For the first time Sight Village, an exhibition which takes place every year in Queen Alexandra College, Birmingham, is coming to Cork and Dublin.

Suppliers of assistive technology and low vision aids as well as low tech aids for independent living will exhibit and information on services for people with impaired vision in Ireland will be available.

The Cork exhibition will be held on the 11th and 12th of May at the Oriel Hotel, Ballincollig between 10am and 4pm.

The Dublin exhibition will take place on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th of May, in the Burlington Hotel, 10am to 4pm.

For current users of assistive technology and magnification aids there may be something new and interesting and for those who are not so familiar with what’s out there, it’s a good opportunity to see what is available.

NOTE: Sighted guides will be available to assist people at both venues.

Getting to Sight Village:

Cork

For those who can make their way to Cork, train or bus station transport to the exhibition can be arranged by phoning Mary on 086 8546744. Those travelling from Kerry who wish to avail of transport should call Neil on 086 8180554 to make arrangements.

Dublin

A limited number of bus transfers from Heuston, Connolly and Busaras will be arranged on Saturday, May 15th to bring people to the Burlington Hotel. Those wishing to book a seat on the bus should contact Oona on 01 8307033 to make arrangements.

Anyone requiring assistance on the train or from the train to a taxi, should contact Iarnrod Eireann, Customer Service Dept. 01 7033504, in advance of travel.

For further information on exhibitors visit www.visionweek.ie