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Events at the Carroll
Center
On
*Nov 4th *the Carroll Center will offer a hands-on training in *JAWS
*for
professionals who train or support persons who are blind and JAWS
users.
Learn the basics of JAWS screen reader for performing computer
tasks
non-visually, including screen navigation, word processing and
accessing
the internet. You will become familiar with JAWS help tools so
that
you and your students can perform familiar tasks more efficiently
and
master unfamiliar software independently. You will also be
introduced
to configuring JAWS to speak the way your students need. The
cost
for this workshop is $80 and runs from 10 am to 3 pm (lunch
included).
To register email Dina.rosenbaum@carroll.org or go to our
website:
http://www.carroll.org/services/pro_seminars.php
and
download an application.
And
on *November 15th *the Carroll Center will host the upcoming *JAWS
7.0
Workshop *by Eric Damery, Vice President of Software Product
Management
for Freedom
Scientific.
Designed for assistive technology/information technology
professionals,
teachers
of the visually impaired, disability service providers, and
special
educators,this
workshop covers a variety of JAWS topics including:
*
Interfacing with desktop applications
*
Navigating the Internet
*
Communicating with offsite computers
*
Improved braille support
*
DAISY training material
Participants
can attend one of two free sessions. The first session takes
place
from 9:30 AM to Noon. The second session will be held from 1:30 PM to
4:00
PM. Space is limited, so please RSVP to register for this event. In
addition,
please
indicate which session, morning or afternoon, you plan to attend.
To
register, contact:
Eric
Gasper at The Carroll Center, 617-969-6200 x222 or e-mail Eric Gasper
Gail
Yarnall at Adaptive Technology Consulting, (978) 462-3817 or e-mail
Gail
Yarnall or
Bill
Kilroy, Freedom Scientific Director/ Regional Manager, (800) 444-4443
x1188.
*AND
don't miss our annual Technology Fair on Nov 22nd. For more
information,
go to:
*http://www.carroll.org/technology/techfair.php
Carroll
Center Annual Technology Fair
You
are invited to attend our annual Technology Fair at the Carroll
Center
on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, 10 AM to 4 PM
If
you have attended our annual Technology Fair in the past, you
know
that it's a wonderful opportunity to try out the latest
products
in information and technology for individuals who are
visually
impaired. This event is free and more information can be
found
at www.carroll.org
*
Try the latest technology
*
Preview future products
*
Meet the manufacturers and local vendors
*
Visit the Carroll Center store for the latest devices, canes and more!
The
following seminars maybe offered during the Fair:
á
Consumer Panel
á
Access to Print Materials through Braille
á
Low Vision Equipment Advice
á
Access to Print Materials through Audio Methods
á How to take an On-line Course