateboarding facilities, the Millennium Carillon, a paddle boat quarry, historic Centennial Beach, and the beautiful Riverwalk. #GlancerMagazine #GlancerWeekly #Naperville #NapervilleParkDistrict #Sledding #KidsTeens #CommunityNews #WinterFun

  • COMMUNITY NEWS | Ring in the New Year at the Naperville Millennium Carillon

    COMPLIMENTARY COCOA AT THE 6PM COUNTDOWN, A TRADITIONAL COUNTDOWN ALSO TAKING PLACE AT MIDNIGHT Naperville Park District invites the community to the Countdown at the Carillon, featuring both the Early Family Countdown at 6:00 p.m. and the Traditional Countdown at midnight. Both events are free and take place at the base of the Naperville Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower, located at 443 Aurora Ave. The Early Family Countdown will be co-led by Naperville City Councilwoman Judith Brodhead and Dolly McCarthy, host and executive producer of The Dolly McCarthy Show and award-winning journalist and former news anchor for NCTV-17’s Naperville News 17. “The fun-filled family tradition lives on! I am super excited to be a part of the festivities again this year,” said McCarthy. “There’s something very special about gathering with your family and friends on New Year’s Eve at the foot of the beautiful Carillon, sharing resolutions, laughter, ringing bells and enjoying the music of City Carillonneur Tim Sleep. I can’t think of a better place to ring in the New Year.” Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m., with complementary hot cocoa provided by My Chef and entertainment provided by Magic of Scott Piner. Glow sticks, bells and cocoa will be available outside the Carillon Visitor Center until 6:30 p.m., while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather, as the entire event is outdoors. The Traditional Countdown will take place at midnight, led by Councilwoman Patty Gustin, with Carillon music beginning at 11:15 p.m. The music will feature carillonneurs Sue Bergren and Tim Sleep in a duet concert and will include selections from the “Nutcracker Suite,” a Viennese waltz, and “Try to Remember” from the musical, “The Fantasticks.” After the midnight countdown to the New Year, the bells will ring a Royal Peal, then will play “Auld Lang Syne,” and conclude with music from the “Royal Fireworks” by Handel. The Naperville Park District has hosted two New Year’s Eve Countdowns on Dec. 31 at the Carillon since 2008, providing a unique event where residents can bring their families and meet up with neighbors in this community gathering place. ### About the Naperville Park District: Created in 1966, the Naperville Park District is an independent, municipal agency serving the recreation needs of its residents. An Illinois Distinguished Agency since 1994, the District is one of only 1% of park districts across the country to be nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Naperville Park District’s mission is to provide recreation and park experiences that enhance the quality of life for our community, including benefits such as community health, environmental education, social connections, and personal growth. The District maintains and operates more than 2,400 acres with 137 parks and provides more than 1,500 recreational, arts and environmental programs and special events annually. Included within the District’s operations are two championship golf courses, a multitude of playgrounds, trails, athletic courts and sports fields, Fort Hill Activity Center, Knoch Knolls Nature Center, two inline skating and skateboarding facilities, the Millennium Carillon, a paddle boat quarry, historic Centennial Beach, and the beautiful Riverwalk. #GlancerMagazine #GlancerWeekly #Naperville #ArtsEntertainment #Holiday2017 #TrendingNow #CommunityNews

  • NEW YEAR'S EVE | "The Rat Pack Is Back" at The Hilton Oak Brook Resort

    TIMELESS: A CLASSIC NEW YEAR'S EVE ATMOSPHERE The Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort is bringing back TIMELESS for New Year’s Eve. As seen on ABC TV’s top-rated “Countdown Chicago” telecast last year, TIMELESS reimagines the classic New Year’s Eve party atmosphere. Once again, Frank and the boys will celebrate the era as the internationally-renowned Las Vegas-based show, “The Rat Pack is Back,” returns for an encore performance. Comprised of the world’s best impersonators backed by a 15-piece big band, “The Rat Pack is Back” will bring Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin back to earth to ring in 2018. The night in the grand ballroom will include an open premium bar, classic era cocktails, and opulent food stations. New this year, guests can select the location of their seats or reserved tables, with VIP premier seating next to the stage and dance floor in an exclusive velvet rope and stanchion section. VIP’s will receive a bottle of Champagne at their table, private VIP Lounge access, and the opportunity to meet and greet with the entertainers. For the full TIMELESS experience, guests can add overnight accommodations and hangover brunch on Monday, January 1st. TICKETS: https://timelessnyeobh.eventbrite.com #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #NewYearsEve #OakBrook #TheHiltonOakBrook #TrendingNow

