FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Jocelyn Hunter
202-454-6422, office, jhunter@clb.org
Blind Awareness Day
Wednesday, October 15th, 2014
WHAT: A collaboration of blindness organizations in DC in conjunction with the DC’s Office of Disability Rights will host a Blind Awareness Day celebration, a community event organized to highlight a national day to recognize persons who are blind and visually impaired who travel independently with the use of long canes.
WHO: Adults who are blind and visually impaired & Invited DC Elected Officials
WHEN: Wednesday, October 15, 2014, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Event Schedule
2:30 p.m. Walk from the Wilson Building located at 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
4:00 p.m. Reception
4:45 p.m. Program to Begin including Mayoral Proclamation
WHERE: 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room G-9
Contact: To coordinate interviews or photo/broadcast opportunities, contact Jocelyn Hunter: 202-454-6422, jhunter@clb.org.