[Missouri-l] Fw: AFB offers Low Vision Technology Workshops

[Chip Hailey]

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Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 8:21 AM
Subject: AFB offers Low Vision Technology Workshops


> Many professionals in our field have expressed a concern about the
> difficulty of keeping up-to-date with the latest advances in technology
> for people with low vision. The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
> has received a gift from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation to address this
> issue.
>
> What? - Four 1-day workshops on Low Vision Technology presented by Ike
> Presley, National Project Manager, AFB
>
> When and Where?
>
> . November 10, 2009, Center for the Partially Sighted, Los Angeles, CA,
> 8:30-4:30; Applications due 10/8/09
> . February 18, 2010, Lighthouse of Broward County, Ft. Lauderdale, FL,
> 8:30-4:30; Applications due 1/8/10
> . March 3, 2010, Region 4 Education Services Center,  Houston, TX,
> 8:30-4:30; Applications due 1/22/10
> . April 22, 2010, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA,
> 8:30-4:30; Applications due 3/12/10
>
> Who should attend? - Ophthalmologists, optometrists, low vision
> therapists/specialists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation teachers,
> teachers of the visually impaired, assistive technology specialists,
> allied health professionals working with people who have low vision
>
> Cost? - Free! In fact, we will be able to offer a travel reimbursement
> stipend of up to $400 for each participant.
>
> Objectives - These workshops have two broad objectives.  Participants will
> acquire a general knowledge of the current types of technology available
> for people with low vision, and participants will provide input to AFB
> about the most effective strategies to keep professionals up-to-date on
> this topic.
>
> Application - Please contact Shirley Landrum at slandrum at afb.net for an
> application. Selected participants will be notified within 5-days after
> the application due date.
>
> For additional information please visit www.afb.org and select Calendar of
> Events under AFB Community, or contact Ike Presley at presley at afb.net,
> 404-525-2303.
>
>
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