[Greater-baltimore] FW: [Nfbmd] Announcement: Diabetes Seminar June 4 in Silver Spring

[Danielsen, Chris]

Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind


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From: Nfbmd [mailto:nfbmd-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lloyd Rasmussen
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 9:31 PM
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Subject: [Nfbmd] Announcement: Diabetes Seminar June 4 in Silver Spring

Below, in the body of this message, and also as an attachment, is the flyer for a seminar on diabetes and visual impairment, which will be held Wednesday, June 4.
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Diabetes And Visual Impairment:
Meeting Challenges and Finding Solutions

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, Sligo Creek Chapter, in collaboration with the Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services, is sponsoring a one-day, hands-on seminar for diabetics with visual impairments, their family members, and service providers.  Meet blind diabetics who lead active lives, learn non-visual techniques to increase independence, and witness demonstrations of products available for the visually impaired to manage diabetes.  The seminar will feature group presentations, exhibits, and break-out sessions focusing on a variety of topics related to diabetes and vision loss.

•    When:  Wednesday, June 4, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
•    Where:  The Marilyn Praisner Community Center, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, 
Burtonsville, MD 20866. 
http://www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/rectmpl.asp?url=/content/rec/where/centers/marilyn.asp
Lunch and snacks will be provided.
•    Cost:  $10 before May 28, 2014, $15 at the door.  To register, go to 
http://www.BrownPaperTickets.com and enter event number 578914 into the search box.  Only credit or debit card payments are accepted on this website.  You may also call Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 for assistance in purchasing tickets, or send checks, payable to the NFB Sligo Creek Chapter, to: Debbie Brown, 11923 Parklawn Dr., Apt. 104, Rockville, MD 20852.  Please include your telephone number.  (A $1.34 surcharge applies to tickets sold through Brown Paper Tickets.) All registrations should be submitted by May 28, 2014. For questions call Debbie Brown at 301-881-1892 or e-mail judyras at sprynet.com.

Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, MD
http://lras.home.sprynet.com 
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