Vision Expo
About the Vision Expo
Our annual Vision Expo showcases the latest products, services, adaptive technologies, and resources currently available or on the horizon. Along with several guest speakers, numerous exhibitors are on hand to demonstrate their offerings.
Event Details
Every October, BSC’s annual Vision Expo showcases the latest products, services, adaptive technologies, and resources currently available to empower the blind and low-vision community. Past vendors have included Access Living, Cane and Able Fitness, Friedman Place, Chicago Lighthouse, Chicago Board of Elections, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Vanda Pharmaceuticals, and many more. A variety of presentations enhance the day with topics ranging from Independent Voting; ADA Compliance Programs with the Chicago Transit Authority; and a Q&A with a licensed Doctor of Optometry. The day opens with a Continental Breakfast and includes a box lunch and a swag bag.
Guest Speakers
Our annual Vision Expo showcases the latest products, services, adaptive technologies, and resources currently available or on the horizon. Along with several guest speakers, numerous exhibitors are on hand to demonstrate their offerings.
Nic Logan and Geneva Morris, Lead Trainers, Chicago Board of Elections
Independent Voting: A Demonstration from the Chicago Board of Elections.
Norbert Rum, Accessibility Specialist, Americaneagle.com
Building Connections: How /r/blind Benefits the Visually Impaired Community and Accessibility.
Ian Essling, Coach – Chicago Blind Hockey
An Introduction to the Chicago Blind Hockey Team.
Sponsors
Our annual Vision Expo showcases the latest products, services, adaptive technologies, and resources currently available or on the horizon. Along with several guest speakers, numerous exhibitors are on hand to demonstrate their offerings.
Chicago Lighthouse
The Chicago Lighthouse serves people who are blind, visually impaired, otherwise disabled and /or Veterans, allowing them to reach the full potential of their lives. Our programs help build knowledge and lifetime skills, expand opportunities for employment and supporting career growth, and discover new approaches for the empowerment of our communities.
Innovative Vision Products
Regain independence with assistive technology.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Your leading resource about Non-24, why it affects the visually impaired and why it causes sleep struggles.