Sensory Independence Day (Conference/Convention) 
Date: 29th September 2011
Time: 10:00 to 16:00
Venue: Huddersfield Town Hall,
Ramsden Street,
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. HD1 2TA
Event description:
Living with a visual or hearing impairment can be difficult, but with advances in technology and the range of support services available life can be made much more accessible.
To find out about the latest technology and support, come along to the Sensory Independence Day Exhibition on Thursday 29th September at Huddersfield Town Hall. The exhibition is a free event, open to all, and is open from 10 am to 4pm.
There will be a full programme of stalls and demonstrations. National specialist companies will be exhibiting, including The Royal National Institutes for the Blind and Deaf; Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, Dolphin Computer Access and Human Ware. In addition many valuable local services will also be present including the Huddersfield Deaf Centre, the Dewsbury, Batley and District Society for the Blind, Kirklees Library & Information Centres and Pennine Bowling Club for the Visually Impaired.
Visitors will also be able to join in with a range of workshops throughout the day, enabling them to get hands on with some of the equipment on show.
For more information on this event, tel 01484 221955 or email transcription.service@kirklees.gov.uk
Ticket arrangements: Free entry, just turn up.

