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Thanks for posting this information. I know our community is familiar
with Apple products. Google also has a lot to offer. these talks are a
great opportunity for the community to give Google another chance.
On 5/1/2015 8:26 PM, peter altschul wrote:
> Original Message ------
> From: Janet Dickelman via acbconvention <[log in to unmask]
> Subject: [acbconvention] convention preview -- Google is coming to Dallas
> Date sent: Fri, 01 May 2015 20:58:07 +0000
>
> Google will be a part of the 2015 conference and convention. they
> will be offering four sessions during the convention. These sessions
> are free and open to anyone who has registered for the convention.
> This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from the experts about the
> latest Google enhancements.
>
> Monday, July 6
> 2:45 - 4:00 p - All About Android Lollipop
>
> This workshop will present the Android Operating System, demonstrating
> built-in accessibility features and highlighting the newest release,
> Android Lollipop
>
>
>
> 4:15 - 5:30 P.M. - Docs & Drive for Power Users
>
> Google Docs is a powerful tool for sharing content and engaging teams
> in a collaborative effort to produce information. Schools, workplaces
> and organizations are making use of this tool to disseminate
> information and collaboratively create content. Google has been
> working to improve the Docs accessibility experience for individuals
> with disabilities, including vision loss. This session will help
> attendees who want to go beyond the basics of Docs and Drive and get a
> deeper dive.
>
>
>
> Tuesday, July 7
>
> 1:15 - 2:30 PM - Google Chrome & Chrome OS
>
> Learn more about Google Chrome's includes built-in accessibility
> features like ChromeVox, High Contrast and Magnifier. See how to make
> your Chrome browser or Chromebook screen easier to see, have web pages
> read out loud, and make your keyboard easier to use.
>
>
>
> 2:45 - 4:45p - Google Open House
>
> Demos of latest Google's hardware and software. Also come and get all
> your Google Apps and hardware questions answered.
>
>
>
> Thanks to Google for being a 2015 corporate sponsor at the emerald level.
>
>
>
> Pre-registration for the 2015 conference and convention will open on
> May 22nd and close on June 25th.
>
>
>
> Don't miss out on the fun
>
> Make your reservations today! Room rates at the Sheraton Dallas are
> $89 single, double, triple or quad) plus applicable state and local
> taxes (currently 13 %( and Tourism District Fees (2 %(.
>
> For reservations by telephone call 1-888-627-8191, make sure to
> mention you are attending the ACB convention in order to obtain our
> room rate.
>
> To make reservations online visit our website www.acb.org and follow
> the 2015 convention link.
>
>
>
> Janet Dickelman
> ACB Convention Co-ordinator
> (651) 428-5059
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