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Seminar on identification devices

I didn't post this to any of the HPS groups etc. Most people with albinism can see well enough to match clothing or see money. I do have some blog readers, however, who are blind but who don't have HPS. So, this is for you guys! It's in the New York City area.

SAVE THE DATE
Friday, January 22, 2010

The Computer Center for Visually Impaired People (CCVIP) at
Baruch College Invites You to a
Technology Demonstration on

Identification Devices

Time: 1:00-3:00pm

Where: Baruch College , 151 East 25th Street (between Lexington and 3rd Avenues, on the North side of 25th Street ), Room 1220

What: Have you ever wondered what color that shirt you were holding was? Is that a can of tomato soup or garbanzo beans? Is that a five dollar bill or a single? Join us as we look at the devices that have been designed to assist you in identifying these items and more. We will be looking at the ID Mate, the Colorino Color identifier, the Money Talks money identifier and labeling systems like the VoxCom and Pen Friend.

Admission: Free

Reservations: Call 646-312-1420

We look forward to kicking off the New Year with you at our first Technology Demonstration of 2010. And, due to popular demand we have scheduled this event in the early afternoon.

If you are unable to join us in person, watch it on the web at the
address below:

www.baruch.cuny.edu/ccvip-live-event

Also mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 7:00-9:00pm. We will be presenting a demonstration on devices that help you read printed material. We will have desktop as well as hand held devices on hand, including the KNFB Reader and the Intel Reader, and will look at the features each has to offer.
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