Vision 2005
RNIB proudly hosted Vision 2005 - the world’s largest conference on issues concerning people with sight problems. The conference was held in London from 4 to 7 April 2005.
Latest news
- Vision 2005 CD-ROM of Proceedings - available now, published by Elsevier. To order your copy contact Elsevier direct on 01865 47 40 10 or email eurobkinfo@elsevier.com
- Vision 2008 - Registration is now open to attend the Vision 2008 conference to be held in Montreal, Canada from 7 to 11 July 2008. Find out more on the International Society for Low Vision
Research and Rehabilitation (ISLRR) website.
About Vision 2005
- 1200 delegates from 69 countries attended
- Speakers from 55 countries lead 700 discussions, workshops and presentations
- Issues of worldwide significance were discussed
- Latest cutting edge scientific research was showcased
- Case studies presented excellent practice-based work
- Presentations were given by leading international figures in the field of blindness and sight loss
Vision 2005 was organised under the auspices of the
International Society for Low Vision Research and Rehabilition (ISLRR)
It was co-hosted by Action for Blind People and The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
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The platinum sponsor was Novartis
Content author: vision2005@rnib.org.uk
Last updated: 16/05/2008 11:13
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