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his month, on October 15th, the Vinton Police Department is partnering with Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) for a fun and educating community event celebrating independence, accessibility, and safety for blind and visually impaired individuals..About DBVI:
The Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired provides valuable resources and services to individuals living with blindness, vision impairments, and hearing impairments.
This event is open to everyone—whether you are blind, have low vision, or simply want to learn more about vision resources. DBVI provides services to individuals who are blind, deaf, or have other vision impairments caused by, but not limited to: Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Stroke, Trauma, etc.
LIVE MUSIC will be provided – featuring Dennis Helms, who is a blind musician and Myke Caldwell, who is a Lieutenant with the Vinton Police Department.
FREE LUNCH to include hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be provided by the Vinton Police Department.
🎉 Event Activities & Highlights:
1. Magnification Station
Come try out quality magnifiers and digital magnification equipment.
2. Adaptation Station
Explore tools and techniques to help you be more independent in your home.
3. Resource Roundup
Stop by for more information about vision resources and giveaways.
4. Braille Trail
Learn more about Braille and take home a souvenir.
5. Cane Code – Know the Law
Learn more about the Code of Virginia’s laws regarding White Canes.
6. Sweet Spot
Get a free chocolate covered pretzel cane.
7. Sight & Sound
Law Enforcement and Blind Musician pair to bring live music!
8. Cane Course
Under the guidance of an O&M, test out your skills using a white cane to navigate a course.
9. Cops & Dogs
The Vinton Police Department will be serving up tasty bites and community smiles!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Vinton Charles R. Hill Community Center, 820 Washington Ave, Vinton, VA 24179-2148, United States
