Press Release

Edmonton

March 23, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (visit link below:)

BUDGET Increases Risk of Abuse and Neglect for Albertans with Developmental Disabilities

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Vision Resource Center North (Edmonton Region)

… in partnership with the Vision Resource Network,

the Canadian National Institute for the Blind-Edmonton Office,

and the Alberta Society for the Visually Impaired-Edmonton District …

Presented on March 7th:

“Building Skills & Communication for Students

Who are Deaf-Blind”

Dr. Linda Mamer

Provincial Consultant for Children Who Are Deaf-Blind

Vancouver, BC

“Dr. Mamer is one of North America’s experts on children who are deaf-blind and those with multiple disabilities. This will be an interesting and engaging workshop for teachers, parents, educational assistants, and other professionals working with these special children.”

"AN EVENING OF COFEE" with Linda Mamer was also included in the event. Watch soon for more highlights