Helping Hands for the Blind and The Accessible World Symposiums have formed a partnership to produce the first Online Symposium on Diabetes around the world scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2006 from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. PST.

Speakers include Gretchen Becker, author of the Book "Living with Type 2 Diabetes," Dr. Bernard Mahaver, and Dr. Anne Williams. Discussion will focus on the various drugs in use to control diabetes, along with research and trends in diabetic care. The program will be followed by a discussion period with the audience having an opportunity to ask questions of the guests and committee members.  

To participate in this interactive online event, you will need a computer running Windows, an Internet connection, speakers, a microphone and a sound card. Anyone who has diabetes or knows someone who does is invited to join this symposium. To access the online conference room, go to: http://www.accessibleworld.org   and select the Auditorium link.

For additional information, contact Robert Acosta, Chair, Planning Committee, Helping Hands for the Blind: 818-998-0044, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.helpinghands4theblind.com   or Pat Price, Events Coordinator, The Accessible World Symposiums: 317-254-1185, Skype: patprice1, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.accessibleworld.org