Mark your calendars for VRATE 2008!

The 12th Annual Vision Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Expo will be held at the Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W Glenn Drive, Glendale, on Friday November 14th from 9 am to 4 pm. 

VRATE is a unique event that features informative speakers and day-long exhibits that provide expert services or products for people with visual impairments.  This event is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the newest technologies, medical research and helpful resources available to those with visual impairments.

Some Speakers & Topics

• “Recent Advancements in the Treatment of Retinal Diseases”
  Presented By: Sharam Danesh, MD

•  “Recent Scientific Advances for Retinal Degenerative Diseases”
  Presented By: Diane Bovenkamp, Ph.D.

• “Information Access in the Digital Age”
  Presented By: Linda Montgomery, MLS – Arizona Braille and Talking Book Library, Bill Pasco – Sun Sounds of Arizona

• “Coping With Visual Impairment”
  Presented By: Kevin Huff, O.D.

• Low Vision Evaluations
  Presented By: Sarah Welch, O.D.

•  “How to Become a Successful Bioptic Driver”
  Presented By: Janet Menke OTR/L – ViewFinder

• Guide Dog Demonstrations

The main hall will host about fifty exhibitors, including advocacy organizations, non-profits that provide programs and services, vendors of low vision technologies and government services.  We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, please visit the VRATE website at www.vrate.org or call (602) 496-1377