Low Vision Fair Marion County Senior Center

Posted July 22, 2021 by Mandy Smith in

RCIL will be hosting a low vision fair at the Marion County Senior Center on July 28th starting at 12:30pm. RCIL’s Mandy Smith, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, along with Audio-Reader and Kansas Talking Books will be speaking about their free services and options for people with vison loss. Along with presentations,equipment will be presented and demonstrated for persons to try. Marion Senior Center is located at 309 Third Marion, KS. Any questions, contact Mandy Smith (785) 528-3105.

Presentation and Equipment Demonstration by iKan-RCIL, Kansas Talking Books, and Audio-Reader – July 28th 12:30-2:30pm at Marion County Senior Center

Mandy Smith

Mandy has worked at RCIL since June of 2009. She is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and provides services in 32 counties to individuals who are blind or have low vision and are 55 years and older.

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