FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –
September 29, 2010

(Tempe, AZ)-- Every year on October 15, White Cane Safety Day is recognized around the world as a day to promote awareness of the white cane - not just as tool but a symbol of independence for people with blindness and vision loss. Tune in to Sun Sounds of Arizona on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 8pm (repeating on Sunday, Oct. 10, 11am) for a special interview program with two representatives from the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center who provide services to Arizona’s veterans.

Thomas Hicks, Visual Impairment Services Team Coordinator, and Eva Gergely, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, will describe the extensive vision loss services available to veterans in Arizona, eligibility requirements, and how they each help newly-blinded people adjust to daily life with a disability.

Tom and Eva will also discuss the upcoming White Cane Safety Day event taking place at the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 8:30am-1pm, in the basement conference room at 650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Veterans and their families are encouraged to attend. If you or a family member is a veteran don’t miss this special program. For more information call Sun Sounds of Arizona at 480-774-8300.

For additional information about this release, contact:

Heidi Capriotti
Marketing Coordinator, Sun Sounds of Arizona
2323 W. 14th St., Tempe, AZ 85281-6950
480-774-8300
heidi.capriotti@riomail.maricopa.edu

About Sun Sounds of Arizona Sun Sounds of Arizona, established in 1979, is a radio reading and information access service for people who cannot read print due to a disability. A community outreach of Rio Salado College’s Division of Public Service, Sun Sounds and 500 volunteers across the state provide information access free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using special radios, designated cable systems, telephone and the internet.