----- Original Message ----- From: "Dean Martineau" <dean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <tttt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 12:33 AM Subject: Top Tech tidbits for thursday, November 16, 2006
top tech tidbits for Thursday, November 16, 20061) Crossword puzzle and word game enthusiasts might want to check out One Across, a site with some interesting tools for helping to solve. http://oneacross.com/
2) to learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, download the webcast Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004 Part B Final Regulations Webcast http://idea.ed.gov/
3) From now until the end of the Gregorian year, if you buy FreedomBox System Access Mobile, you can get a year of the FreedomBox Network or a 512MB U3 key at no cost. http://www.freedombox.info
4) TextPal is now up to version 2.2, and the versatile program possesses the ability to download a batch of web pages easily. http://www.empowermentzone.com/palsetup.exe
5) There is a need for a trainer to teach JSay and JAWS in Kalamazoo, Michigan. If able, e-mail mailto:mgrossman13%40yahoo.com
6) the Minnesota State Academy for the blind seeks a Computer technology Specialist. http://www.doer.state.mn.us/
7) Ohio State University seeks a director of Assistive Technology Services. http://www.jobsatosu.com/
8) EASI presents a 4-part paid clinic, Accessible and Usable PDF Documents: http://easi.cc/forms/pdf-series.htm
9) with the impending release of JAWS for windows version 8, you can listen to a 90-minute program on the new features by downloading this zip file ftp://ftp.freedomscientific.com/users/hj/private/WebFiles/JAWS/WhatIsNew8.zip and you can also read the information online http://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_products/software_jaws80fea.asp
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