[GreaterPhilly] Fwd: Upcoming Event: Learn About Accessible Technology in the Workplace

[DENICE BROWN]

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> From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
> Date: October 21, 2021 at 9:30:24 AM EDT
> To: Denice Brown <dbrown8827 at aol.com>
> Subject: Upcoming Event: Learn About Accessible Technology in the Workplace
> Reply-To: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
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> Employers and Employees: Attend this Boutique and Panel Discussion on Accessible Technology in the Workplace
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> On Tuesday, October 26 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern, the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility is hosting an accessibility boutique on technologies blind and low-vision professionals regularly use in the workplace. Blind job applicants are equipped with the additional skills necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities.
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> Technologies include:
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> Screen access software
> Refreshable Braille
> Voice dictation / OCR
> Dual-channel headsets
> Video magnification
> Additionally, this event features a panel discussion on blind and low-vision employment. The panelists include representatives from a large retail company and from experts within the NFB Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility. They will address fears and concerns in hiring blind candidates and questions blind individuals may have about seeking employment. Register now!
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> About Accessibility Boutiques
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> Accessibility boutiques are workshops presented by our access technology experts of our Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility that provide introductions to accessibility best practices and the latest trends in access tech. These events are offered by the National Federation of the Blind at no cost to Maryland citizens with support from the state of Maryland through the Nonvisual Accessibility Initiative grant administered by the Maryland Department of Disabilities. Learn more about our upcoming events.
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