[Iabs-talk] Fwd: Exploring Options for Independent Travel

[Denise Avant]

Denise R. Avant
President, National Federation Of The Blind Of Illinois
Live the life you want



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> From: Kathy Austin <Kathy.Austin at second-sense.org>
> Subject: Exploring Options for Independent Travel 
> Date: August 31, 2016 at 8:55:21 AM CDT
> To: Kathy Austin <Kathy.Austin at second-sense.org>
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> Exploring Options for Independent Travel
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> Many people with vision loss would like to get where they want to go with little or no assistance.  In September, Second Sense is offering two workshops to help them achieve that goal!
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> Getting Around with Ride Sharing <http://www.second-sense.org/events/apple-ride-sharing/>
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> 1:00 to 4:00 pm
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> When public transportation and paratransit can’t get someone where they want to go, there’s another answer – ride sharing!  We’ll take the mystery out of this new way of traveling by explaining the concept of ride sharing.  David Flament, manager of adaptive technology services at Second Sense walks our attendees through the Uber and Lyft apps and also shares important tips for using these services as a person with vision loss.  Our technology tutors can help with downloading either of the ride sharing apps on iPhones prior to the workshop.  Call our front desk at 312-236-8569 to schedule an appointment with one of our volunteer tutors.
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> To register for this workshop, call our front desk at 312-236-8569 or email David Flament <mailto:david.flament at second-sense.org>.
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> Facing Your Fears of Traveling Alone: Can a Guide Dog Really Help? <http://www.second-sense.org/events/guest-speaker-pam-berman-facing-fears-traveling-alone-can-guide-dog-really-help/>
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> 1:00 to 2:30 pm
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> Pam Berman, outreach coordinator for Guide Dogs for the Blind <http://www.guidedogs.com/>, describes the intricacies of cane and guide dog travel and shares her personal experience of traveling with each mobility tool.  Workshop attendees learn about the application process, the class training experience at guide dogs school and what it is like to live and work with a guide dog.  We encourage questions and concerns!
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> To register for this workshop, call our front desk at 312-236-8569 or email Polly Abbott <mailto:polly.abbott at second-sense.org>.
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> For more information on other Second Sense workshops and classes, please contact Kathy Austin <mailto:kathy.austin at second-sense.org>, community engagement specialist at 312-236-8569 or visit the calendar page <http://www.second-sense.org/calendar/?pno=2/admin> of our website.
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> Kathy Austin, CVA
> Community Engagement Specialist
> Second Sense
> 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 1010
> Chicago, IL 60601
> 312-236-8569
> www.second-sense.org <http://www.guildfortheblind.org/>
> kathy.austin at second-sense.org <mailto:kathya at guildfortheblind.org>
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> Get a clear picture with the new Eschenbach Mobilux magnifiers now available in our Product Center <http://www.second-sense.org/programs/products/>.  High quality, wide spectrum illumination and ergonomic design make these magnifiers an essential tool for the low vision user.    Call Brian at 312-236-8569 for your consultation and see for yourself!