The Queen Alexandra College (QAC), Birmingham is holding it's Sight Village event from today (July 13) til 15 July 2010 at New Bingley Hall, Hockley Circus in Birmingham. Exhibitors and major sponsors from around the globe will showcase new technology at the exhibition, which can aid the blind and visually impaired.
Visitors can see how mobile phones can be transformed into text magnifying CCTV devices or experience handling guide dogs. Affordable gadgets to improve accessibilty, from magnifiers, computer software and audio devices will be on show and give users the chance to compare and contrast and work out which products can fit with their personal lifestyle and disability.
The QAC are a national charity, specialising in training and education for the blind and visually impaired. They hold regular Sight Village exhibitions in England, Scotland and Ireland.
For more information click here to find out about future events, including the next Sight Village in London on 2 and 3 November 2010.
Tuesday 13 July 2010
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Wish I lived closer -- Chicago is a long way from Birmingham! I will keep track of your blog posts on the event, though -- I am blind and keep a blog, too, which you can check out here:
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Enjoy the conference --