  • GLEN ELLYN NEWS | CVS Coming to Roosevelt Road and More

    THE VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN WELCOMES NEW BUSINESSES Roosevelt Road The Village Board approved plans for a new 13,111 square foot drive thru CVS at 739 Roosevelt Road, during the September 25, 2017 Board meeting. The CVS compliments the Panera currently under construction at 751 Roosevelt Road. Annexation for a Bucky’s gas station and car wash was also approved. The new Bucky’s will be just east of I-355 at 21W135 Roosevelt Road, 751 West Roosevelt Road, and 1209 South Lawler Avenue. Photo not actual replication. Downtown Glen Ellyn Blackberry Market was awarded a $15,000 downtown retail interior award and a $15,000 façade award for their expansion project, construction is underway. Leases have been signed to fill the vacant Soukups space, 419-421 N. Main Street. Sushi Ukai of LaGrange and Nobel House of Geneva have signed leases to occupy approximately 3,000 square feet each. Building plans for both new restaurants are currently being designed, but have not yet been submitted to the Village. Stay Up to Date To keep up to date on developments in Glen Ellyn be sure to visit the Current Development Projects, an interactive map found on the Village’s home page of the Village's website http://www.glenellyn.org #GlancerMagazine #GlenEllyn #CommunityNews #LocalNews #Business #RealEstate #WestSuburbanChicago #GlancerWeekly

  • GLEN ELLYN NEWS | 1,200 Buildings Being Surveyed by Village for Architectural and Historical Signifi

    EXPECTED COMPLETION IS AUGUST 2018 The Village of Glen Ellyn is embarking on a comprehensive architectural survey of approximately 1200 buildings in a residential area. Lara and Emily Ramsey of Ramsey Historic Consultants are conducting the project, which will assess the area for architectural and historical significance. The survey area, which is the sixth area of the Village to be inventoried since 2002, is roughly bound by Hill and Turner Avenues on the north; Park Boulevard on the east; Roosevelt Road on the south; and the Village limits to the west. “The Village of Glen Ellyn values its rich history and architecture,” said Staci Hulseberg, Planning & Development Director for the Village of Glen Ellyn. “This extensive survey provides the Village with data to help us preserve our Village’s historic character.” The surveying began in October with an expected completion date of August 2018. The assessment will include photographic documentation of selected primary and secondary structures in the survey area. Ultimately, the compiled information will be used by the Village to make informed decisions regarding preservation planning, community development projects and rehabilitation plans for individual buildings. Residents should note that property tax assessments are not being changed as part of the survey. Additionally, this information is only being gathered to provide the Village with an inventory of architecturally and or historically significant structures; the Village has no plans at this time to make any historic designations with this information. Once complete, survey results and photographs will be made available on the Village’s website and at the Glen Ellyn Public Library. For more information on Architectural Resource Surveys and to view previous Village surveys that have been completed, please visit the Village’s website at www.glenellyn.org . #GlancerMagazine #GlenEllyn #CommunityNews #LocalNews #Business #RealEstate #WestSuburbanChicago #GlancerWeekly

  • COMMUNITY NEWS | Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest in Theft Case

    NAPERVILLE CRIME STOPPERS are offering up to a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of person(s) responsible for a theft. The Naperville Police Department is attempting to identify the subject in the attached photographs for allegedly stealing a wallet from a Naperville fitness center locker room and then using the stolen credit cards at a Bolingbrook Walmart on November 22, 2017. The suspect is described as a male, black, approximately 30 years old, 6’2” with a muscular build. The suspect was wearing a surgical mask, stocking cap and sunglasses when entering the fitness club. If anyone witnessed this incident or has any information about it or the suspect involved, they are asked to call CRIME STOPPERS AT (630) -420-6006. Your information is important to Crime Stoppers and all callers may remain anonymous. A reward of up to $1,000.00 is being offered for the information that leads to an arrest in this incident. #GlancerMagazine #Naperville #Bolingbrook #Crime #LocalNews #CommunityNews

