[il-talk] Fw: Spectrios workshops

[Robert Gardner]

FYI


-----Original Message----- 
From: Zenner, Lori
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 10:20 AM Subject: Spectrios workshops

TO: DRS providers, advocates, staff, etc.

Leah Gerlach of Spectrios Institute for Low Vision at Deicke House asked us 
to share this with our contacts - it is open to customers and employees. 
See attached; text is below.  thanks

Leah Gerlach, M.S.
Rehabilitation Counselor and Assistive Technology Specialist
Signature LOGO SILV
Spectrios Institute for Low Vision
at Deicke House
219 East Cole Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187
P: 1-630-690-7115
F: 1-630-690-9037
www.spectrios.org <http://www.spectrios.org/>

Spectrios Institute for Low Vision, in conjunction with the Illinois 
Department of Rehabilitation Service (DHS), are delighted to announce their 
2014-2015 series of workshops to be held at Spectrios Institute.

This is an outstanding series of FREE workshops which are designed to help 
with employment, prepare you for college and transition, and keep you up to 
date on the latest technology.

Please call Spectrios Institute at 630-690-7115 ext. 122, to register for 
the workshop(s) you would like to attend. Remember space is limited so call 
early to reserve a seat.

ALL these workshops will be held at:
Spectrios Institute for Low Vision, 219 E. Cole Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187

Date & Time/Topic
Thursday, November 6, 2014, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm - The A's Have It! A 
comparison of Apple and Android technology: Understanding the operating 
systems accessibility and adjusting Apps.

Thursday, November 20, 2014, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Getting the Job: 
Networking and job searching, the interview process, and disability 
disclosure.

Thursday, December 4, 2014, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Economic Accessibility 
adjustments and software - What is Out There? Windows 8, the Apple operating 
system, Zoomtext Express and NVDA (Non-visual Display Access)

Thursday, March 12, 2015, 12:30 - 4:00 pm - SSI and SSDI - What is it? Why 
do I need to know about it? How does it work? How will it impact my ability 
to work? Come meet experts in this field.

Thursday, March 26, 2015, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Reasonable Accommodation: 
Just what does it mean? What can I expect from an employer? When do I bring 
up my needs to an employer?

Especially for Teens and young adults - ALL these workshops will be held at: 
Spectrios Institute for Low Vision, 219 E. Cole Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187

Date & Time/Topics
March 21, 2015, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm - Living Independently: Daily living 
skills, budgeting - money and time, new responsibilities and SSDI - What I 
need to know. This session will also include and visit to our technology 
department, (If you have an iPad, please bring it with).

April 11, 2015. 9:30 am - 1:00 pm - How to Join the Workforce in the 21st 
Century! Getting the job, Networking and job searching, the interview 
process / preparation, and disability disclosure. This session will also 
include and visit to our technology department, (If you have an iPad, please 
bring it with).

Watch for additional information on two full day mini-conferences! A 
separate flyer will be coming out soon! Check out our website: 
www.spectrios.org for updated information!
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