GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region to host luncheon simulating vision loss

Press release

To aid participants in better understanding eating and socializing with vision loss, Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR), is holding a “Lunch in the Dark” event, with diners eating in a darkened environment.  It will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25th at  The New York State School for the Blind Gymnasium, 2A Richmond Avenue in Batavia.  The menu includes Chicken Parmesan, Baked Ziti, Salad, and Garlic Knots, and a 50/50 Split Drawing and a Basket Raffle are among the fun activities.

As a group, we will talk about the best practices for making events with food more accessible, as well as strategies for eating with vision loss.

This is also a fund-raising event for the ongoing work of ILGR with individuals with disabilities. The ticket price is $30 per person, and pre-registration is required with Catherine DeMare at 585-815-8501, extension 400, or at cdemare@wnyil.org.  We are seeking community-minded businesses and organizations to co-sponsor the event, for which they will be recognized – when the lights are back up.

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