Reminder: June 6 panel discussion offers information on guide dogs, sight loss resources

promotional graphic for June 6 sight loss resources panel discussion

The Penn State University Libraries, in partnership with the State College Sight Loss Support Group of Central PA and the Happy Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, will host a panel discussion to answer questions and provide information about service dogs on Tuesday, June 6. The panel discussion, set for 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, University Park, is free and open to the public. An American Sign Language interpreter will be provided for this event.

Members of regional and Centre County organizations and resource groups, University contacts and other advocates will participate in the panel discussion with an open question and answer session to follow initial comments and presentations.

The panel discussion also can be accessed for listening or viewing on Mediasite Live at live.libraries.psu.edu as it occurs. The recorded program, available soon afterward, will include captions.

The full Penn State News article on this event can be read online. For more information about the June 6 panel discussion at the University Libraries, including physical access and other special accommodations for this event, contact Emily Rimland at 814-863-7355 or elf113@psu.edu.