Organized by Hope Vision Foundation
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Event
2023 Olympia Vision Fair
Saturday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
In Person
Enjoy a day filled with local resources, friends and community. Explore and register with low vision and blind service providers, care giver support, transportation services and more! Meet others in the Olympia area with vision loss. Learn from expert speakers and peers. Located at the Norman Worthington Conference Center at Saint Martin's University. 930 to 1000 - Check in 1000 - Welcome remarks - Dr. Seefeldt 1015 - Senior Services for South Sound - Martha Worcester 1030 - Low Vision Optometrist, a part of your team - Dr. Escalante 1100 - Innovations in Assistive Technology - Vision Matters 1130 - Break - Coffee & Tea 1200 - "Seeing the Unseen: A Conversation on Mental Health & Vision Loss" Jenelle Landgraf, MSW, LICSW & Joy Thomas, M. Ed. 1230 - Accessing resources - Tyler Kaye 1300 - Break and Vendor Presentations 1400 - Julie Harlow (deaf&blind) and Linda Wilder (blind) share their journeys to success 1430 - Binocular vision dysfunction - Dr. Moller 1500 - Small group break outs Orientation and Mobility - David Rumer Labeling - Linda Wilder Adaptive Technology - Suzanne Anthony Break - snacks and refreshments 1530 - Resource tables and refreshments time 1600 - Conclusion - Dr. Seefeldt Thank you to our sponsors! Olympia Lions Club, Clarus and First Citizens bank
Story
Are you or a loved one experiencing vision loss? Vision impairment can lead to fear, falls, frustration and isolation.
At Hope Vision Foundation we get it. Our team is comprised of people who are experiencing blindness and low vision and experts in eye care and vision rehabilitation. We want to share the day with you.
Share stories, skills, successes and resources. Special resources for caregivers and family.
Don't miss this opportunity to have access to all the vital services that are available to you in one place.
Don't waste days or years trying to find all of the services and get registered. Just come to the Vision Fair!
