20221028-4 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention

20221028-4 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-4 Current Look at Accessible GPS and Way finding Resources. WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM! Current Look at Accessible GPS and Way finding Resources. This presentation featured a discussion covering what we believe to be some of the best resources for the blind traveler. Facilitator- Frank Cuta Panelists: o Frank Cuta, Retired Engineer o Deb Cook, ACB 1st Vice President o Jeff Bishop, Product Manager, Microsoft o Jessica Hipp, Chief Operating Officer, Wayaround Senior Vision Loss Participants learned about how the Independent Living (IL) Program can help adults feel more independent and confident in their homes and communities! This presentation about the Department of Services for the Blind IL Program, for adults who aren’t working or who aren’t interested in going back to work, introduced what the program offers, how services are delivered around the state, and who the IL program’s clients are. Facilitator: Beth Greenberg Presenter: Kim Canaan, Independent Living Program Manager, Blind Services Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co