Web Conference: Low Tech Accessibility Applications, a Special 3-part Series:

Low Tech Computer Applications for Learners with Disabilities This is a
special three part EASI online, Clinic series, presented by Dick Banks,
which presents information about free or low cost computer software to help
learners with disabilities take part in the information age. The clinics
are aimed at those who may not know about such technologies teachers,
parents, school administrators and school counselors. High quality
accessible computer applications are expensive, and these low tech
applications will not replace them. However, these low end technologies can
be extremely useful for beginners, for thos with temporary disabilities or
to plug specific technology gaps. People with temporary or partial
disabilities may find these applications adequate for their needs.  Those
with more severe disabilities will quickly learn the ways they can use
computers and realize their need for more powerful products. Each Web
conference will be offered twice: once during the day and again in the
evening.

Low Tech Clinic 1 The Operating System and Accessibility Thur. May 6 1 PM
or 9 PM Eastern
Both the Windows operating system and the Mac operating system have built
in accessibility features, which can help people with disabilities, use the
computer. 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.

Low Tech Clinic 2 Applications for Learners with Low Vision and Learning
Disabilities Thur. May 20 1 or 9 PM Eastern
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.

Low Tech Clinic 3 Applications for Learners with Mobility Impairments Thur.
June 3 1 or 9 PM Eastern
Using a computer for most people requires using both the keyboard and the
mouse. But what if you can't use either the keyboardorthe 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.

You can register for the series or for single events, and you can pay by
check, purchase order or by credit card using the Paypal system. Details
and online registration is available at:
http://easi.cc/clinic.htm

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