[NFBP-BlindParents] Possibilities Fair for Older Adults

[Joseph Drenth]

Possibilities Fair for older adults losing vision at the 2022 NFB of PA
Convention

Please save the date: November 10!

Currently, the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania (NFB of PA)

Is working on initiatives which will educate and promote the continued
independence of older adults loosing vision. As the population ages the
incidence of blindness is continuing to increase. In 2022,  vision loss
continues to be one of the primary reasons why older adults face being
placed in nursing homes by government agencies and well-meaning family
members. 
One of the goals of the NFB of PA is to allow seniors loosing their vision
to remain independent, productive members of society without fear of being
placed involuntarily in an institutional setting.

On November 10, 2022  in conjunction  with our 2022 NFB of PA convention
being held November 10 - 13, we will hold a 'Possibilities Fair' for seniors
at the Sheraton Station Square, 300 W. Station Square Dr., Pittsburgh, PA
15219.   This "Possibilities Fair" will offer older adults the opportunity
to learn about alternative Techniques to complete activities of daily living
to remain independent in their own homes. We will also provide information
about how to get in touch with other older adults loosing their vision,
programs available for older adults in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area
and    have presentations by successful older adults who lost vision  and
were able to continue living independently. 
 

There will be give-away bags and lunch  for each attendee.   This
"Possibilities Fair" is not restricted to older adults, family members and
care givers are welcome to attend as well. 
Below is a registration form for this Possibilities Fair". Please feel free
to make copies   and distribute them to anyone  you think might be
interested in attending. In order to ensure that we have enough meals for
everyone, we ask that the registration form be returned with a check for
$20.00  to CONNIE SCHEU - Program Coordinator,  5107 WEST ST., Erie, PA
16509  
Please send one registration form for each person attending. 

For more information feel free to call Connie at 814 440-7565 
Or call Deneice at 214 734-9688 
or by email at possibilities at nfbp.org 

We look forward to seeing you at the "Possibilities Fair" for seniors on
November 10 at 9:30 AM. 

Connie Scheu  and Deneice Hopper 
Program Coordinators 


* Note that if you have already purchased your Thursday lunch when you
registered  for convention, your registration fee will Be $5.  If you
register for $5, please indicate on your registration form, that you have
already purchased your lunch. 


Registration Form


"Possibilities Fair" for Seniors loosing vision and their Families.  
When: Thursday, November 10, 2022, 9:30 A.M. - Noon.
Where:  Sheraton Station square, 300 W. Station square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
15219

Registration Form 

Name: 

Address: 

Telephone Number: 

Email Address (if available): 

Lunch is a sandwich, a piece of fruit, a bag of chips, a cookie and a bottle
of water.  
Please specify your choice
Beef 		Chicken 		Vegetarian 

        Yes! I am planning to attend the "Possibilities Fair" for seniors.
Enclosed is my check in the amount of $20.00  which covers  the admission to
the fair and lunch. 

        Enclosed, is an additional contribution to help with this and other
programs of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. 

Note: This form may be copied. Please submit a separate form for each
individual although a single check may cover  multiple registrations. 
Please make checks payable to the National Federation of the Blind of
Pennsylvania (NFB of PA).  
Mail registration forms and checks to: Attn.: Connie Scheu 
Possibilities Fair,  Program Coordinator,  5107 WEST ST., Erie PA 16509 
To secure your place and your lunch, Registration and checks must be
received by November 5, 2022.

If you have questions or would like additional information, please email us
at possibilities at nfbp.org or call: Connie Scheu at 814 440-7565 
Or, call Deneice Hopper at 214 734-9688