Access For Sight Impaired Consumers

Maple Ridge Lions Club hosting a Vision Impaired Resources Open House

Are you visually impaired? Or do you know someone who is?

Come to the Vision Impaired Resources Open House
Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre
12150 224th Street
Maple Ridge, BC
Saturday March 10, 2012; 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

Free admission with no pre-registration required
Discover what's here for you - Learn what services, equipment, recreation and education opportunities are available through the following organizations who will have representatives attending:

CNIB: Services and Shop CNIB - skills, services and equipment for the vision impaired
Canadian Federation of the Blind: Public education to improve social and employment opportunities
Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians: Promoting awareness for equal access to benefits and opportunities
Ridge Meadows Visually Impaired Club: Social and entertainment activities
Canadian Council of the Blind: Guidance, education, resources, public awareness: social, recreation
BC Guide Dog Services: Assist with mobility and independence
Training Group: Sskills training for people with special needs
Able Tech: Help see what you’ve been missing
Clarity Canada: video magnification cameras
BC Blind Sports: Participate in a healthy, active lifestyle through physical activities
Blind and Vision Impaired Curling: Have fun and no experience necessary
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Parks and Recreation Services: Enjoy recreational and fitness activities
Maple Ridge Municipal Advisory Committee: Explore accessibility issues
Soft Feet: In the home foot care
Meals on Wheels: Receive hot, nutritious meals 5 days a week
CASI: Seniors Outreach and Home Support - live independently and healthily in your own home
Pacific Eye Doctors: Provide eye care and supplements for eye care
Fraser Health Lifeline: Help at the push of a button
MVT Canada Bus Inc. (HandyDART): Accessibility and scheduling for your transportation needs

Sponsored by The Maple Ridge Lions Club
For more details, contact the Maple Ridge Lions Club via e-mail or call Brian Hetherington at 604 467 2696

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