[Md-sligo] Fw: Adaptive Technology Events, Spring, 2015

Wed Dec 24 04:02:36 UTC 2014

well I wouldn't mind teaching you jaws Larry. If you have jaws 
14, we could tandem and if you have skype, then I could 
effectively teach you, with out either of u arranging for 
transportation. I don't know if that's something you'd like but 
the offer's out there.

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Hi all:
I live in Gaithersburg and wanted to get some training in JAWS. 
Is this the best option or are other options available? Thanks 
for your advice.

Larry Hall

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Please share this information with all!

From: Timony, James (DCPL) [mailto:James.Timony at dc.gov]
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2014 9:44 AM
To: Timony, James (DCPL)
Subject: Adaptive Technology Events, Spring, 2015

Adaptive Technology Events

DC Public Library

Spring, 2015

All events will be held in room 215, Center for Accessibility, at 
the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library unless otherwise 
noted.

Please let us know at least 7 days in advance if you require 
American sign language interpretation or other accommodation.

The DC Public Library Accommodation Statement is here: 
http://www.dclibrary..org/node/2095

More information about our programs and services is available 
here: http://dclibrary.org/services/lbph

Adaptive Technology events and trainings for Spring 2015 will 
include JAWS training, Tech Talk Tuesdays, Friday Lunch and 
Learn, and a Job Club series of Saturday Technology Training 
Sessions.  Details and times for these events and trainings are 
listed below.

Keyboard and JAWS training will be held on Wednesdays and 
Thursdays at three levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced, 
from 10am to 11:15am, 11:30am to 12:45pm, and 2:00pm to 3:15pm 
respectively.  The beginner class focuses on the keyboard, the 
intermediate focuses on internet and word processing and the 
advanced class focus is determined by the students.  Classes 
start on January 14 and go for a 10 session curriculum and then 
start again on May 6th.  Call 202-727-2142 to sign up. There is a 
waiting list. All JAWS learners are welcome to visit the Adaptive 
Technology Workstation Lab Monday through Saturday at regular 
hours and use Typeability, the automatic typing tutorial that 
works with JAWS.

Every Friday from 12noon to 1pm, the Brown Bag Lunch and Learn in 
room 215 is an opportunity for all library customers interested 
in adaptive technology to socialize and share information on 
adaptive technologies, strategies and resources.  Bring your own 
lunch.  There will be no presentations. The meeting is open to 
everyone. 

Tech Talk Tuesdays will happen every Tuesday evening from 6:30pm 
to 8:30pm and will include the following recurring topics: 1st 
Tuesdays: iOs and Android discussion and volunteer help 
sessions.  2nd Tuesday: Professional-level, employment-related 
meetup, 3rd Tuesday: Maker Meetup - discussion of accessibility 
and the MLK library's new makerspaces, 4th Tuesday: Game Night 
including accessible chess, Uno, Bingo and other board and card 
games. 

Saturday Technology Training Sessions (STTS) happen on the first 
and third Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm with a couple of exceptions 
for holidays.  These events feature discussion of Adaptive 
Technology issues and demos by participants. 

The Spring 2015 series of STTS will be a Job Club that may be 
especially helpful to job seekers with disabilities, occurring in 
two 6-week sessions, from January 17 to April 4th and then again 
from April 18th to July 18th. The Job Club will be an opportunity 
for job seekers to support each other, network, and work towards 
employment, as well as learn about business incubation 
opportunities. The structure will include presentations, group 
discussion and breakout sessions.  Each meeting will start with a 
presentation and group discussion on a pre-selected topic, listed 
below.  After group discussion there will be time for individual 
work in our Adaptive Workstation Lab, with one-on-one help as 
much as is possible, and facilitated break-out groups. 

The Job Club topics will be as follows:

Jan 17th - Adaptive and Social Technologies

Feb 7th - What are my skills?  What do I like to do?

Feb 21st - Marketing strategies (Business Cards, Resume, Elevator 
pitch)

March 7th - Job searching - Agencies, Online, Cold Calls

March 21st - Interviews - Dress for success, mock interviews

April 4th - Make decisions, negotiate salary, continue the search

Second Session

April 18th - Adaptive and Social Technologies

May 2nd - What are my skills?  What do I like to do?

May 16th - Marketing strategies (Business Cards, Resume, Elevator 
pitch)

June 6th - Job searching - Agencies, Online, Cold Calls

June 20th - Interviews - Dress for success, mock interviews

July 18th - Make decisions, negotiate salary, continue the search

Have a great holiday season,

Patrick

James Patrick Timony

Librarian, Adaptive Technology

DC Public Library

202-727-1335

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