TO THE
COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE
2007 TECH EXPO
(These photos were taken and processed by
Rabon Saip, a legally blind board member at CRI).
An interpreter signs for the deaf as Vaughn Held, CRI Program Manager of Assistive Technologies, welcomes all to the Expo.
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Santa Rosa Public Works Department "StreetSmarts" is discussing the newest technologies for pedestrian crossings while showcasing the latest safety devices.
(L) Mardell Morrison, Santa Rosa's ADA Coordinator, and Inga Phillips, CRI's PR Coordinator, are being educated by Pam Knighten of the Recycling Center.
(R) Two CRI board members are inquiring about the Expo with Vaughn Held.
(L) Scott Kupferman from Sonoma State Disability Services for Students describes the programs offered by the university.
(R) Dr Gospe, a CRI Board member, along with his wife are having a conversation about the Tech Expo with Adam Brown, Executive Director of CRI.
(L) Two CRI staff members, Sharon Dawson and April Dawson, are at the CRI booth participating in the event.
(R) Alliance for Technology Access & the AT Network distribute materials for people attending the Tech Expo.
(L) The Disability Resource Department from Santa Rosa Junior College is one of forty-five exhibitors attending the Expo.
(R) Michael Ivory along with Joy Gibson from the Santa Rosa City Bus are there to educate attendees about the transit system.
(L) Sierra Orthopedic Laboratory, Inc. showcase orthopedic items for people to view.
(R) The Golden Gate Bridge District distribute materials regarding their bus routes.
Kari Orvik and staff of the Light House for the Blind from Marin County display products at their booth for the visually impaired.
Home Improvement for the Disabled display the “RollaRamp,” giving Tech Expo goers the opportunity to see functional equipment at work.
(L) Max Decker of Home Cares displays a sign xplaining what his agency does for people with disabilities.
(R) Marilyn, the representative from Home Care Options -Mentor California, describes her company to people attending the Expo.
Mark Hawkins from Western Rehab is explaining the equipment he has on display at the Expo.
(L) Carolyn Worley from Mobility Masters shows a consumer one of her company’s wheelchairs.
(R) Two CRI Board members in joy the Tech Expo.
(L) A service dog from Assistants Dog Institute relaxes during the Tech Expo Event.
(R) Sterling Adaptives showcases products for the totally deaf & hard of hearing.
(L) Jodi Curtis and a bus driver from Sonoma County Transit hand out bus route materials at the Tech Expo.
(R) Access Ingenuity displays product information about their company for Expo goers.
Audiology Associates staff members in conversation with an Expo goer about the display of their products.
(L) The company “Jonathan’s Son Inc,” one of forty-five exhibitors at the Tech Expo, showcases its specialty. Universal Design is one aspect of what they do.
(R) Exhibitors & Expo goers sharing information with one another.
Modified vehicles were on display for the public, giving
access to information on how they mechanically work.
A Santa Rosa Paratransit bus along with a Sonoma County Transit bus were on display for Tech Expo goers.
Please join us at the 3rd Annual CRI Tech Expo which will be held on Friday, September 12, 2008 from 10am - 3pm at the Garrett Bldg, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa.
We expect 80 + exhibitors who will display assistive technology devices and educational materials along with service information for Seniors, People with Disabilities, Health Professionals, Educators and the public-at-large. Come see the new technology!
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The 2nd Annual CRI Tech Expo was held on Friday, September 21, from 10am - 3pm in the Crafts Building at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, located at 1350 Bennett Valley Road in Santa Rosa. This free event showcased the latest technology with forty five exhibitors displaying their products. The theme of this event was to promote awareness and enable people with disabilities and senior citizens to live and work independently through technology.
The event was attended by hundreds of people who were health care professionals, educators, people with disabilities, senior citizens and the public at large. It was a great success and will be an annual event in the coming years.
Due to our current expansion of promotional efforts and contact with media, we expect this year’s Tech Expo will be larger and attract even more attendance from the public sector.