Post by Ms. Kathy on Oct 11, 2005 16:45:37 GMT -6
BLIND CHARITY TO HOLD CONFERENCE
By Ben Padley, Community Newswire
Source: services.press.net/pressnet/communitynewswire/index.jsp?story_id=1243548&setStyle=mlStory&returnStyle=heading.cnw
SOCIAL Conference West Midlands, 7/10/2005, 2:40pm
A Birmingham charity that helps people who are blind or suffer from sight impairment has today announced it will be holding a major conference for opticians and optometrists concentrating on issues around motoring and legislation affecting driving.
Birmingham Focus on Blindness (BFB) will be giving professionals up-to-date information and skills to answer all questions related to driving and sight.
The conference will be held on Sunday, November 27, at the Beeches Conference Centre in Bournville and will cover a range of topics with lecturers and professionals.
Subjects covered will include legislative developments from the DVLA, the loss of independence as a result of people having to give up their licence, dispensing for drivers, suitable tints and visual field problems. Delegates will also be able to experience a blind driving challenge.
The cost of the conference is £100 which includes lecture materials, lunch and refreshments. For those wishing to stay overnight, room rates are £50 per night, including breakfast.
For further information contact the Low Vision Centre on 0121 478 5252 or email info@birminghamfocus.org.uk
By Ben Padley, Community Newswire
Source: services.press.net/pressnet/communitynewswire/index.jsp?story_id=1243548&setStyle=mlStory&returnStyle=heading.cnw
SOCIAL Conference West Midlands, 7/10/2005, 2:40pm
A Birmingham charity that helps people who are blind or suffer from sight impairment has today announced it will be holding a major conference for opticians and optometrists concentrating on issues around motoring and legislation affecting driving.
Birmingham Focus on Blindness (BFB) will be giving professionals up-to-date information and skills to answer all questions related to driving and sight.
The conference will be held on Sunday, November 27, at the Beeches Conference Centre in Bournville and will cover a range of topics with lecturers and professionals.
Subjects covered will include legislative developments from the DVLA, the loss of independence as a result of people having to give up their licence, dispensing for drivers, suitable tints and visual field problems. Delegates will also be able to experience a blind driving challenge.
The cost of the conference is £100 which includes lecture materials, lunch and refreshments. For those wishing to stay overnight, room rates are £50 per night, including breakfast.
For further information contact the Low Vision Centre on 0121 478 5252 or email info@birminghamfocus.org.uk