  • NAPERVILLE NEWS | Water and Electric Rate Increases Taking Place January 2018

    CUSTOMERS WILL SEE INCREASES REFLECTED ON JANUARY 2018 UTILITY BILLS Naperville utility customers are advised that they will see rate increases in both the water/wastewater and electric portions of their utility bills beginning in January 2018. The water/wastewater increase, which was approved in December 2017, positions the Water Utility for a structurally balanced budget moving forward. An average residential water/wastewater customer will see the following increase in their monthly bills through 2021: Click Here to View Average Increases In 2017, the Water Utility conducted a rate study to help plan for its financial needs through 2021. Throughout the study, the utility considered the costs of day-to-day operations, critical infrastructure improvements needed to ensure continued reliability and upcoming Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations that would require phosphorus removal improvements to the Springbrook Water Reclamation Center. A new rate structure was put into place in May 2017 to meet these needs. However, during the 2018 budget process, discrepancies were noted in the Water Utility’s year-to-date financial performance that ultimately led to the discovery of three errors in the 2017 rate study. These errors resulted in the utility’s actual revenues and expenses differing significantly from what the rate study projected. Without intervention to fix the errors, the utility would be underfunded for the foreseeable future. The rate increase provides the utility with a structurally balanced budget where revenues fully cover operating expenses and capital improvement costs beginning in 2018. In addition, the new rates begin the process of rebuilding the utility’s required cash reserves within the coming years. The utility’s operating budget for 2018 is flat due to operational efficiencies, and through these efficiencies, the utility absorbed several hundred thousand dollars of increases in energy, healthcare and other expenses to keep utility rates as low as possible. “We regret the errors in the rate study and the late changes in the rates for 2018,” Water Utility Director Jim Holzapfel said. “We recognize that rate increases are never welcomed, but ensuring adequate financial resources to provide safe, reliable and efficient water and wastewater services to our customers is critical. A structurally balanced water utility also aligns with our City’s financial principle of maintaining an overall structurally balanced budget. We want to be as transparent as possible with this rate increase so our customers can appropriately plan for the coming year.” The new rates still include a phosphorus surcharge as a separate line item on utility bills, and the rates in the above chart include this surcharge figure. In 2018, the charge will increase to $1 per month from .50 cents per month and to $1.80 per month in 2019, 2020 and 2021. More information on water rates is available on the City’s website at www.naperville.il.us/waterrates . Electric rates will also be increasing in 2018. This is a planned increase resulting from the utility’s 2015 rate study. This study called for annual rate increases to account for increasing purchased power costs, rebuilding required cash reserves and repaying a loan to the Water Utility. Effective January 2018, residential customers will see a 3.6 percent increase in their rates. Currently, the average residential customer’s monthly bill is $107.53; this monthly average will increase to $111.39 in 2018. For more information on the City of Naperville, visit www.naperville.il.us. Sign up to receive the latest news on the City of Naperville’s projects and initiatives via email at www.naperville.il.us/enews . To sign up for the City’s notification system Naper Notify and receive important emergency and community information via a phone call, text message, email or smart phone app, visit www.napernotify.com . #GlancerMagazine #Naperville #Community #LocalNews #Business #GlancerWeekly

  • EDUCATION NEWS | Kaneland's Educator of the Year 2018 Nominees Announced

    LETTERS OF SUPPORT FROM STAFF, PARENTS, STUDENTS & OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS ENCOURAGED The Nominating Committee for Kaneland’s Educator-of-the-Year Event has selected its 2018 honorees. We are pleased to announce that the following educators and support staff will represent Kaneland District #302 in Kane County’s 2018 Educator-of-the-Year competition: Classroom Elementary Teacher: Katie Reilley, KBK Classroom Middle School Educator: Christy Kukovec, HMS Classroom High School Educator: Rachel Giles, KHS Early Career Educator: Kyle Ahlmann, HMS Educational Service Personnel: Mona Fergus, KSS Student Support Personnel: Denise Michels, HMS To complete the nomination process, letters of support for these individuals from staff, parents, students and others in the community who have worked with these people in some way need to be gathered. Please send your letters by 3pm on Friday, January 19, 2018 as follows: LETTER FOR: Katie Reilley • Classroom Elementary Teacher, KBK (Grades 4/5 ELA) SEND TO: Ms. Emily Owen • Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School 1122 S. Anderson Road Elburn, IL 60119 LETTER FOR: Christy Kukovec • Classroom Middle School Teacher, HMS (Grade 6 Math) SEND TO: Ms. Raney Good • Kaneland Harter Middle School 1601 Esker Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554 LETTER FOR: Rachel Giles • Classroom High School Teacher, KHS (English) SEND TO: Ms. Nicole Madison • Kaneland High School 47W326 Keslinger Rd. Maple Park, IL 60151 LETTER FOR: Kyle Ahlmann • Early Career Educator, HMS (Grade 6 ELA) SEND TO: Ms. Raney Good • Kaneland Harter Middle School 1601 Esker Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554 LETTER FOR: Mona Fergus • Educational Service Personnel, KSS (Library Secretary) SEND TO: Ms. Rachael Wilson • Kaneland John Shields Elementary School 85 Main Street, Sugar Grove, IL 60554 LETTER FOR: Denise Michels • Student Support Personnel, HMS (Counselor) SEND TO: Ms. Raney Good • Kaneland Harter Middle School 1601 Esker Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Congratulations to all of the nominees! The Educator of the Year Banquet will be held on Friday, May 04, 2018 with more specific information to follow. Tickets will be available in April through the District Office. Source: Todd Leden, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Kaneland CUSD #302 47W326 Keslinger Road Maple Park, IL 60151 Phone: 630-365-5111 todd.leden@kaneland.org #GlancerMagazine #EducationNews #Kaneland #SugarGrove #Elburn #MaplePark #Kaneville #Community #LocalNews #KidsTeens

