Calendar of Events

Progress in Sight VIII: Macular Degeneration Symposium
Wed October 06 2010
08:00 AM
Location: Aliant Energy Center - Madison, WI
Progress In Sight VIII -- A look at the latest treatments and advanced in macular degeneration.

Presented by University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, UW Health Eye Clinics and Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired

Wednesday October 6, 2010.

8:30am - 3:00pm

Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI

Offered free to the public. Advanced Registration Required.

MAIN PROGRAM

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the latest advances in, and treatments for, macular degeneration. Presented by the University of Wisconsin Ophthalmology and Visual Science and the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Ophthalmologists from the University of Wisconsin and UW Health Eye Clinics and an expert panel of speakers will discuss important issues, skills and solutions for those facing vision loss due to macular degeneration.

NEW - BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Two breakout sessions will be offered for caregivers and family members to provide support and ideas for caring for people with low vision.

EXHIBITS


Visit the exhibits for the latest in video magnifiers, computer aids and other resources to help you cope with and manage progressive cision loss.

Don't miss the Council's own Sharper Vision Store!

REGISTRATION

Admission is free but we request that you pre-register to reserver your seat for the Progress in Sight VIII symposium. You can register on-line here or call toll-free 800-783-5213

Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 28, 2010, or when seating capacity is reached (seating is limited to the first 1000 persons).

PARKING

Parking in the Alliant Energy Center parking area is Free

LUNCH / CONCESSIONS

Box lunches will be available for $9.00 (reserve your lunch when you register. Pay for the lunch when you pick it up), and the Alliant Energy Concession Stands will also will be open.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit uwhealth.org or www.wcblind.org to read more about macular degeneration and vision rehabilitation and see a full program.
Council Annual Meeting/Scholarships and Awards Luncheon
Sat November 13 2010
12:00 AM
Location: Milwaukee, WI