Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired -

GDABVI Announcement

For Immediate Release - September 24, 2007

GDABVI OFFERS FREE INSTRUCTION ON VOTING FOR THOSE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

What:

Accessible voter training

Open to:

Individuals with blindness, visual impairments or other disabilities, their family and friends, professionals in the field and poll workers.

When:

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 from 2 – 6 p.m.

Where:

Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired
16625 Grand River Avenue (between Greenfield and Southfield)
Detroit, MI 48227 – (313) 272-3900

Contact:

Robert Boyle, 313-272-3900,

September 24, 2007- The Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) will offer training to assist voters with visual impairments in exercising one of their most fundamental rights at this free, open house training session.

Gail Kundinger of Electronic Systems and Software will be on hand to instruct attendees on how to mark their ballot without second-party assistance, reducing the risk of error or abuse and promoting greater independence in those who are blind and visually impaired.

“It is important that voters with low vision or no vision are able to exercise this important constitutional right in the same manner as those with sight,” says GDABVI President & CEO Gail McEntee. “This instruction has great relevance as we approach the November 6 election.”

The demonstration is free, however due to space limitations, reservations, especially for groups, would be appreciated at (313) 272-3900. Please call for additional information.

The Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) provides quality, innovative services that increase self-reliance, productivity and dignity for persons who are blind or visually impaired. A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, GDABVI is a United Way partner agency accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving the Blind and Visually Handicapped.