Low Vision Fair Coming Soon!

Posted September 16, 2011 by Mandy Smith in , ,

Do you have questions about low vision? Have you noticed you don’t see like you used to? Have you been diagnosed with low vision and want to see what’s out there to help?

Come to our low vision fair to hear Dr. David Nelson explain low vision and low vision exams, find out what assistive technology is available and learn what services are available in your own home.

The Low Vision Fair will be held on Wednesday September 21 from 1:00pm-5:00pm at the Resource Center for Independent Living office in Topeka. 519 SW 37th Topeka, Ks 66611.

If you have questions please contact Mandy Smith by phone at 785-528-3105.

The Low Vision Fair is brought to you by Dr. David Nelson, OD, Assistive Technology for Kansans, ikan, and RCIL.

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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