York County Demo Day

Resource and Demonstration Day for People with Vision Loss

Where:    York County Community College, Wells, Maine
When:     October 6, 2011
Time:       11:30 – 5:30 Open House
Cost:       Admission is free. Lunch and beverages are available for purchase.
What:      Come and learn about new products and services for people who are visually impaired/blind.  Attend sessions on:  The iPhone, iPod, digital audio books and telecommunications equipment. 

There will be a raffle and some give-aways.

Here’s who has confirmed:

• The Iris Network: Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Access Technology and Employment Services, Community Connections, The Low Vision Clinic and Adjustment Counseling
• Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Orientation and Mobility Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• Education Services through Catholic Charities, Maine
• Maine Center on Deafness
• Maine Handicapped Skiing
• Maine State Library:  Talking and Large Print Books
• Mainely Access
• The IRS (information on helpful services you may be eligible for)
• Support Groups for adults and children
• York County Community Action Corporation
• Southern Maine Agency on Aging
• University of Mass., Boston

 For more information, please call Ruth at 1-800-715-0097 or e-mail her at rmlotek@theiris.org.