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Chapter President Jack Wilson and
the FFB-Atlanta Chapter Board
are pleased to announce the
Next Quarterly Meeting of the FFB-Atlanta Chapter
Dealing with Low Vision in the Workplace
The FFB-Atlanta Chapter is hosting a free session entitled "Dealing with
Low Vision in the Workplace". Join us for a panel discussion of resources
and solutions available to deal with issues at work or in seeking
employment. Our panel will consist of:
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William Miles, Labor & Employment
Attorney with Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will give a short summary of the ADA laws,
share his perspective on how employers he represents look at dealing with
issues with employees with disabilities and general advice he has learned
from various cases.
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John Rempel, Assistive Technology
Specialist for the Center for the Visually Impaired will address the needs
of the low vision population as it pertains to accessing both hard copy and
electronic materials in the workplace. He will generalize about available
hardware & software technology that can provide a means for clients to
become more productive or remain productive at the workplace.
Each panelist will give us a 10-15
minute overview and we will open up the meeting to questions and answers
for 45 minutes. This meeting will be recorded, so those of you that cannot
attend may request a copy. There will also be an update at the end of the
meeting by our Atlanta Chapter President Jack Wilson on developments in
research and the upcoming symposium in March. Jim Vacheenas and Rhonda
Timko will be coordinating the meeting. Call or email Jim if you have any
questions.
Please arrive early to register and
enjoy some refreshments. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00.
Best regards,
Jim Vacheenas
Board Member and Support Group Leader
Foundation Fighting Blindness, Atlanta Chapter
jvacheenas@comcast.net
770-491-1629 Office
678-333-7471 Mobile
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DATE: Saturday, January 26, 2008
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Piedmont Hospital - Rich Auditorium
1968 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA
Register for this program by contacting Chris Stetkiewicz at the Foundation
Fighting Blindness Southern Regional Office at (919) 781-8014 or email
cstetkiewicz@fightblindness.org. Registration confirmation will be sent to
you including parking information (free parking is available).
Please share this message with friends and family who might be interested
in retinal disease research or in helping the Foundation Fighting
Blindness. There is no cost for the program; however, donations will be
gratefully accepted.
Thank you!
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March, 2008
Presenter
TBD
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