The Fun Times at Sight Village 2009

Each year, QAC hosts Sight Village in Birmingham, England. This is one of the premier events in Europe for the blind, visually impaired, and the people who work with them. The event features vendors from around the world showcasing products and services important to this population. This year's new venue at the New Bingley Hall provided more space for exhibitors and brought in a larger group of attendees.

This year's ViewPlus team included Kayleen Hagen, Jeff Gardner, Emily Axelsson, Alex Axelsson, and Dorine in 't Veld. Some highlights for the team this year included: showing teachers and other professionals how easy it is to use IVEO Hands-on-Learning System, showing how high-resolution tactile graphics can be brought to life for the blind with the Tiger embossers, reconnecting with customers, and handing out our signature stuffed baby tigers.

As a co-sponsor of the conference, ViewPlus helps vendors have fun. The exhibitor reception and infamous Sight Village party are great ways for members of the assistive technology industry to get to know each other and spend time together. This year the party was Hawaiian themed, complete with leis, island decorations, and of course plenty of stickers!

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