[Md-sligo] FW: October Adaptive Technology Events at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

[Brown, Debbie]

From: Timony, James (DCPL) [mailto:James.Timony at dc.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2014 4:03 PM
To: Timony, James (DCPL)
Subject: October Adaptive Technology Events at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

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 . The MLK library is located at 901 G Street NW, between the Gallery Place and Metro Center subway stops. The closest exit is the 9th street exit of Gallery Place. There is no public parking at the library.

Tuesday, October 7 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 PM - Tech Talk Tuesday iOs accessibility discussion and training
Thursday, October 9 - 10:00 AM-3:00 PM - 2014 Mayor's Annual Disability Awareness Expo
CANCELED Saturday, October 11, 10 am - 5:30 pm - AccessibilityCampDC - CANCELED
Tuesday, October 14, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm - Professional-Level, Employment-Related meetup
Saturday, October 18, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - iPhone and other Mobile Accessibility Discussion
Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Tinker Tuesday Accessibility Maker Meetup
Wednesday, October 22, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm JAWS for Windows 16 Pre-Launch Demonstration, DC Public Library
Friday, October 24 - Saturday, October 25, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 6th Annual Moving Forward Together Secondary Transition Community Forum
Tuesday, October 28, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm - Game Night

A Lunch and Learn, brown bag information exchange will be held every Friday from 12noon to 1pm in the Learning Lab.  Participants of the classes and practice sessions and friends are welcome to attend.  Bring your own lunch, socialize and discuss issues related to adaptive technology and accessibility.

More information about our programs and services is available here: http://dclibrary.org/services/lbph or call 202-727-2142.
Details on some events are below:

2014 Mayor's Annual Disability Awareness Expo on Thursday, October 9.
This FREE event is for all the DC residents with and without a disability to share information and valuable resources, build new relationships, and participate in fun, empowering activities!
The 2014 Mayor's Annual Disability Awareness Exposition will feature more than 30 public agencies, private programs, and service providers. With health screenings, social inclusion opportunities, and assistive technology demonstrations, join us for a taste of every trailblazing community service.
For more information and/or reasonable accommodations, contact Kali Wasenko.
Office of Disability Rights
202-724-5055
www.odr.dc.gov<http://www.odr.dc.gov>
Register now: www.DisabilityAwarenessExpo.eventbrite.com<http://www.DisabilityAwarenessExpo.eventbrite.com>

AccessibilityCampDC - CANCELED.  This accessibility unconference would have been held on October 11th all day at the library.

The Saturday, October 18 - 1pm - 4pm, Saturday Technology Training Session will be a mobile accessibility Update and Accessible App demo and discussion. Expert level users will be on hand to demonstrate and discuss mobile device accessibility including Apple's iOs operating system and Google's Andriod operating system.  iOs 8 and iPhone 6 will be one of the topics of discussion.

DC Public Library Foundation and DC Tech Meetup are proud to present a panel discussion
Meet the Makers: MakerPlaces and Libraries
Join us at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for an open discussion about Makerspaces and what is happening both locally and nationally within the maker movement.
The Maker Movement is revolutionizing how we think about innovation - in Makerspaces around the country, people are using advanced tools and technology to harness their creative energy and design the next great invention. And libraries are playing a vital role; many libraries have developed their own Makerspaces, providing tools and technology services including: 3D printers, 3D scanners, laser cutters, and digital advancement classes at little or no cost to their patrons.
How is this movement shaping the next generation of American inventors, and how is this new accessibility going to shape our economic future? And what impact are these changes having here in D.C.?
Find out by joining our discussion with panelists:
Mark Hatch, CEO of TechShop and Author of The Maker Movement Manifesto;
Phyllis Klein, Co-Founder of D.C.'s FabLab;
Nick Kerelchuk, Manager of DCPL's Digital Commons;
and moderator John Rennie, Editorial Director of Science for McGraw-Hill Education and winner of the Carl Sagan Award for Public Understanding of Science for this broad-ranging discussion.
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-makers-makerplaces-and-libraries-tickets-13215476847

JAWS for Windows 16 Pre-Launch Demonstration, Wednesday, October 22.
Freedom Scientific will be providing an opportunity for customers to learn about the new features in JAWS(r) 16 on Wednesday October 22nd at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.  This will be the first public showing, days before the official launch. The event will be hosted by the Adaptive Services Department with demonstrations by Eric Damery, Vice President of Software and Glen Gordon, Chief Technology Officer, who have been bringing us JAWS for Windows for the past 20 years.
New features covered
*             Enhanced Convenient OCR, for full PDF documents
*             JAWS Command Search, built in search engine for keystrokes and features
*             Semi Auto Forms Mode, to improve the user experience in Web Applications
*             Improved Office 2013 support
*             Direct support of Math ML in Internet Explorer
*             Home Edition Licensing
Door Prizes
All who attend will be entered in the drawing to win a Focus 14 Portable Braille Display or a JAWS Training Bundle with DAISY Player.  Both products will be given away during the event.
Who should attend?
*             Users of JAWS for Windows
*             Parents of blind children
*             Teachers
Bring your questions for the experts, and enjoy an evening with the head of Product Management and CTO.
Register: https://www.research.net/s/JAWS16_for_Windows_Pre-Launch_Registration

6th Annual Moving Forward Together Secondary Transition Community Forum, Friday, October 24 - Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Youth and young adults with disabilities, parents/caregivers, educators, professionals, and community members are invited to participate.
*             Youth Panel
*             Youth Leadership Program
*             Exhibits
*             Workshops
*             Networking & Community Building
Click here to register for the Saturday Community Forum!
http://www.dctransition.org/events/event.cfm?eventID=620
Are you a member of a community organization dedicated to supporting youth with disabilities as they transition into employment, post-secondary education, or independence? If so, we are pleased to invite you to exhibit at the 6th Annual Moving Forward Together Secondary Transition Fair & Community Forum on October 24-25, 2014.
For more information or questions, contact:
Sarah Grime
SchoolTalk
(202) 907-6887
sarah.grime at schooltalkdc.org<mailto:sarah.grime at schooltalkdc.org>




James Patrick Timony
Librarian, Adaptive Technology
DC Public Library
202-727-1335

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