caneThis event, cosponsored by the Michigan Commission for the Blind and Washtenaw Community College, will feature a variety of Michigan exhibitors who will demonstrate and discuss the latest products and services for the blind and visually impaired. Magnifiers, support services for the blind, electronic readers, Braille devices, library services, CCTVs, leader dogs, and transportation services are just a few of the many outstanding services and products that will be on display on May 12, 10AM to 4PM at Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor. VISIONS is funded in part by the Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library.

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For AADL card holders who are also active patrons of the Washtenaw Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled (WLBPD), we are now able to mail Large Print books to your home! After signing up for this service, you will be able to request Large Print books online, by phone, or at any AADL service desk. The books will be mailed in reusable bags using USPS Free Matter for the Blind services and may be returned the same way. For more information about this new service, call 734-327-4224 or contact us at www.aadl.org/contactus (choose WLBPD as the comment type). We look forward to hearing from you!

Blind Man's Bluff

Tune in to KPFA radio's free speech program Pushing Limits on April 16th for the play "Blind Man's Bluff", the autobiographical story of Geri Taeckens. She shares her experiences about growing up losing vision, how challenges, love & friendship lead to understanding differences & acceptance. We also have a couple of her books in our collection. Check them out!

health fair

This Saturday, March 27 from 11:00 am-4:00 pm, come to the Ann Arbor Community Center where you can have your Blood Pressure checked; massages; a raffle and other Health Related screenings. Interested in dieting as a family? Check out the F.A.S.T. diet from AADL. And if you can, take the stairs!

Join The MSU Extension at The Hope Center for a weekly parenting session for single parents. Sessions are EVERY Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and are free . Come to six sessions and receive a certificate of completion. Registration is requested. Oh, and AADL has a large collection of parenting books and there's plenty to peruse on the Parenting Shelf in the youth Department, too.

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work

The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living continues their career development workshop series with Unspoken Rules of Work. Land the job & survive the first 90 days! A lot goes on in the workplace. Workplace culture and dynamics are tricky to navigate, and the “unspoken rules of work” can make or break you. In this workshop, learn what it takes to get ahead and stay ahead, so that you can be your most successful self! This is a 2-Part workshop on Monday, Februrary 8 & Wednesday, Februrary 10 at 10 am to 12 pm each day. To register, email Julia Plaggemeyer at jplaggemeyer@aacil.org or call 734-971-0277, ext. 21.

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The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living is holding weekly Job Talk Career Development Workshops every Thursday, starting January 14, from 10 am to 12 pm. Join others currently searching for jobs to discuss the challenges of unemployment, get new ideas to help you on your way, and get news, tips, and networking skills to help you land a job. Come support and be supported! To sign-up, contact Julia@aacil.org or (734) 971-0277 ext. 21.

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The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living is holding a two-part Resume and Cover Letter Career Development Workshop on Monday, January 11 and Wednesday, January 13 from 10am to 12pm each day. In these workshops, you'll learn how to effectively tell an employer you can do the job, understand what employers look for, and make your resume look professional and polished. To register, contact julia@aacil.org or call (734) 971-0277 ext. 21.

caregiver

On Sunday, January 10, from 11:00am - 12:30pm at the Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Services will continue their "Caregiver Conversations" group, a monthly drop-in educational and support group for adult children in a variety of caregiving roles for their aging parents. This conversation is titled "Caring for a Loved One with Dementia." The group holds a potluck brunch at the meeting. RSVP to Abbie at 769-0209 or abbie@jfsannarbor.org.

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With all that's going on in our economy, it can be hard for families to afford feeding their pet. The Humane Society of Huron Valley has a program that helps to supplement one's supply of pet food called Bountiful Bowls. The Humane Society relies on donations of quality pet food for this program. The winter holidays are often a time that people like to organize food drives. Have you ever considered a pet food drive? Look at their wish list for more information!