  • COMMUNITY NEWS | Attempted Child Abduction at Naperville Bus Stop

    LOCAL CRIME – Naperville Police Arrest Suspect for Attempting to Abduct Child at Bus Stop On Friday December 8, 2017 at approximately 7:33am Naperville Police were dispatched to the area of Modaff and Massachusetts for a report of a subject attempting to lure a young, female student into his vehicle at the school bus stop. An observant citizen witnessed this interaction and called 911. He was able to provide a description of the subject, his vehicle and his license plate. Officers quickly located and stopped the suspect vehicle, ultimately arresting the lone occupant, Kluss, Early D., a 37 year old male who resides in Naperville. After further investigation, and consultation with the Will County State’s Attorney’s office, Kluss was charged with the following offenses: Child Abduction (2 counts) Possession of a Controlled Substance Driving under the Influence Kluss was processed at the Naperville Police Department and subsequently transported to the Will County Jail. Chief Robert Marshall issued the following statement regarding this incident; “The Naperville Police Department would like to thank the citizens who called 911 for getting involved, providing a timely, accurate vehicle and suspect description. Their actions led officers directly to the suspect. Additionally, we are proud of the tremendous response by police officers who quickly located and arrested the suspect, potentially preventing further acts of abduction.” The Naperville Police wish to remind the public and the news media that a charge is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. About Naperville Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 145,000 people. This vibrant, thriving City consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The City is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The City’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us . #GlancerMagazine #Community #LocalNews #Naperville #Crime #TrendingNow

