Wiltshire Sight Organise Comprehensive Sight Loss Event

Wiltshire Sight have arranged “Sight Expo 2016” – an all-in-one sight loss event – that encompasses 20 different visual impairment organisations, assistive technology companies and charities supporting those with sight loss. Sight Expo 2016 will take place at Devizes Corn Exchange on Tuesday 6^th September from 10.00am – 2.00pm and all are welcome.

The event will feature demonstrations on a variety of different equipment and technology that support visually impaired people. You will also be able to speak with various other charities and sight loss organisations for information or advice. Sight Advisers from Wiltshire Sight will be available to provide support and discuss their services.

The Expo will provide an opportunity to hear from two guest speakers. A Day in the life of a Consultant at Great Western Hospital will be taking place from 10:30am-11am and Melissa Sansum, Project Co-ordinator at Looking Out For Sight will be discussing sight loss awareness in care homes at 11:30am-12:00pm. Booking forms for the guest speakers are available to download on the Wiltshire Sight website http://www.wiltshiresight.org/sight-expo-2016/ or you can call 01380 723682 for more details.

Leanne Hubbard, Chief Executive at Wiltshire Sight commented:

“We are excited to have so much accessible information on sight loss all in one place. We look forward to supporting as many people as possible with this amazing event.”