[bookport] Fw: [VisionENews] 4 Days Until June Accessible World Symposium
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- Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 08:06:52 -0700
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Subject: [VisionENews] 4 Days Until June Accessible World Symposium
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An Accessible World Symposium To Be Held
June 9, 10, and 11, 2005
Attending the June 2005 Accessible World Symposium will afford a new and
exciting experience for everyone. Not only has it been expanded from five hours
of programming to more than thirty hours, but it will occur during the very
first virtual expo ever held on the Internet. You can attend no matter where in
the world you are! All you need is a Windows, Macintosh, or Linux computer with
a microphone, a sound card and speakers. If you do not have a microphone, you
can still hear all the presentations and you can use the text chat area to ask
questions or make comments.
On Thursday, June 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central (11:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. Pacific, 12:00 Noon to 4:00p.m. Mountain, and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Easter)n, you will learn about a free audio anthology for a special audience,
how one consumer group is creating opportunities for others with visual
impairment, and where to find career training in hospitality services.
The next 4 hours and 30 minutes will provide real entertainment for all Old
Time Radio fans. You will enjoy live interviews, book reviews audio clips of
interviews with OTR personalities, as well as highlights of several OTR shows
from n impressive cast of OTR celebrities.These includes Ed Walker, host of The
Big Broadcast on WAMU FM, Chuck Schaden,author of "Speaking of Radio" and host
of Those Were the Days on WDCB FM, Old Time radio historian Larry Gassman,
author Jack French, Ronald Staley, Oldtime Radio archivist and Joanie Leonard,
a loyal OTR listener.The OTR extravaganza will end with a lively discussion of
all things OTR that will be moderated by Joanie Leonard. Believe it or not
Master of Ceremonies Robert Acosta promises that attendees will be eligible to
win some pretty terrific door prizes! Remember, though, you must be present to
win.
On Friday, June 10, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Central, special attention will be
given to learning exactly how to use the features of some great tools for
independence -- the Plextalk, a CD recorder and audio management tool ,the
Braille Sense, a revolutionary accessible notetaker and the BookCourier, a
portable, convenient, and economical tool for listening to electronic
text, digital files, and music. Additionally, time will be allotted to hearing
how the blindness community has profited from a caring benefactor.
We will reconvene on Saturday, June 11, at 10:00 Central with a step-by-step
demonstration of using the many features of the Bookport, another accessible
and portable reading device Attention will then focus on the blind leader
behind a California-based organization that renders meaningful service to those
with vision loss. You will then learn all about voice input/output technology
that is enhancing the lives of computer users, and the latest news from the
world of assistant animals from the consumer prospective.
As though all this is not enough, Pat Price, the Accessible World Coordinator,
comments that more surprises are in store for the attendees.
To access event and see the exact time of each presentation, follow these steps:
:
A. go to:www.ocusource.com and press enter.
b. Enter on the first link which is expo.
C. Go down to conference entrance and enter.
D. Down arrow to An "Accessible World" and press enter."
E. Go to the presentation room and press enter.
F. Go to edit and enter. Write your full name and enter the audio chat room.
Should you need any assistance, go to www.talkingcommunities.com website and
select "Live Help". There you will find a real person to guide you through the
process.
Mark your calendars now so you will not miss any part of this great program!
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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