  • TECH TIME | Give the Gift of Color this Holiday Season

    KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS COLORBLIND? Give the Gift of Color This Holiday Season Enchroma® glasses help color blind people experience a more colorful world. An estimated 300 million people in the world have color vision deficiency, more commonly known as color blindness. Eight percent of men—one in 12—have some form of color blindness as well as one in 200 women. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could give your loved ones or yourself the gift of being able to see colors? Remarkably, it’s now possible, with Enchroma® glasses. Enchroma glasses are now available in Chicago at Doctors for Visual Freedom. Conveniently located inside of the John Hancock Center at 875 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1550. Dr. Mark Golden, an ophthalmologist at Doctors for Visual Freedom, explains that “most color-blind people are not blind to color, but have trouble seeing certain colors and hues. Normal color vision is based on light entering the eye, and activating three photopigments sensitive to different parts of the visible spectrum (blue, green and red). In a normal eye, the green and red photopigments overlap. For the color blind, this overlap is more pronounced, causing distinct hues to become indistinguishable. The absorption of light by the three photopigments in the eye, in the correct ratios, is critical to color perception.” Enchroma created a special patent-pending optical technology, “multinotch” filtering, that removes small slices of light where the red and green cones overlap the most. This re-establishes a more accurate ratio of light entering the three photopigments so that color-blind people enjoy a more normal spectral response. The result is that color blind people experience enhanced color, improved ability to differentiate hues of colors, and better depth and detail perception. Enchroma glasses for men, women and children are available at Doctors for Visual Freedom in prescription and nonprescription lenses. The glasses start at $349 and are available in lifestyle, sports and kid’s frames. Importantly, Enchroma glasses are not a cure for color blindness. Enchroma strives to ensure that consumers and the medical community understand that our glasses are not a cure, correction” or fix for color blindness. The glasses are effective for about four out of five red-green color-blind people and do not provide 100% color vision. Enchroma glasses enhance the vibrancy and saturation of certain colors and improve color discrimination, depth and detail perception. The user's typical experience is that it takes about 5-15 minutes for an effect to be perceived. How the Enchroma Glasses Were Developed Enchroma Chief Scientist and co-founder Don McPherson, Ph.D., had no inkling that his love for playing Ultimate Frisbee would send him on a lifelong mission to help color blind people. Don was playing Ultimate Frisbee while wearing special glasses he had developed to protect the eyes of doctors from lasers during surgeries. He liked how the glasses enhanced colors. One of his teammates–who is color blind–asked to try on the glasses. The teammate marveled at all the colors he could see that he had never seen before. Inspired to learn more about this phenomenon, Don began exploring why the glasses might help color blind people see colors better. Co-founder Andy Schmeder, CEO, joined Don and developed sophisticated computer models that simulated wavelengths of light and color vision deficiency. With the support of three National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR grants, they conducted studies on the feasibility of correcting color vision deficiency, using the latest understandings of the genetic basis of CVD to create a sophisticated computer-based model of human color vision. After more than ten years of research and development, Enchroma was born in 2010 and developed patent-pending design methods to create special spectral filters to assist color vision in a wide variety of applications. Watch the video below to learn more about Enchroma glasses. About Color Blindness Color blindness is typically inherited genetically and carried recessively on the X chromosome. Approximately four out of five color blind people (80%) can be helped by Enchroma glasses. Many color-blind people find their occupational, sports or artistic pursuits limited by this condition. While color blindness is often considered a mild disability, studies estimate that two-thirds of people with CVD feel it's a handicap. To find out if Enchroma glasses can help them, color blind people can take Enchroma’s color vision test at www.enchroma.com. Follow Doctors for Visual Freedom on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DoctorsForVisualFreedom/ or visit their website at https://markgoldenmd.com/index.html Facts About Colored Blindness from Dr. Mark Golden There are an estimated 300 million people in the world with color vision deficiency (CVD). 1 in 12 men are color blind (8%). 1 in 200 women are color blind (0.5%). Color blindness is typically inherited genetically and carried recessively on the X chromosome. While color blindness is often considered a mild disability, studies estimate that two-thirds of people with CVD feel it’s a handicap. Red-green color blindness doesn’t mean only color confusion with red and green colors, but the whole color spectrum can cause confusion. Enchroma glasses are the only specialty eyewear that alleviates red-green color blindness, enhancing colors without the compromise of color accuracy. Enchroma started in 2010, after ten years of R&D. Enchroma emerged from three National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR funded studies on the feasibility of correcting color vision deficiency. A father can’t pass his red-green color blindness on to his sons. If a woman is red-green color blind, all her sons will also be color blind. John Dalton wrote the first scientific paper on color blindness. Color blindness is also referred to as Daltonism. It’s extremely rare, but it’s possible to have normal color vision in one eye and color blindness in the other eye. This is called unilateral dichromacy. The popular “red means bad and green means good” is a poor design for people with color blindness. A better choice would to use red–blue and yellow–blue color combinations. Many people with color blindness cannot tell that the power connector on a MacBook changes color. Lots of color blind people are surprised to find out that peanut butter is not green. #GlancerMagazine #TechTime #HealthWellness #Chicago

  • KIDS + TEENS | SafeHouse Chicago Is Hosting a Brunch w/Santa

    UNIQUE SPY-THEMED RESTAURANT INVITES YOU TO THIS UNIQUE EVENT SafeHouse Chicago, 60 East Ontario, is bringing a new meaning to the phrase, “the most wonderful time of the year,” by hosting family friendly, holiday events throughout the month of December. The unique spy-themed restaurant will be inviting Chicagoans to celebrate with this fun event. Control has tracked down the world's most elusive man - Santa Clause! On December 17th, there is a spy-cial brunch mission for agents and junior spies. Top-secret reconnasaince missions will be available. The final component of this operation is a brush pass with Control meaning all junior spies walk away with a gift! Sun, December 17, 2017 11am – 4pm SafeHouse Chicago 60 East Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60611 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brunch-with-santa-tickets-41046405905 #GlancerMagazine #KidsTeens #DiningCabaret #FoodKitchen #ArtsEntertainment #Holiday2017 #Chicago #Brunch #TechTime

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