[Fopbc] Fw: Postsecondary education - Preparing forpostsecondary school ...

Fri Jul 31 06:23:47 UTC 2009

Not a problem and I am glad to be part of the list. FOPBC is great.
Sherri
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  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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    To: Sherri Brun 
    Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 5:27 PM
    Subject: Postsecondary education - Preparing for postsecondary school in the fall?

             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) 

                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

                  a.. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time 
                  b.. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time 
                  c.. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time 
                  d.. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time 
                Location: Webinar through the HumanWare weblink. 

                Register online now 

                All participants go to: http://www.tcconference.com/humanware 

                (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:

                  a.. How do I become a member of Bookshare after leaving high school? 
                  b.. If I'm already a postsecondary student, what do I need to have in place to access Bookshare services? 
                  c.. As a person with a disability, why would I want to have a Bookshare membership? 
                  d.. What documentation do I need to have in place to become a member? 
                  e.. Is there a form to fill out? Where can I find it? 
                  f.. What is the best way to search for available textbooks in my area of study? 
                  g.. What questions do I need to ask the disability resource office to receive alternative format textbooks? 
                  h.. What kind of Alternative formats are out there? 
                  i.. What options are out there to read Bookshare material? 
                  j.. Is there software available to read Bookshare files? 
                  k.. Questions and Answers 

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                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 

                  a.. 12 p.m. to1 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time 
                  b.. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time 
                  c.. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time 
                  d.. 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 before August 17, 2009. 

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                About Bookshare Bookshare 

                Bookshare http://www.bookshare.org/ is operated by Benetech http://www.benetech.org/ a Palo Alto, 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 text and audio for individuals. 

                ©2007 HumanWare. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. 

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