[Md-sligo] FW: JAWS for Windows 16 Pre-Launch Demonstration, DC Public Library

[Brown, Debbie]

From: Timony, James (DCPL) [mailto:James.Timony at dc.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2014 11:56 AM
To: Timony, James (DCPL)
Subject: JAWS for Windows 16 Pre-Launch Demonstration, DC Public Library

JAWS for Windows 16 Pre-Launch Demonstration, DC Public 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 More information about our programs and services is available here: http://dclibrary.org/services/lbph or call 202-727-2142. 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.

Registration link at the bottom of this email.

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.
When:  October 22nd 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
                901 G Street, NW
                Washington, DC 20001
Register: https://www.research.net/s/JAWS16_for_Windows_Pre-Launch_Registration



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

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