THEME: Uplift!
Explore Services and activities available in Prince Georges County Maryland and surrounding areas!
SPONSORED BY: The National Harbor Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 12
TIME: 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.
WHERE: Colmar Manor Town Hall
3701 Lawrence Street, Colmar Manor, MD 20722 (Just outside of the DC line from Bladensburg Road, Northeast)
FOOD: Light freshments
ADMISSION: Free, but all attendees must pre-register. You can register two ways:
1) Online: brownpapertickets.com/event/4356918
2) Telephone: 1-800-838-3006
During the event, learn about:
• Organizing in your home, office, etc. on a budget
• Reading and writing Braille
• Achieving and maintating healthy eating and lifestyle
• Advocating for yourself
• Riding public transportation
• Getting housing assistance
• Hearing the news online or listening to newspaper ads
• Getting help with accessibility and mobility
• Getting a refurbished computer
Invited Exhibitors Include:
• Bureau of Engraving & Printing
• Board of Elections
•Maryland Department of Family Services Aging and Disabilities
• Rare Patient Voice
• IS3 Foundation (Inspirational 3)
• Veterans' Affairs Blind Services
•The Metropolitan Washington Ear
• Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
• Circle of Rights
• Beltsville Lions Club
• Maryland Raptors
• Torres Foundation
• H.O.P.E.E. Ministries
• Department of Family Services
• Aging and Disabilities Services Division
• And many more!
*(Check post on Brown Paper Tickets for additional Exhibitors)
For more information, contact: Amber Woods, Chairperson at woodsamber83@gmail.com or 301-978-6686.
Note: Please support our Annual Hygiene Kit Project benefiting persons experiencing homelessness by donating toiletries (e.g., toothpaste, toothbrushes, alcohol-free mouthwash, soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant) or personal items, such as hair grooming items, washcloths, socks in child and adult sizes. Boxes will be available on-site for your donation.
Invite your friends and family. Thank You!
Here is a flier to help you spread the word.
Remember, blindness does not hold you back in Prince George’s County!