Category: Garage Sale
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@ocusource.com
Website: www.ocusource.com
Phone: 888-299-6657 ext 701
Contact information:
Louis Lipschultz
Founder & President- LetsGoExpo, inc.
Email: loul@letsgoexpo.com
Website: www.letsgoexpo.com
Phone: 888-299-6657 ext 701
Contact information:
George Buys
President & CEO - Talking Communities
Email: buys@audio-tips.com
Website: www.talkingcommunities.com
Phone: 810-667-3043
Wow! This is amazing! I've heard of something like this before but didn't know they were doing it again. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for the post! But what is this doing in the Garage Sale board? lol