Vision Loss Connections: The Much Anticipated Innovations in Flight Access Tour at the Museum of Flight June 29, 2013
In its tradition of creating rich cultural and recreation opportunities for people living with low-vision and blindness, Vision Loss Connections of Seattle has planned an unprecedented Access Tour of the internationally-renowned Museum of Flight.
Online, June 19, 2013 (Newswire.com) - UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS TO THE INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED MUSEUM OF FLIGHT.
In its tradition of creating rich cultural and recreation opportunities for people living with low-vision and blindness, Vision Loss Connections of Seattle has planned an unprecedented Access Tour of the internationally-renowned Museum of Flight in Seattle. The Museum of Flight is known for its unparalleled collection of air and spacecraft ranging from the supersonic Concorde, the first jet Air Force One, to the Apollo Command Module 007A.
The Museum of Flight holds one of the largest and most comprehensive air and space collections in the United States, containing over 150 rare aircraft and space vehicles, millions of rare photographs and negatives, a world-class library and tens of thousands of artifacts.
The goal of Vision Loss Connections is to bring individuals who experience the challenge of living with eye problems together to build new friendships, provide a caring network of support and to enjoy activities filled with discovery, friendship and joy.
Vision Loss Connections' Access Tour of Seattle's Museum of Flight is scheduled for Saturday June 29, 2013. The tour will begin at 10:00 AM
In a tradition of excellence, the Seattle Museum of Flight's docent led tour will cover Innovations in Flight with in-depth verbal descriptions designed to give full and unprecedented Access to People who are Visually Impaired.
The Vision Loss Connections' tour will feature a touch tour of the new Cirrus four-person aircraft and the museum's new space exhibit with the NASA trainer module designed to acclimate astronauts to space travel. The Access Tour will include important samples of aircraft design and innovation from multiple periods of aviation history to provide a rich overview of innovations in air and spacecraft design.
Activities are open to people with all levels of vision loss and those experiencing the challenge of living with eye problems. Family members and friends are also a vital part of our group activities and are warmly encouraged to participate in activities. Volunteer involvement is also welcomed!
UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS TO SOME OF THE WORLD'S FINEST SAMPLES OF AIRCRAFT DESIGN AND INNOVATION.
Price for admission to the museum and participation in the Access Group Tour is $13.00.
In a tradition of building friendships and support, the Vision Loss Connections group will gather for a lunch break during the tour. The museum's Wings Cafe is a popular ala carte cafe known for quality, moderate prices and daily specials.
The Access Tour of the museum will resume after lunch. The tour is anticipated to conclude at approximately 1:45 PM.
The Museum of Flight is located at: 9404 East Marginal Way South , Seattle ,Washington 98108
Vision Loss Connections' June 29, 2013 Access Tour of Seattle's Museum of Flight will begin at 10:00 AM.
To reserve a spot on the tour please contact Patt Copeland
[email protected]
(206) 282-3913
For participants traveling with Metro for convenient access to the Museum of Flight, the museum can be reached by Metro Bus #124 from downtown Seattle. For additional information about Metro schedules, directions and bus stops, please call Metro at (206) 553-3000
On the day of the Access Tour, Vision Loss Connections will have a sighted guide available at the bus stop near the Museum of Flight.
Vision Loss Connections' activities are open to people with all levels of vision loss and those experiencing the challenge of living with eye problems. Family members and friends are also a vital part of our group activities and are warmly encouraged to participate in activities.
VISION LOSS CONNECTION BUILDING NEW FRIENDSHIPS, THROUGH A CARING NETWORK OF SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES FILLED WITH DISCOVERY, FRIENDSHIP AND JOY.
Website: http://visionlossconnections.org/
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 206.282.3913 Pacific Standard Time
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For more information contact Vision Loss Connections Telephone 206.282.3913 Pacific Standard Time
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