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Or a relative, caregiver or service provider of a senior who has these conditions? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Losing both hearing and vision can have devastating consequences to a person’s self esteem. However, with assistive technology and training, most seniors can rebuild their confidence and return to live more productive lives. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attend this free seminar and breakfast to learn more about vision and hearing loss including practical tips from experts on improving communication skills. Try out new technology including amplified phones, pocket talkers, and other adaptive equipment. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Co-Sponsors: North Central Area Agency on Aging (NCAA) and the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Keynote speakers include Dr. Natan Bauman, Audiologist and Dr. Alexander Gaudio, MD, Ophthalmologist. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:150%'>Tuesday, September 24, 2013<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:150%'>Registration: 8-9 AM Program: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:150%'>New England Assistive Technology Center (NEAT) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:150%'>33 Coventry Street Harford, CT 06112<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u>Free Breakfast.</u> To register/Info: BESB (800) - 842- 4510, Ext. 246 or (860)- 602- 4046. Or contact (NCAAA) 860 – 724 - 6443, Ext 246. Legally blind/low vision seniors are eligible for free transportation assistance from ITN Network of Northcentral CT: (860)-758 - 7833. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>