Thought this would interest folks in the NYC area!

Peter Altschul



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>Dear CTIB Member,
>
>AFB is co-sponsoring this conference and we thought you might find it
>interesting.
>
>
>Jay Leventhal 
>Senior Resource Specialist 
> 
>
>
>Digital Clubhouse Network
>
>2ND Annual Expanding CyberSpace Conference
>
>“Digital Tools and Techniques Enabling People with Disabilities to
>Access  the Internet”
>
>
>FACT SHEET
>
>
> What:    The Digital Clubhouse Network proudly presents its 2nd
>Annual  Expanding CyberSpace Conference: “Digital Tools and
>Techniques Enabling  People with Disabilities to Access the
>Internet.” The day’s activities  include an exhibition, issues
>forum, presentations, and reception.  This  conference is free to
>the public.
>
>
>Who:      The Digital Clubhouse Network (DCN) is a non-profit
>organization based  in Silicon Alley (New York City) and Silicon
>Valley Sunnyvale, CA). DCN Is  dedicated to “using the power of
>networked multimedia to build better  communities.” 200 prominent
>members of the multimedia, business, disability,  education, and
>philanthropic communities will attend this important event.
>
>Why:      The objective of the conference is to increase awareness
>of issues,  tools, technologies, and business opportunities
>relating to Universal  Digital Literacy, particularly for people
>with disabilities.  The conference  also aims to educate
>organizations, companies, and the public about the  efforts of the
>DCN’s Digitally-Abled Producers Project *DAPP) and other  efforts
>to promote Universal Digital Literacy.
>
>When:     Monday, Nov. 1, 1999          
>12:00­7:00 p.m.Exhibition Area Open          3:00-5:30 p.m. 
>Presentations on  Tools & Techniques for Expanding  Cyberspace   
>6:30­7:30 p.m. Panel Discussion with Corporate and Nonprofit
>Leaders        
>7:30­8:30 p.m. Reception
>
>
>Where:    New York Information Technology Center @ 55 Broad Street
>          Global Community Digital Sandbox        New York City
>
>How:      There is no charge to attend the conference.  To register
>please fill  out the following form. Sponsorship opportunities are
>also available.  For  additional information please contact
>Jennifer Douglas or Wanda Mann at 212-269-4284. 
>
>REGISTRATION FORM
>
>
>Digital Clubhouse Network
>
>2nd Annual Expanding CyberSpace Conference
>
>“ DIGITAL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES ENABLING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO
>ACCESS  THE INTERNET”
>
>
>Monday, Nov. 1, 1999 at the Global Community Digital Sandbox in New
>York  City
>
>EVENT SCHEDULE 12:00-7:00 pm: Exhibition Area Open 3:00-5:30
>pm:  Presentation on Tools & Techniques for Expanding Cyberspace
>6:30­7:30 pm: Panel Discussion with Corporate and Nonprofit Leaders
>7:30­8:30 pm:  Reception
>
>NO ADMISSION CHARGE!
>
>
>____ Yes, I would like to attend the Expanding CyberSpace
>Conference.
>
>
>____  No, I am not able to attend the conference but would like to
>receive  additional information about the Clubhouse.
>
>
>____  I am not able to attend the Expanding Cyberspace Conference
>but would  like to make a donation in support of the Digital
>Clubhouse.
>
>
>Name ________________________________________________
>
>Title     __________________________________________________
>
>Company   ___________________________________________
>
>Address   _________________________________________________
>
>City _____________State__________ZIP___________________
>
>Phone:    ___________________________    
>Fax______________________________
>
>Email:    __________________________________________
>
>Please indicate any specific needs in the space below. (I.e.
>Braille  materials, sign language interpreter)
>
>
> FAX COMPLETED FORM TO 212-269-4287 ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE
>RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 25, 1999.
>E-MAIL TO: "Wanda Mann" <[log in to unmask]>
>
>For additional information contact Jennifer Douglas or Wanda Mann
>at  212-269-4284. 


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