The latest in the series of VICS Information and Technology Days will be taking place on Saturday February 27th in the Carlton hotel Galway.

These events are an ideal opportunity for blind and vision impaired individuals to come along and hear about the latest and greatest products and services currently making the headlines in the assistive technology arena.

Some of the biggest product vendors from the UK and Ireland will be on hand to demonstrate their offerings, with accessible equipment such as touchscreen mobile phones, GPS devices, and Computer-based solutions just some of the items which will be on show.

VICS representatives will also be on hand to answer any technology-related queries you may have, or to offer advice and guideance on best-fit solutions.

The event will begin at 11:00AM, and run until 4:30. Attendance is open to all, and is free of charge.

The running order for the day is below.

11:00 Welcome and Introduction - Ciaran Ferry

11:05 Scanning on the go: The KNFB Mobile Reader - Tim Culhane

11:25 Product Showcase from Humanware - Alan Davis

11:45 GPS Navigation with the Kapsys Kapten - Sandy Tomkins

12:05 Product Showcase from Ash Technologies - Frank Lennon

12:20 Free screenreading with System Access - Joan Ann Brosnan

12:35 Product Showcase from Sight and Sound Technology - James Everson

12:55 The iPhone - Rahim Nazarali

1:10 Q&A Session - Open Forum

1:15 Lunch

2:15 Technology Exhibition

For more information, please contact any VICS committee member.