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<DIV id=wmQuoteWrapper>Tuesday, May 17, 2011<BR>From: "Sigman, Brian" <<a href="http://Brian.Sigman@ct.gov>">Brian.Sigman@ct.gov></a>;<BR>Date: Mon, May 16, 2011 8:55 am<BR>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT color=blue size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">I am sending this reminder regarding the CRIS/BESB virtual public forum that will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4:00. If you wish to participate through the toll free teleconference option, please call Lauren Caye at (860) 602-4100. Information regarding the forum is immediately below:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">The new initiative invites CRIS listeners, <st1:PersonName w:st="on">BESB</st1:PersonName> clients and community partners to participate in the virtual meeting from the convenience of their living rooms or offices. The forum will focus on topics of interest to people who are blind or disabled and how they can access information and news. Pre-registration is required of participants, who may call in or e-mail comments or questions during the program.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">An informational program about the variety of adaptive technologies available for people who are blind or disabled will be included in the program, which will feature a number of guests. They include:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=5 face=Symbol><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<FONT size=1 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></B>William H. Austin, chairman of the CRIS Board of Directors, who will discuss the importance and benefits of registering for the E-911 and Reverse 911 Emergency Alert Systems; <o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=5 face=Symbol><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<FONT size=1 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></B>Gary Allen, Vice President of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut, who will discuss the National Federation of the Blind’s Newsline, that provides easy access to hundreds of newspapers and publications through your telephone; <o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=5 face=Symbol><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<FONT size=1 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></B>Carol Taylor, director of the Connecticut Library for the Blind and Print Handicapped, who will discuss the availability of thousands of literary works that can be easily accessed with adapted audio players; <o:p></o:p></div>
<div style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=5 face=Symbol><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<FONT size=1 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></B>Diane Weaver Dunne, executive director of CRIS Radio, who will provide information on the many programs that CRIS offers to listeners over the radio, Internet, and cable television. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in" class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Brian Sigman, acting executive director of <st1:PersonName w:st="on">BESB</st1:PersonName>, will serve as moderator of the forum, which includes time for questions and answers.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in" class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">To register for the call-in option, please contact Lauren Caye at <st1:PersonName w:st="on">BESB</st1:PersonName> at (860) 602-4100 or by e-mail at <a href="http://Lauren.caye@ct.gov">Lauren.caye@ct.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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