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From: Janet Dickelman via acbconvention
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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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