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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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