For those going to the ACB convention, this might be of interest.
Peter
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>Date: Sun, 13 Jun 1999 07:21:36 -0700 (PDT)
>From: Frank Welte <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: 1999 VIDPI Computer Training Workshop
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>VIDPI Announces Expanded Summer 1999 Computer Training Workshop
>
>Contact: Frank Welte, President
> Visually Impaired Data Processors International
> 1432 San Carlos Ave. #6
> San Carlos, CA 94070-2205
> Phone: (650)508-8329
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
>For IMMEDIATE Release
>
>June 12, 1999
>
>San Carlos, CA:
>The Visually Impaired Data Processors International, VIDPI, a
>special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind
>will host a computer training workshop during the annual convention
>of the ACB which will take place at the Los Angeles Airport Westin
>hotel in Los Angeles, CA in early July, 1999.
>
>The workshop will consist of seven training sessions. Each class
>will give 20 blind computer users hands-on training in Microsoft
>Windows 98 and Microsoft Office applications software using screen
>access software that will allow the students to hear the
>information on their computer screens as it is presented to them.
>Each session will feature a particular brand of screen reading
>software, and the class will be taught by an expert in the use of
>that screen access package. Lab assistants will be provided during
>the training sessions to assist students with course exercises.
>
>VIDPI also plans to offer a limited number of open computer lab
>sessions for people attending the convention.
>
>The training schedule is as follows
>
>DATE Time SUBJECT/INSTRUcTOR
>------------------------------------------------------------------
>07/05/99 1:00 P.M. - Training Session #1
>Monday 4:00 P.M. Intermediate Windows Training with JAWS,
> Dan Clark, Henter-Joyce.
> 4:15 P.M. - Open Lab
> 5:45 P.M.
> 6:00 P.M. - Training Session #2
> 9:00 P.M. Beginning Windows Training with JAWS, Dan
> Clark, Henter-Joyce.
>07/06/99 1:00 P.M. - Training Session #3
>Tuesday 4:00 P.M. Windows Training with Window Eyes,
> Clarence Wailey, GW Micro
> 4:15 P.M. - Open Lab
> 5:45 P.M.
> 6:00 P.M. - Training Session #4
> 9:00 P.M. Windows training with Slimware Window
> Bridge, Jill Clark-Johnny, Synthavoice
> Computers Inc.
>07/07/99 1:00 P.M. - Training Session #5
>Wednesday 4:00 P.M. Windows Training with Outspoken for
> Windows, Larry Lake, Alva Access Group
> 4:15 P.M. - Open Lab
> 5:45 P.M.
> 6:00 P.M. - Training Session #6
> 9:00 P.M. Windows Training with HAL 95, Matt Ater,
> Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
>07/08/99 1:00 P.M. - Training Session #7
>Thursday 4.00 P.M. Windows Training with HAL 95, Matt Ater,
> Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
>
>Interested computer users may register for most of these sessions
>by making the appropriate selection on their ACB convention
>pre-registration forms. The last two sessions were added to the
>schedule after the pre-registration forms were completed. Students
>interested in registering for the HAL training sessions should call
>the ACB convention office at (800)866-3242. Each session is
>limited to 20 students. Classes will be filled on a first come
>first served basis, so those planning on taking a training class
>should not delay returning their forms to the ACB office.
>
>Individuals wishing to use a computer during one of the open lab
>sessions may do so on a drop-in basis during scheduled open lab
>hours. There is a $10.00 lab fee. VIDPI members may attend the
>open lab sessions at no charge.
>
>
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