Outreach

              Secretary of State Jesse White presided over
Loyola University’s Department of Ophthalmology
Grand Rounds meeting in June. The goal of the
meeting was to develop a partnership with vision
professionals to help the Secretary of State’s
office better serve
Illinois drivers.
R. Tracy Williams,
O.D., of the
department’s Low
Vision Services
discussed the
importance of the
Secretary of State’s
Vision Specialist
Report form. The
Secretary of State’s
office requires all
driver’s license
applicants to pass a
vision screening. If
vision standards are
not met, the applicant must take the form to a
vision specialist for an exam.
Anne Hegberg, M.S., O.T.R., a certified driver
rehabilitation specialist at Marionjoy
Rehabilitation Center, gave an overview of an
accredited comprehensive driving program and
the use of adaptive equipment to assist in driving.
William Bogdan,
disability liaison for
the Secretary of
State, discussed
changes to the
Parking Program for
Persons with
Disabilities and
stressed the
important role
physicians play in
helping prevent
fraud and abuse of
the program.
This is the first time
that a Secretary of
State has attended a
Grand Rounds meeting at Loyola. Secretary
White’s presence helped open the door to further
education and networking among vision
professionals and his office.
Department of
Senior & Community Services
Jesse White
Secretary of State
Summer 2002
White attends Loyola University 
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds meeting
Inside:
• Secretary of State Antique Vehicle Show
• Library funding for Veterans Homes
• SSCI celebrates 35 years
• Renew your driver’s license online — not in line
• Bogdan receives Distinguished Citizen Award
• Hotel/Motel Safety Tips
Secretary of State Jesse White joined Loyola University Department
of Ophthalmology professors and administrators during their Grand
Rounds meeting in June. Seated with Secretary White are left to
right: Walter Jay, M.D., chairman of the department, Charles
Bouchard, M.D., professor, and R. Tracy Williams, O.D., Low Vision
Services.