Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The annual convention of the Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (KABVI) will be held in Hays this weekend, Oct. 17 to 19 at the Whiskey Creek Restaurant banquet room, 3203 Vine.

The public is invited to a craft sale of products made by persons who are blind or visually impaired. Proceeds from the sale will go to the KABVI to support its programs. The craft sale is Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Whiskey Creek.

The convention program includes information about  business enterprise, Audio-Reader, Talking Books, the Kansas School for the Blind Outreach Program, iPad and iPhone apps for the blind, employment rights, and disability integration.

More information is available from KABVI president, Nancy Johnson, by calling toll-free (800) 799-1499 or at emailing [email protected].

Hays resident Bob Chaffin is the KABVI treasurer.

The Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired was founded in 1920 and is a nonprofit organization.