[Fopbc] Fw: Postsecondary education - Preparing for postsecondary school ...

Fri Jul 31 02:58:39 UTC 2009

Sherri - It's great to see you on the list! Thanks so much for sharing!  
This is great info for parents - hopefully some of them will be able to  
participate in the webinars. The timing for them is perfect for Eric and I to  
participate together. 

Thanks again!

Lenora

In a message dated 7/30/2009 7:56:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
flmom2006 at gmail.com writes:

I've finally changed my address and joined the  FOPBC e-mail list. Here's 
an item that may be of interest.

Sherri Brun
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From: _HumanWare_ (mailto:jean-philippe.dionne at humanware.com)  
To: _Sherri Brun_ (mailto:flmom2006 at gmail.com)  
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 5:27 PM
Subject: Postsecondary education - Preparing for postsecondary  school in 
the fall?

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Postsecondary  education
Preparing  for postsecondary school in the fall? What do I need to know 
about  becoming a Bookshare member to access content?

A  step to ensure a smooth transition to postsecondary studies
(a  large print text only version is available at: 
_http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/newsletter/50-t.htm_ 
(http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/newsletter/50-t.htm) )   
HumanWare  is pleased to announce a focused presentation on transitioning 
to  postsecondary studies. We'll be looking at transitioning from high  
school to postsecondary studies. This will also be of interest to  people 
currently enrolled in postsecondary studies. This webinar  will be presented by 
Brenda McBride, Product Manager for the  ClassMate Reader in conjunction with 
Cherie Miller from Bookshare.  We will also take a look at what individuals 
will need in order to  access services from Bookshare while pursuing 
postsecondary  studies.   
Tuesday  August 4, 2009 
23:00 (UTC) Coordinated Universal  Time
    *   1  p.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time  
    *   2  p.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time  
    *   3  p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time  
    *   4  p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time 
Location:  Webinar through the HumanWare weblink.    
_Register  online now_ 
(http://hcamarketing.cmail4.com/t/y/l/kjyhti/jtlliyhdy/j)   
All  participants go to: _http://www.tcconference.com/humanware_ 
(http://hcamarketing.cmail4.com/t/y/l/kjyhti/jtlliyhdy/t)    
(Note:  if you are a first time user, you will need to select the"  
Download" button prior to entering the session. This will take a  few minutes. Once 
done, select "Enter the room". Follow the  instructions, no password 
required).  
Topics  discussed will include: 
    *   How  do I become a member of Bookshare after leaving high school?  
    *   If  I'm already a postsecondary student, what do I need to have in  
place to access Bookshare services?  
    *   As  a person with a disability, why would I want to have a 
Bookshare  membership?  
    *   What  documentation do I need to have in place to become a member?  
    *   Is  there a form to fill out? Where can I find it?  
    *   What  is the best way to search for available textbooks in my area 
of  study?  
    *   What  questions do I need to ask the disability resource office to  
receive alternative format textbooks?  
    *   What  kind of Alternative formats are out there?  
    *   What  options are out there to read Bookshare material?  
    *   Is  there software available to read Bookshare files?  
    *   Questions  and Answers 

____________________________________
Future  presentation:
Transitioning  to Postsecondary – learn how disability-related legislation  
impacts your rights and the responsibilities of post-secondary  
institutions. Also, learn about resources you can access for a  seamless transition. 
Guest  speaker: Nina Ghiselli, PsyD 
Thursday August 20,  2009
19:00 (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time  
    *   12  p.m. to1 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time  
    *   1  p.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time  
    *   2  p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time  
    *   3  p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time 
Webinar  Presentation
Discussion will include information on legislation  and services that are 
provided by the Disability Resource Office.  Take a closer look at how to 
access textbooks and resources in an  accessible format. Answering questions 
regarding what colleges can  do to help ensure smooth transition?  
If  you have any questions, please forward them to 
_Brenda.mcbride at humanware.com_ (mailto:Brenda.mcbride at humanware.com)   before August 17, 2009.   
____________________________________

About  Bookshare Bookshare  
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CA-based nonprofit technology development  organization. Bookshare offers people 
with print disabilities over  46000 titles of which over 6,800 have 
international permissions  and are available in accessible formats including 
Braille, large  print and synthetic speech. People with print disabilities include 
 readers who are blind or have low vision, have learning  disabilities or a 
mobility impairment that prevents them from  reading a traditional printed 
book.  
A  seven point digital management plan including encryption,  watermarking, 
and fingerprinting ensure that the copyrighted books  are available only to 
qualified members and stays within the  community.  
Global  permissions have been obtained from several publishers including  
O'Reilly Media, Scholastic and Baen books, Harper Collins, Shared  Books, F+ 
W Media and many more.  
About  HumanWare  
HumanWare  is the global leader in assistive technologies for the print  
disabled. HumanWare provides products to people who are blind or  have low 
vision, and individuals with learning disabilities.  HumanWare offers a 
collection of innovative products, including  BrailleNote, the leading productivity 
device for the blind in  education, business, and for personal use; the 
Victor Reader  product line, the world's leading digital audiobook players;  
myReader2, HumanWare's unique "auto-reader" for people with low  vision; and 
the ClassMate Reader, the only portable book player to  offer synchronized 
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