[Blindtlk] Fwd: PRESS RELEASE: OcuSource Announces Virtual Conference for Vision Impairment Industry

[David Andrews]

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>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
>OcuSource Announces Virtual Conference for Vision Impairment 
>Industry: Brings Presentations, Services & Products to Blind 
>Consumers Desktops
>
>Fullerton, CA - January 16, 2008
>
>Low vision and blindness portal, OcuSource.com, announces the 
>OcuSource EXPO 2008, a year-long virtual conference for the visual 
>impairment industry. Through the integration of accessible 
>web-conferencing, visitors to this online event can participate in 
>interactive online presentations, visit exhibit "booths," and even 
>attend online entertainment events, all from any sound-enabled 
>computer with access to the internet.  Hosted by the virtual 
>tradeshow system from LetsGoExpo.com, the resource will offer a 
>series of monthly events throughout the coming 12 months, kicking 
>off March 26, 2008 at 
>http://ocusource.com/main.cfm?page=vision&topic=osexpo , and can 
>also be found via the LetsGoExpo calendar of events: http://letsgoexpo.com.
>
>"The OcuSource EXPO fulfils many needs of the vision impairment 
>industry" states Dr. Lou Lipschultz, founder of OcuSource.com. "The 
>key here is that there are around 14 million individuals in the 
>United States with some form of vision loss. Yet, we estimate that 
>less than a total of 10,000 visually impaired persons attend the 
>five major vision impairment tradeshows in U.S. There is obviously a 
>significant access issue here," stated Lipschultz, a low vision 
>specialist and former executive of one of the manufacturers of 
>technology for the visually impaired.  "Lack of awareness, 
>transportation, and financial constraints contribute to poor 
>attendance by both consumers and professionals. OcuSource is now 
>bringing the conference to attendees around the world, and we're 
>doing it all through an interactive online venue designed 
>specifically for low vision and blind users."
>
>The "virtual conference center" is provided by sister company, 
>LetsGoExpo, and is constructed to seamlessly work with software 
>called a screenreader such as Jaws or WindowEyes.  Users easily 
>navigate through "presentation halls" and "exhibit halls" allowing 
>the visitor to find his or her way to the topic of 
>interest.  Presentation halls are organized by topic including 
>macular degeneration, education and employment resources.  Exhibit 
>halls are filled with "booths" staffed by manufacturers, vendors, 
>agencies, organizations, and other entities eager to share 
>information about their services and products. Attendees can also 
>speak directly to booth representatives over the internet via the 
>integrated web conferencing tool from venture partner Talking 
>Communities, which allows the exhibitor to show PowerPoint and video 
>presentations from within their booth.
>
>Visitors who are unable to attend the live portion of the conference 
>can still experience all the benefits around the clock through 
>archived streamed videos of the presentations which will be 
>available for 12 months after the live presentation.
>
>"Our greatest challenge is getting the word out around the world of 
>this valuable resource.  We're hoping that as the year progresses, a 
>network of low vision, blindness and senior oriented sites will 
>share the availability of this valuable resource with their 
>visitors" describes Lipschultz. The management team is now accepting 
>applications for exhibitors, presentations, and sponsors.
>
>About OcuSource
>California based OcuSource.com, LLC  (www.ocusource.com) , an 
>internet portal dedicated to assisting the low vision and blindness 
>industry with essential search tools and resources for consumers and 
>professionals. OcuSource provides multiple databases of products, 
>vendors, doctors and therapists, along with a customized auction 
>system. The privately held company was founded in 2003, and is 
>headquartered in Fullerton, California.
>
>About Talking Communities
>Michigan based Talking Communities (www.talkingcommunities.com) 
>creates interactive synchronous web conferencing tools which provide 
>customers numerous capabilities at a very affordable rate. Live 
>voice-over-internet conference rooms are suitable for public or 
>private business meetings, employee training and support, family 
>get-togethers, educational purposes, public and private interactive 
>events, live broadcasts, and web presentations.
>
>About LetsGoExpo
>California based LetsGoExpo, Inc. is a web development firm, and is 
>owner of (www.letsgoexpo.com), a web content management (live or 
>recorded audio and video), and meeting management resource. The 
>service creates countless opportunities for entrepreneurs who may 
>create business opportunities through the integrated e-commerce 
>abilities of the service. After creating their free account, users 
>can assume the role of attendee, exhibitor, advertiser, or even host 
>events. Events or "venues" can be configured by hosts to achieve 
>various objectives: Capture information and opinions through 
>surveys, create online meeting and webcasts, provide online 
>training, hold online "virtual" tradeshows or conferences, provide 
>e-learning services, and most recently, to manage on-site tradeshows 
>and conferences.  LetsGoExpo is committed to affordable pricing so 
>that businesses of all size may use the system, and to accessible 
>web design for those with various disabilities.
>
>Contact information:
>Louis Lipschultz
>Founder & President- OcuSource.com, LLC Email: loul at ocusource.com
>Website: www.ocusource.com
>Phone: 888-299-6657 ext 701
>
>Contact information:
>Louis Lipschultz
>Founder & President- LetsGoExpo, inc.
>Email: loul at letsgoexpo.com
>Website: www.letsgoexpo.com
>Phone: 888-299-6657 ext 701
>
>Contact information:
>George Buys
>President  & CEO -  Talking Communities
>Email: buys at audio-tips.com
>Website:  www.talkingcommunities.com
>Phone: 810-667-3043
>
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David Andrews and white cane Harry.