Daniel L. Roberts

Dan Roberts is a retired teacher, author, composer, theatrical director, and musician. He founded MD Support in 1995 as a result of his own need for support and information about vision loss. In addition to his duties with MD Support, he is Director of Resources for Macular Degeneration Foundation, Editor-In-Chief of Prevent Blindness, and he speaks to professional and community organizations, schools, and support groups around the world. He is the author of "The First Year--Age-Related Macular Degeneration" (Marlowe & Co., New York, NY, 2006) and is a consultant for pharmaceutical companies, lighting manufacturers, and dealers in protective eyewear. He is a member of the Low Vision Leadership Consortium and the Low Vision Rehabilitation Group. Dan Roberts is a graduate of the University of Missouri with a master's degree in education. He is the recipient of the 2004 Distinguished Service Award presented by the American Optometric Association Low Vision Rehabilitation Section. His organization was also awarded the National Eye Institute's 2006 Healthy Vision Community Award for innovative approaches to vision-related health education. Dan and Christina have been married since 1968. They have three children and seven grandchildren.