Save the Date: VISIONS 3rd Annual Employment and Technology Institute

Announcing an event of interest to Andrew Heiskell Library users:

“Owning Your Future”
VISIONS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
3rd Annual Employment and Technology Institute

7-Day Conference
Wednesday, July 22 - Tuesday, July 28, 2009
or
Intensive Technology Weekend
Friday, July 24 - Sunday, July 26, 2009

This opportunity for adults (18+ years of age) who are blind or visually impaired, offers workshops and seminars by professionals, a Technology Expo with hands-on demos of the latest in assistive technology, and an opportunity to relax and reflect at VISIONS Vacation Camp for the Blind (VISIONS VCB).

VISIONS VCB is a 35-acre residential rehabilitation and training center in Rockland County, which features a private lake, a ramped, heated swimming pool, self-guided nature trail, library, recreation lounges, wireless internet connection and an adaptive computer center.

Seminar topics include:

• Benefits: “Does It Pay to Work?”
• The Economy: “Getting More Bang for Your Buck”
• Advocacy: “Stand Up and Be Counted”
• Social Networking: “Profit by Connections”
• Career Growth: “Investing in Yourself”
• Technology: “A Wealth of Options”
  
  What is the cost?
  The suggested minimum contribution (which includes lodging, meals and transportation) is $75.00 for 7-day Institute and $50.00 for Technology Weekend.
  
  How Do I get there?
  Roundtrip bus transportation will be provided from Visions at Selis Manor at 135 West 23rd Street, to VISIONS VCB and back.
  
  Online Registration Form:
  http://www.esight.org/forward.cfm?pid=317
  
  For more information:
  Call Blindline at 888-625-1616 or email institute@visionsvcb.org
  
  Visions Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is not affiliated with the Andrew Heiskell Library, and information on this conference is provided solely as a service to our community. Please contact VISIONS for more information.