[bookport] Fw: Final Program 2
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- Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2005 15:11:46 -0700
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From: Pat Price
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Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2005 2:42 PM
Subject: Final Program 2
Welcome to the Accessible World Symposium
Throughout this program, the time stated represents Central Time in the USA.
It should also be noted that ample time will be allowed following each
presentation for audience interaction with the speakers either verbally with a
microphone or by typing questions or comments in the Text Chat area.
All sessions will be recorded and placed in the archives on the Talking
Communities web site
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2005
1:00 Central
Choice Magazine Listening: free audio anthology for a special audience
Sondra Mochson, Editor
2:00
Audience Open Discussion
Pat Price, Moderator
)3:00
/creating Opportunities One Step At A Time
John Oliveira, President Association of Blind Citizens
4:00
Careers in Hospitality Service for Blind an Visually Impaired
Jeffrey Hirschfelt, Employee Advancement Specialist
The Statler Center
Special Event
5:00 to 9:30 (Central)
Old Time Radio: Past, Present and Future
DOOR PRIZES will be GIVEN THROUGHOUT THIS EVENT. Details will be provided
during the event. You must be present to win.
5:00
Introductory Remarks by Robert Acosta, Master of Ceremonies.
5:05
An interview with Ed Walker, host of The Big Broadcast on WAMU FM.
5:35
Bill Sparks, Owner President and Founder of An Accessible Web Site That
Provides Thousands of Radio Stations and Old Time Radio Shows for Your Enjoyment
6:10
Introduction of Mr. Chuck Schaden by Joanie Leonard, OTR Fan.
Speaking of Radio. A book review by Chuck Schaden, Host of "Those Were the
Days" Radio Program, WDCB FM
6:50
"The Police Radio Show, Gangbusters and its Impact on Organized Crime in
America" by Ronald Staley, Oldtime Radio archivist.
7:15
The Nostalgia Book Corner by Joanie Leonard,an Old Time Radio fan.
7:30
"Private Eyelashes: Radio's lady Detectives," "A History of the Female
Detectives in oldtime Radio, a Presentation by Mr. jack French, Oldtime Radio
Historian.
8:00
General Audience Discussion of Old Time Radio
Joanie Leonard, Moderator
9:30
Recess
Friday, June 10
1:00 Central
The Revolutionary Accessible Notetaker, the Braille Sense: Its History,
Design, and How to Use Its Many Features.
Jeremy Curry, Training Specialist, GW Micro, Inc.
3:00
A Most Noble Benefaction
Gregory Evanina, Editor, Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind
4:00
Exploring the Features and Use of the Plextalk: A CD Recorder and Audio
Management Tool with Extras
Peter Proscia, President, Innovative Rehabilitation Technology, Inc.
6:00
Demonstration of The BookCourier: A Portable, Convenient, And Economical Tool
For Listening To Electronic text, digital files, and music.
Technical Staff, Innovative Rehabilitation Technology, Inc.
7:30
Recess
Saturday, June 11
10:00 Central
Step by Step Demonstration of the Bookport: A Flexible Hand-Held Book Reading
Device
Nolan Crabb, Assistive Technology Trainer
12:00 Noon
Interview by Lorn Bergstresser of Robert Acosta: Achiever Extraordinaire
President, Helping Hands for the Blind
1:00
Live Demo: BH J-Say voice input/output technology, enhancing the lives of
visually
impaired computer users.
Brian Hartgen, Technical Consultant, T&T Consultancy Ltd
Edward Rosenthal, President/CEO, Next Generation Technologies
3:00
What's New In The World Of Assistance Dogs From The Consumer's Perspective."
Devon Wilkins, Secretary
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASSISTANCE DOG PARTNERS
4:00
General Discussion
Pat Price, Moderator
5:00
Closing Remarks
Contact:
Pat Price, Events Coordinator
An Accessible World
317-254-1185
pat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Our Mission:
An Accessible World seeks to educate the general public, the disabled community
and the professionals who serve them by providing highly relevant information
about new products, services, and training opportunities designed specifically
to eliminate geographic and access barriers that adversely affect them.
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