[il-talk] Blind Community Meeting on Equip for Equality Priorities

[Kelly Pierce]

Equip for Equality is a statewide organization.  If you are downstate
or in a distant suburb, you may be able to participate by phone. Give
them a call and express your interest if interested.

Kelly


MEETING TO DISCUSS ISSUES IMPACTING PERSONS WITH VISION
IMPAIRMENTS OR BLINDNESS

       Equip for Equality will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday, April
20, 2011 to discuss legal issues impacting persons with vision
impairments or blindness in Illinois.  The purpose of the meeting is to
solicit input from the blind community on what issues are important, in
order to provide guidance to EFE on case acceptance and proactive
initiatives.  The meeting will take place from 10:30 a.m. until noon at
EFE’s offices at 20 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago,
Illinois 60602.  Barry Taylor and Amy Peterson will participate on
behalf of Equip for Equality.  This meeting is open to the public and
all interested persons are encouraged to attend.  Please call (312)
895-7346 (voice) or (800) 610-2779 (TTY) or write
cecille at equipforequality.org to reserve your space or request an
accommodation.  Accommodations should be requested two weeks in advance,
if possible.