CHICAGO, IL, May 26, 2010
/24-7PressRelease/ -- On Thursday, May 27th, representatives from The Chicago Lighthouse will be at the Friendship Village, 350 West Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60914, to provide the opportunity, for people with low vision and their loved ones, to try out the latest products designed to improve efficiency, ease, and quality of performing daily tasks such as reading, writing, cooking, and even shaving.
This is the third "Low Vision Products Show" that the Lighthouse is hosting at the Friendship Village with previous shows in March and April. Both shows in the past have drawn in a large attendance, displaying a need for such products in the area and a desire of consumers to test the products and receive expert advice.
"The first time, we had a lot of people coming in to check out our items. We were expecting a lower number the second time, but, to our surprise, we had the same, if not more people coming in," said Tom Perski, director of rehabilitation services for the Lighthouse. "Obviously, people are interested; they want to see how these items can improve and empower their independence and day-to-day life," added Perski.
Located in Illinois Medical District, on the near west side of downtown Chicago, Tools for Living has recently undergone a rebranding to coincide with the opening of its unique 1,200 foot facility which is designed specifically to improve the shopping experience of people who are blind or visually impaired.
The "Low Vision Products Show" is a program of Tools for Living in an effort to provide their products and expertise to areas where such service are unavailable. All products presented at the shows are available for purchase. Larger items and technology will be delivered to the customer's home by a Lighthouse representative with training and installation provided free of charge.
Founded in 1906, the Lighthouse is one of the nation's most comprehensive social service agencies. Housed under its roof are the oldest and most prominent low vision clinic in the U.S.; one of the few remaining clock manufacturing facilities in America; a nationally acclaimed school for children who are blind with multi-disabilities; a VA program serving veterans in all 50 states; and a radio station. For further information, please contact us at (312)666-1331.
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