[dbaust] Tomorrow Saturday 28th July 2012 Blind Citizens WA Annual Forum

From: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:01:12 -0700 (PDT)
Tomorrow Saturday 28th July 2012 Blind Citizens WA Annual Forum
Saturday 28 July 20129.15am – 4.30pmAssociation for the Blind of WA, 61 
Kitchener Ave , Victoria ParkCost: $20 per person for the whole day (lunch 
included), or $10 for either the morning or afternoon workshops. 
Have your say, participate in discussions and workshops, enjoy the company of 
peers, and help us to find solutions to the issues that affect you. People who 
are blind or vision impaired, family and friends are all welcome.
Forum Program9.15am - Registration and morning tea.
10am - 12noon - Morning Workshops (Concurrent):· Creative Writing with Mark 
Enston - Hosted by the BCA Women’s Branch
The Women’s Branch is very happy to present a workshop on creative writing with 
guest speaker Mark Enston, author and English Lecturer. Mark will discuss 
starting and completing a story and expound strategies on targeting publishers 
and improving your chances in writing competitions.
Mark is very happy for willing participants to bring along short samples of 
their writing (around 300 words), which may be read out during the workshop for 
analysis. All genres are welcome - try to shock us all! There will be time 
questions and answers. We invite interested people and all writing tragics to 
come along!
OR
· Education and Employment – Challenges and SolutionsEmployment and education 
for people who are blind or vision impaired - the statistics tell an 
uninspiring story. But what can we do – as individuals and as a group - to 
improve our career prospects?
There are more inspiring stories to be told! Our panel of four will share some 
of the challenges and opportunities they have met along the way to securing 
their current jobs. Our panellists will also talk about job satisfaction and 
the benefits of working or studying for people who are blind or vision 
impaired. All workshop participants are welcome to take part in the discussion, 
ask questions, raise concerns and share their own experiences.
Our panel discussion, facilitated by Deanne Ferris, will include -Grace Hoath - 
Technical Support at iiNetScott Hollier-WA Manager Media Access AustraliaPaul 
Crestani - Student Services at Curtin Business SchoolChris Legge – IT 
Professional
12 noon - Lunch
1pm - 1.50pm – Guest Speaker Caroline Rugdee from the Health Consumers’ Council 
( HCC )
2pm – 4pm – Afternoon Workshops (Concurrent Sessions):· Safety and Self-Defence 
with Michael PereiraAssertiveness and basic psychologyDefensive positionCane 
defenceUsing everyday items for self defenceOffensive tactics (strikes)Escapes 
(from various locks, holds and grabs)Ground fightingLong weapon defence (sticks 
etc.)Bladed weapon defenceGun defenceMultiple attacker defenceHome 
defenceQuestion time
Blind Citizens WA would like to thank The Association for the Blind of WA for 
making the building available for our annual forum.
Blind Citizens WA would also like to acknowledge “Corporate Express” for their 
ongoing support. CDs donated by Corporate Express are used by Blind Citizens WA 
to send information in audio format to our members.
OR
· NutrimeticsIn this frantic world of ours we’re always on the lookout for 
something to help us relax.
This workshop is a pamper and relaxation session. Try skin care and basic make 
up products in a relaxed and friendly environment.
@BlindCitizensWA via Twitterhttps://twitter.com/BlindCitizensWA/  Blind 
Citizens WA Facebook Grouphttp://www.facebook.com/groups/BlindCitizensWA/
Blind Citizens WA would like to thank The Association for the Blind of WA for 
making the building available for our annual forum.
Blind Citizens WA would also like to acknowledge “Corporate Express” for their 
ongoing support. CDs donated by Corporate Express are used by Blind Citizens WA 
to send information in audio format to our members..
[dbaust] Tomorrow Saturday 28th July 2012 Blind Citizens WA Annual Forum

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