Events and Programs: The Wonderful World of LBPD

Library and Other Services for People with Disabilities

Tuesday, September 23, 2008
9:30am - Noon
Washtenaw County LBPD, Room A
.2 CEUs available

Presented by:
Margaret Wolfe, Washtenaw County Librarian
Lisa Marchione, Teacher, MI Commission for the Blind
Nick Wilcox, LBPD Technical Trainer

Washtenaw County LBPD needs your help to identify and inform local library patrons about the free services that are available to individuals who cannot read normal print due to a physical disability.  We hope you will attend this informative workshop!

Please RSVP by September 19, 2008

Agenda

9:30am - 10:00am
Coffee and Welcome

10:00am - 11:00am
Margaret Wolfe will describe the free library services available through the national network of libraries for the blind and physically handicapped and local services and programs unique to the Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled.

11:00am - 11:30am
Lisa Marchione will talk about services available through the Michigan Commission for the Blind, show the American Foundation for the Blind video What Do You Do When You See a Blind Person, do role playing, and answer questions.

11:30am - Noon
Nick Wilcox will give a demonstration of adaptive technology in the LBPD's Technology Training and Resource Display Area.

Noon
Adjourn
  
 
 
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