Norm,
I should already be registered and paid.
From: Equal Access to
Software & Information [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Loretta Guarino Reid
Sent: Wednesday, September 13,
2006 3:11 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Web Conference
Series: LD and Accessible Info Tech
Norm,
I’m quite interested in this series,
but Thursdays are impossible for me. Is there any way that I could get
recordings of the sessions?
Thanks,
Loretta
Loretta
Guarino Reid
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Adobe
Systems, Acrobat Engineering
From: Equal Access to
Software & Information [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Prof Norm Coombs (by way of
Prof Norm Coombs <[log in to unmask]>)
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
4:39 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Web Conference Series: LD
and Accessible Info Tech
You are receiving this announcement because you previously expressed an
interest
in EASI Web conferences. If you want me to remove you from my personal
Web conference
email list, please let me know.
Web Conference 4-part Series: Learning Disabilities and Adaptive Technology
The dates for the series will be October 5, 12, 19 and 26
Registration is $150: Register at:
<http://easi.cc/forms/ldconf.htm>
Part 1 Learning Disabilities - Adolescents and Adults
Presenter:
of
series of four focusing on learning disabilities will present an overview of
learning disabilities and the adolescent /adult population. Several individual
profiles will be used to investigate defining individual attributes, assessment
issues, and effective learning strategies. The similarities and differences
observed
with learning disabilities related to instructional, testing, and work
strategies
will be emphasized. The need for understanding the heterogeneity across the
population
will be highlighted.
Part 2: K-12 through Transition: One Size Does Not Fit All
Presenter: Pene Chambers, Director, Information Systems
Department of Special Education
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Technology affords flexibility and can accommodate unique and diverse
individual
needs and interests without compromising goals and objectives. Use what you
have
better. You will learn where and why to access books and text from the web as
well as what to do with the text to make it more accessible and usable. You
will
learn about ways to alter standard applications, including Microsoft Word and
PowerPoint and use technology in non-expected ways. Included will be
information
about altering and using standard word processing programs including how and
why to create templates and create forms. You will also learn how and why to
use PowerPoint as an organizer and to make non-linear presentations. Other
strategies
and less normal application combinations will be included.
Part 3: LD and AT in Post-secondary Education
Presenter: Carolyn Phillips,
Manager, Georgia Department of Labor/VR Tools for Life Program Vocational
Rehabilitation
Program Customized Employment gives power back to individuals, families,
employers
and community stakeholders. Participants will be exposed to unique profiles of
individuals with learning disabilities who have benefited from the concept of
customized employment because it fosters flexibility, individuality, unique
strengths
and desires and a partnership with the natural community.
This presentation will show that working across local, state, federal and
international domains advances the opportunities for persons with disabilities
to increase their access and participation in employment and daily life. This
presentation will also address key concepts with customized employment: self
determination, zero exclusion criteria, interest based assessment,
individualized job development, integrated and linked employment, choice-based
options for, and user friendly access to, assistive technology
Part 4: The Matrix: Incorporating Universal Design for Learning in a
Post-secondary
setting for Student with Learning Disabilities Presenter: Christopher M. Lee,
Ph.D.
Director, AMAC, University System of Georgia
This presentation will explore how disability services are evolving within the
post-secondary environment. The scope of disability services has changed as a
result of access to alternative media and more effective ways of linking
accommodations,
modifications, and AT to individual student profiles. With better informed
staff
and more innovative options students should be receiving better services. If
so, then why are retention and graduation rates for students with disabilities
so low? Are students utilizing these innovative services? This
presentation
will offer participants insight on how students in post-secondary settings are
accessing and using assistive technology services, how post-secondary systems
are incorporating universal design for learning models, and will highlight
innovative
systems that are linking and expanding to others outside of network partners
and creating a service-driven Matrix.
Note, in September there is another 4-part fee-based Web conference series on
making Podcasts and Vodcasts accessible and also 2 free Web conferences:
<http://easi.cc/clinic.htm>
Also, EASI's online, month-long, instructor-led courses have been significantly
enhanced and revised. In September the course is Barrier-free Information
Technology,
and this course will count towards the Certificate in Accessible Information
Technology:
<http://easi.cc/workshop.htm>
Again, you can register for the LD and Accessible Info Tech Web conference
series
<http://easi.cc/forms/ldconf.htm>