From: Julie Dawson 
Subject: Adaptive Equipment Fair, Distribute widely (fwd)
I thought this might be of interest to some listers.
Julie Dawson
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"Out of many''''one people."
We give of ourselves to share with each other.
we receive from each other to empower ourselves.
Blessed be the Almighty who blesses His people.
Julie, AKA Magnolia in New York.
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Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 13:15:25 -0400
From: Ann K Parsons 
Reply-To: List blindad/Advertisements for blindness-related products and   
               services 
To: BLINDAD@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
Subject: Adaptive Equipment Fair, Distribute widely
Hi all,
Please distribute the following as widely as possible.  It applies
especially to those of us in the Northeast US, but could be of use to
many.  Please distribute as widely as possible.  Please excuse multiple
postings.
Thank you,
Ann P.
Connections '97 Flyer info:
WHO:
Free and open to the public
WHAT:
        Connections '97:  A Technology and Services Fair for People
                                   With Visual Impairments
WHEN:
        Tuesday, September 16, 1997,  9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
WHERE:
        WXXI Public Broadcasting Center, 280 State Street,
Rochester
DETAILS:
        Adaptive computer equipment, daily living devices and community 
services will be exhibited.  Vision screenings will be available through 
ABVI-Goodwill.  Exhibitors include:
        ABVI-Goodwill Industries
        AICOM Corp.
American Council of the Blind
        Ann Morris Enterprises
        Arkenstone, Inc.
        C-Tech
        Enabling Technologies Co.
        GW Micro Inc.
        Henter-Joyce
        Kraft Foods
        NYS Talking Book and Braille Library
        Rochester Eye & Human Parts Bank
        Rochester Gas & Electric
        TeleSensory
        Voice of the Diabetic
        Voila Technologies
        Xerox Special Products Division
Additional information:
        Connections '97 is co-sponsored by WXXI Reachout Radio and 
ABVI-Goodwill Industries.  WXXI is handicapped accessible and on the RTS Bus 
Route
CONNECTIONS '97:
A Technology and Services Fair
For People with Visual Impairments
A joint project of WXXI Reachout Radio
And ABVI-Goodwill Industries of Greater Rochester
On Tuesday, September 16, 1997, WXXI Reachout Radio and ABVI-Goodwill will 
host the second annual CONNECTIONS fair, bringing together print-handicapped 
individuals with providers of products or services specifically suited to 
their needs.  Adaptive comput
er hardware and software will be the primary focus, with additional displays 
of low vision devices, daily living products and services available in the 
community for people with visual impairments.
Have you ever wished the print on your thermostat was larger, or the numbers 
and letters on your telephone were easier to read?  Do you have trouble 
reading the small numerals on your watch?  Or do you wish that the directions 
for how to prepare that batc
h of brownies were in larger print?
        Connections '97 will show you how to access each of those things 
mentioned above, and so much more!  Whether your vision is simply making life 
more difficult than it used to be, or whether you have no vision at all, 
Connections '97 has something for you.
        Exhibitors from all across the country will be displaying products 
and information for people with visual impairments.  Whether its a set of 
large print playing cards, a talking computer, or a personal reading machine, 
you can see it, touch it, and exper
ience it at Connections '97.
        And if you're unsure about your vision, the Association for the Blind 
and Visually Impaired-Goodwill Inc. will be on site providing vision 
screenings.
        Connections '97 will take place at WXXI, 280 State Street, on 
Tuesday, September 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  This event is free and 
open to anyone who has a visual impairment or knows someone who would benefit 
from any of these services.
        Connections '97:  A Technology and Services Fair for People with 
Visual Impairments...because everyone needs to know...there is hope when 
vision fails.
For more information, contact WXXI Reachout Radio at (716) 258-0333.
Ann K. Parsons
akp@frontiernet.net
Professional Tutor, high school and adults
English/Social Studies
Bard and lover of words
Head Gardener, GrassRoots MOO
"All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost."
J.R.R. Tolkien
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