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<DIV id=wmQuoteWrapper>-------- Original Message --------<BR>Subject: LOSING SIGHT AND SOUND WITHOUT LOSING YOUR CONFIDENCE<BR>--Tuesday, 9-24-13 at NEAT in Hartford<BR>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;">Are you a senior with vision and hearing loss? Or a relative, caregiver or service provider of a senior who has these conditions? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;">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></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;">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></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;">Co-Sponsors: North Central Area Agency on Aging (NCAA) and the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB). <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;">Keynote speakers include Dr. Natan Bauman, Audiologist and Dr. Alexander Gaudio, MD, Ophthalmologist. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%" align=center><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%">Tuesday, September 24, 2013<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%" align=center><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%">Registration: 8-9 AM Program: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%" align=center><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%">New England Assistive Technology Center (NEAT) <o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%" align=center><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%">33 Coventry Street Harford, CT 06112<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><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></div>
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