2002
The Voice: Spring 2002
Brock to speak at Friends of Dordt banquet
Mrs. Joan Brock has been selected as the guest speaker for Dordt Colleges
annual Friends of Dordt banquet to be held Friday, April 26, in the
Dordt College Recreation Center.
Brock worked at the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School prior to losing
her own sight within three weeks time in 1984. She now pursues a
professional speaking career.
With assistance from co-author Derek L. Gill, Joan wrote about her life in
the book More Than Meets the Eye, published in 1994. In 2000, Joan
was named national spokesperson to Prevent Blindness America, a non-profit organization dedi-cated to
eye health safety training and research.
For more information on tickets and reservations for the Friends of Dordt banquet,
contact the Dordt College Advancement Office at (712) 722-6020.