Press Release
For Immediate Release
October 25, 2010
Vision Midwest Conference – New Madison Blind and Low Vision Conference Gets Rave Reviews From Attendees
Successful Weekend Conference of Educational, Sports and Leisure Presentations/Activities
Madison, October 25, 2010 – The Vision Midwest Conference, a new blind and low vision conference at the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison October 22-24, finished its over 120 presentations to rave reviews from consumer and professional attendees calling it “the best conference we’ve ever attended” and a “unique” conference that’s a “breath of fresh air.” The conference featured almost 100 presenters in educational sessions from adaptive cell phones and sensory gardening to stem cell research and dog guide etiquette in the workplace; sports from blind bowling to yoga with the Visually Impaired Yoga Mat; and leisure presentations including tactile tours at the Chazen Art Museum and a presentation on home brewing techniques for the visually impaired. Presenters came from throughout the U.S. (representing 16 states and Washington, D.C.), from Canada and from New Zealand.
The conference Exhibitor Hall featured 32 booths with vendors for adaptive sports and sports equipment, assistive technology, braille printing/publishing, diabetes care, dog guides, electronic reading devices, low vision devices, medical eye care and research, professional associations and more.
About 12 State Inc.
12 State Inc. is a Madison, WI-based nonprofit organization holding an annual blind and low vision conference, the Vision Midwest Conference. 12 State seeks to advance educational opportunities and accessibility in all phases of life for blind and low vision individuals, and provide for greater public awareness of blind and low vision issues.
12 State Inc.
5818 Driftwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53705
Email: VisionMidwest@gmail.com
Web: www.VisionMidwest.org
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Vision Midwest Conference – New Madison Blind and Low Vision Conference Gets Rave Reviews From Attendees
Press Release
For Immediate Release
October 25, 2010
Vision Midwest Conference – New Madison Blind and Low Vision Conference Gets Rave Reviews From Attendees
Successful Weekend Conference of Educational, Sports and Leisure Presentations/Activities
Madison, October 25, 2010 – The Vision Midwest Conference, a new blind and low vision conference at the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison October 22-24, finished its over 120 presentations to rave reviews from consumer and professional attendees calling it “the best conference we’ve ever attended” and a “unique” conference that’s a “breath of fresh air.” The conference featured almost 100 presenters in educational sessions from adaptive cell phones and sensory gardening to stem cell research and dog guide etiquette in the workplace; sports from blind bowling to yoga with the Visually Impaired Yoga Mat; and leisure presentations including tactile tours at the Chazen Art Museum and a presentation on home brewing techniques for the visually impaired. Presenters came from throughout the U.S. (representing 16 states and Washington, D.C.), from Canada and from New Zealand.
The conference Exhibitor Hall featured 32 booths with vendors for adaptive sports and sports equipment, assistive technology, braille printing/publishing, diabetes care, dog guides, electronic reading devices, low vision devices, medical eye care and research, professional associations and more.
About 12 State Inc.
12 State Inc. is a Madison, WI-based nonprofit organization holding an annual blind and low vision conference, the Vision Midwest Conference. 12 State seeks to advance educational opportunities and accessibility in all phases of life for blind and low vision individuals, and provide for greater public awareness of blind and low vision issues.
12 State Inc.
5818 Driftwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53705
Email: VisionMidwest@gmail.com
Web: www.VisionMidwest.org
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