[Nfbwv-talk] Demo Day Event in Flatwoods

[Smyth, Charlene R]

Hi Mike,

That is great about Barb being eligible for equipment through this program.  Our national deaf/blind division has been in communication with me wondering if anyone from West Virginia has received services through the program.  I will provide them with an update.

We had a session on iCanConnect at one of our state conventions a couple of years ago.  I know that DRS is trying to get the word out as well.

Charlene


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Sherry,

Barb has applied and been approved for some equipment to help her communicate long distances as she has lost some much of her hearing. Rachel Gill is working with her. Seems to be a good program. Any blind person with hearing loss in WV needs to be made aware of this program.

Mike Smith

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Thank you Shirley

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> On Apr 7, 2016, at 11:46 AM, Smyth, Charlene R via Nfbwv-talk
<nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Kevin Maynus asked that I share the following with all of you:
>
> Greetings from iCanConnect, the National Deaf-Blind Equipment
> Distribution
Program. iCanConnect provides distance communication equipment and training free of charge to low income individuals with significant combined hearing and vision loss. The program is mandated by federal law and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
>
> The West Virginia iCanConnect program is presenting a special free
> Demo
Day event on Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Days Inn Conference Center in Flatwoods, WV.
>
> Program administrators will be on hand to answer questions, including
information about eligibility and how to apply to iCanConnect in West Virginia. Equipment manufacturer representatives will demonstrate their equipment and explain the benefits to people with hearing and vision loss, to help them stay connected.
>
> Attendance at Demo Day is free, and while registration is not
> required,
advance notice of attendance would be appreciated as soon as possible, especially if any guest attendee requires interpreters/special accommodations. Please fill out the following form and return to Rachel Gill at the contact information below.
>
>
> Please feel free to share this invitation with others in West Virginia
> who
may be interested in iCanConnect.
>
> Sincerely,
> Marcia Brooks
> Director
> Perkins National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
>
>
>
> Registration form
> West Virginia iCanConnect Demo Day
> May 19, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
> Days Inn Conference Center in Flatwoods, WV.
>
> Attendee Name(s):
>
> Number of attendees:
>
> Contact information (optional):
>
> Interpreter(s) needed for   ____ number of people:
>
> ___  No
>
> ___  Yes:
>
> ___ ASL    ___ Tactile ASL
>
> Please return registration form to Rachel Gill,
rachelgill144 at gmail.com<mailto:rachelgill144 at gmail.com> or call 304-315-4640.
>
>
>
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