The Michigan Commission for the Blind (MCB) and the Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled are co-sponsoring VISIONS 2008--believed to be Michigan's largest vendor fair of technology for people who are blind or visually impaired--on Wednesday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, in Ann Arbor.

VISIONS 2008 will feature more than 50 exhibitors and their products and services, including the latest technology as well as more traditional products and services. Participants will have the opportunity for "hands on" product demonstrations and conversations with vendors.  Dr. David Zacks from Kellogg Eye Center will speak at 11 a.m. on "What's New in Eye Therapy," and his presentation will be audio streamed live on the libary's website at http://LBPD.eWashtenaw.org. Sighted assistants will be available throughout the day. Snacks, beverages, and sandwiches will be available for purchase from Michigan Commission for the Blind Business Enterprise Program vendors, and the menu is online in Microsoft Word and PDF formats. Parking and admission are free of charge, and the event is open to the public.

The first VISIONS fair was sponsored in 2000 by the Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled.  VISIONS 2002, VISIONS 2004, and VISIONS 2006 were co-sponsored by the Michigan Commission for the Blind and the Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled, and more than 1,200 people attended VISIONS 2006.

For more information, contact Margaret Wolfe, Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled , at 734-973-4350 or 888-460-0680.