[Nfbv-announce] High and Low Tech Solutions for Persons with Vision Loss Fair - Saturday October 17 2009

[lpovinelli]

High and Low Tech Solutions
 for Persons with Vision Loss Fair
 
Saturday, October 17, 2009
 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 
Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library 
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304-2903.
 
 
Sponsored by
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Greater Springfield Chapter
and
The Charles E. Beatley Library
 
Are you having trouble reading the newspaper because the print seems to be getting smaller? Or do you or someone you know have problems using the washer or stove because you can’t read the controls? Are you afraid to go out at night because you can’t see the curb down? If so, this fair is for you.
 
You will learn how to: 
 
·       Make a cell phone call 
·       Use your telephone to read the newspaper
·       Access library services
·       Read a menu in a restaurant
·       Get the independent living training you need
·       Gain access to directory listings and similar information
·       Learn through personal testimony that life is not over when you lose your sight
·       Learn how to use a variety of simple techniques and gadgets to make everyday tasks easy and fun
·       Win a dinner out or free taxi service! 
 
AGENDA
 
·       Registration and Coffee
 
·       Welcome and Introduction
 
·       Living Fully with Vision Loss: A Senior Citizen’s Perspective
 
·       Panel I: If Reading Print is Difficult… 
*Braille and Talking Book Library Services
*The Washington Ear and Tell Me
*Different Ways to Read Your Books
*NFB Newsline®
 
·       Panel II: You can Do More with Cell Phones Than Talk
*Making A Call
*Reading with Your Cell Phone—the KNFB Reader
 
·       Independence in the Home – Useful Gismos and Gadgets
 
·       Training for Independence
 
All sessions will be followed by a short question and answer period.  At the end of all the presentations, there will be a time for hands-on demonstrations. 
 
Please register in advance so we can ensure sufficient seating by contacting Joy Relton at 703-971-0745 or jrelton at verizon.net.