EASI, (Equal Access to Software and Information), believes that students
and professionals with disabilities have the same right to access
information technology as anyone else!
Presenting a 3-part EASI Tuition-based Live, Web Conference Clinic:
Accessible Low Tech Applications Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 4 All at 1 PM Eastern
Presenter: Richard Banks
We are NOT suggesting that quality computer and information technology
access for users with disabilities can be done on the cheap. Sadly this is
not really true. However, there are several low tech and moderately-priced
accessibility applications that can be extremely useful for some people or
to fill some temporary situations. In fact, there is enough content that
we have divided it into 3 hour-long presentations.
October 21 Tuition-based Clinic:
The first of 3 related clinics deals with the Operating System and
Accessibility. Both the Windows operating system and the Mac operating
system have built
in accessibility features, which can help people with disabilities, use the
computer. Both the Windows and the Mac use a Wizard to walk you through the
process of setting up the accessibility features in the operating system.
There are applications to assist users with low vision, learning disabilities,
motor impairments, those who are hard-of-hearing and to a lesser degree,
those who are blind.
October 28 Tuition-based Clinic:
Many of the low technology applications that are helpful for low vision
users are also quite helpful for those who have learning disabilities.
Enlarging
text and having it simultaneously read out loud to them can make learning
less of a challenge. We will look at some software programs that will not only
read text, but echo words or letters as they are typed. Also, the size of
text as it appears on the Web can be very difficult to see. We will look at
free
and inexpensive software that can be configured for text size and color
contrast.
November 4 Tuition-based Clinic:
Using a computer for most people requires using both the keyboard and the
mouse. But what if you can't use either the keyboard or the mouse? There are
a host of low tech applications that enable people with motor impairments
to use the computer. This clinic talks about technologies like voice
recognition,
word prediction and hardware alternatives for learners with mobility
impairments.
We wish we could provide this series at no cost, but we have costs to
cover. Tuition for the 3-part package is $75. Read more and register at:
http://easi.cc/clinic.htm
The live online presentation permits a number of users to meet together in
a voice chat room. You will hear the presenter and watch slides that he
will push. The audio will be transcribed for those with hearing
impairments. Participants can ask questions and make comments.
Participants will need to be running the Windows operating system with
Explorer version 6. You will need speakers. If you have a mic, you can
speak or you can type in the text window.
Also check EASI month-long online courses:
http://easi.cc/workshop.htm
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EASI Is the premiere provider of online courses on designing accessible
information technology:
(a package of five courses will earn the Certificate in Accessible
Information Technology)
http://easi.cc/workshop.htm
** Also check our monthly interact Web conferences on accessible IT:
http://easi.cc/clinic.htm
Norman Coombs, Ph.D.
CEO EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information)
22196 Caminito Tasquillo
Laguna Hills CA 92653
home: (949) 855-4852
Cell: (949) 922-5992
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
http://www.rit.edu/~nrcgsh
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