The Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), located at 1839 Frankfort Avenue, will host “Reclaiming the Dream: The Story of Rehabilitation for Blinded Veterans” on Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. The event will include a brief history of Mobility and Orientation by Dr. Richard Welsh, a screening of The Long Cane, a sharing of personal stories by graduates of V.A. operated rehabilitation centers, and the unveiling of a unique collection of obstacle detectors and laser canes from the museum’s AER Mobility & Orientation Division/Bledsoe Archives. Program participants will meet professionals who were pioneers in the development of special services available to blinded veterans, hear some of the personal experiences of veterans who have taken part in the programs, and see early examples of electronic travel aids, now part of the museum’s collection and unveiled for public viewing for the first time, on November 15. The program is free, but space is limited. Call (502) 899-2365 by November 13 to register.
Contact Information
- The Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
- 1839 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
- (502) 899-2365
Event Time
- Friday, November 14, 2008
- 7:00 PM
Price
- FREE