A Vision of Possibilities
The Torres Foundation invites you to our Career and Technology seminar for persons with disabilities.
The focus will be on showcasing the high levels of functionality, independence, and achievement that can be attained by persons with disabilities in competitive employment and the assistive technology that makes it possible.
The Keynote speaker for the seminar will be Mark Rew, Team Leader of the Blind and Low Vision Group at the U.S. Department of Defense Computer Accommodations Program.
He will discuss the U.S. Federal program model for accommodating persons with disabilities in the workplace.
Other features of the seminar will include:
- Live demonstrations of techniques that enable people who are blind to perform high-tech jobs
- A Panel discussion on strategies for the successful employment of persons with disabilities
- A presentation on making websites, PDF and other electronic documents accessible for people who are blind
- The Presentation of an Assistive Technology accommodations for the workplace proposal to be presented to the government
- The unveiling of the Foundation’s Career and Technology posters
- A dress for success fashion contest for persons with disabilities. Grand prize $1,000.00.
- The latest solutions in cutting edge assistive technology for persons with disabilities will be on exhibit
- There will be technology giveaways and door prizes. Refreshments will be served
- Date: December 9, 2009
- Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Location: Calypso Lounge, Crowne Plaza Port-of-Spain
Admission: Disabled students free, general admission $50.00, business/government representatives $200.00
Please RSVP by December 4, 2009 to 623-0940 or by emailing info@torresfoundation.org
As part of our CareerTech 2009 event, the Torres Foundation will host a Dress for Success fashion contest. The winner of the contest will take home $1,000.00.
Contestants will be judged on their business fashion style and confidence as well as their answers to a randomly drawn question. The question is not necessarily to test the contestant’s knowledge but to evaluate their ability to express themselves.
One of the judges for the event will be Mrs. Giselle Laronde-West, Miss World 1986.
Please call the Torres Foundation’s office to register: 623-0940. The first 10 persons to register will be entered into the contest.
- Date: December 9, 2009
- Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Location: Calypso Lounge, Crowne Plaza Port-of-Spain
scheduled to be held from Tuesday, July 21, to Tuesday, July 28, 2009.
Camp Can Do is a summer camp that has been specifically established to provide blind
youth positive and motivating experiences that will enhance their personal growth and
development with a series of educational workshops and special activities. The primary
intent is to focus the campers on what they can do as blind individuals and not on what
they cannot do.
Please read the following documents for more information on Camp Can Do.
- Camp Brochure (PDF) - Learn more about the camp and the programs that will take place.
- Participant Application Form (PDF) - Print and complete this form to apply for camp.
- Parental Consent Form (PDF) - This form must be completed by a parent or guardian of a camp participant.
- Camp Check List (PDF) - Check list to insure participants know what to bring.
12/10/08: A Caribbean Christmas Party
(the Food, the Spirits, and the Music)
The Torres Foundation for the Blind International invites you to come and enjoy a Caribbean Christmas Trinidad style (the food, the spirits, and the music) at the embassy of Trinidad and Tobago.
1708 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Friday, December 19th, at 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
An auction of Christmas favorites from Trinidad and Tobago will be held
Proceeds from the Christmas Party will be used to subsidize assistive technology for the blind in the Caribbean
Admission: $30.00 per person
Tickets can be purchased by phone (202) 349-8486
or at our office…
1725 Eye Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006
Visa and MasterCard are accepted
Please RSVP to
info@torresfoundation.org or (202) 349-8487 by December 17.
Open a Microsoft Word version of the invitation.
11/27/08: TechVision 2008 Price List Released
TechVision 2008 price list (Microsoft Word format)
The Torres Foundation invites you to our technology exhibit that will launch TechVision, a new age in technology access for persons with disabilities in Trinidad & Tobago.
TechVision will make readily available several cutting-edge specialized gadgets and appliances for the disabled in Trinidad and Tobago for the first time.
The event will feature technology demonstrations; a brief awards ceremony; and a wine and cheese reception.
Highlights:
* Republic Bank's presentation on talking ATMs for the blind
* Demonstrations on various telecommunications technology for the blind and deaf
* Announcement of upcoming technology projects in 2009
Location: La Boucan Room, Trinidad Hilton
DATE: Saturday, November 29, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM
Admission: $50.00. Door prizes will be awarded. Items on sale will be heavily discounted for persons with disabilities.
Please RSVP to the Torres Foundation at 623-0940 or email info@torresfoundation.org
A PDF version of the invitation is available for printing
Torres Foundation Breaks New Ground in Assistive Technology for the Disabled
The Torres Foundation, the leading pioneer in specialized technology for the disabled in the Caribbean is now offering training to government and business organizations in assistive technology. Assistive technology enables persons with disabilities to perform daily activities at work, at home, and at school with a high degree of independence and efficiency.
