People With Vision Loss, Loved Ones Invited to Resource Fair
Outlook Nebraska (outlooknebraska.org/resourcefair), a nonprofit organization that empowers anyone in the community facing vision loss, is hosting the Visually Impaired Community Resource Fair on Saturday, April 29 in the Von Maur Court at the Westroads Mall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Outlook Nebraska encourages people experiencing vision loss or who know someone who is experiencing vision loss to attend.
Attendees will find:
- People who understand what it is like to have vision loss.
- Tools that will help you at home and on the job such as computer screen readers, magnifying devices, and apps to help you read restaurant menus.
- People who help with job training, placement and transportation.
- Resources for parents.
“This event will benefit both individuals with vision loss and and their loved ones,” said Lisa Kelly, director of enrichment programs at Outlook Nebraska. “We’re helping connect family members and friends of those faced with vision loss to those who provide essential resources. We want to help facilitate that process.”
To learn more about the 2017 Visually Impaired Community Resource Fair, visit outlooknebraska.org/resourcefair.